Battery Charging; Battery Storage - Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Battery

Battery Storage

When the vehicle is placed in storage for three months or more, the
battery should be removed, stored out of the sun in a cool, dry place
and tested monthly. Before reusing, take the battery to your dealer for
testing and recharging.
Power plug leads may need to be bent down so that the battery cover
can be installed.

Battery Charging

The following battery charging instructions apply only to the
installation of a YUASA activated, sealed battery. Read all
instructions before proceeding with the installation of this battery.
The YUASA activated, sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte
and has been sealed and fully charged at the factory. Do not ever pry
the sealing strip off or add any other fluid to this battery.
The single most important thing to maintaining a sealed battery is to
keep it fully charged. Since the battery is sealed and the sealing strip
cannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or multimeter to measure
DC voltage.
For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully.
1. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully
charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher.
2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery at 1.2
amps or less until the battery voltage is 12.8 V or greater.
NOTE: When using an automatic charger, refer to the charger
manufacturer's instructions for recharging. When using a constant
current charger, use the following guidelines for recharging.
An overheated battery could explode, causing severe injury or
death. Always watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if
the battery becomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool
before resuming charging.
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