my new 700 efi cat turns over slow.2 miles on it .took it back to the dealer and they said it was the batery.they put a new one in it but after 1 day of sitting its hesitates before it starts,,i cheched the batery and its got 12.7v after sitting all day without using it and about 14.2v when its running...any ideas?

 

I think you need to get the engine broke in. Say 500-1000miles and see if it still does it after that. You may also check you battery connections to make cure they are good, tight, and clean.

 

conections all tight.i put on a battery tender on it and now it starts every time.i do got to put some miles on this thing just not enough hrs in the day yet

 

them tenders will help the life of the battery also.

 

I'll get 6+ years on my snowmobile batteries by using (1) battery trickle charger with 2 batteries (on the bench).

My 2004, 500 AC TRV still has the original battery and it starts strong. I use a winch all the time, both for pulling and working the snow plow all winter. PLUS, I am a firm believer in charging my batteries once in a while even if they're O.K..