Conventional Battery Installation; Conventional Battery Testing; Conventional Battery Ocv - Open Circuit Voltage Test; Conventional Battery Specific Gravity Test - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

Conventional Battery Installation

1. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire
brush. Corrosion can be removed using a solution of
one cup water and one tablespoon baking soda.
Rinse well with clean water and dry thoroughly.
2. Route the cables correctly.
3. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable
first and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat
terminals and bolt threads with Nyogel® Grease (PN
2871329).
4. Install clear battery vent tube from vehicle to battery
vent. ( if equipped).
WARNING
Vent tube must be free from obstructions and kinks and
securely installed. If not, battery gases could
accumulate and cause an explosion. The vent tube
should be routed away from frame and body to prevent
contact with Route the cables correctly.
5. Reinstall the holder strap.

Conventional Battery Testing

Whenever a service complaint is related to either the
starting or charging systems, the battery should be
checked first.
Following are three tests which can easily be made on a
battery to determine its condition: OCV Test, Specific
Gravity Test and Load Test.
Conventional Battery OCV - Open Circuit
Voltage Test
Battery voltage should be checked with a digital
multitester. Readings of 12.6 volts or less require further
battery testing and charging. See charts and Load Test
below.
NOTE: Lead-acid batteries should be kept at or near
a full charge as possible. Electrolyte level should be
kept between the low and full marks. If the battery is
stored or used in a partially charged condition, or
with low electrolyte levels, hard crystal sulfation will
form on the plates, reducing the efficiency and
service life of the battery.

Conventional Battery Specific Gravity Test

A tool such as a Battery Hydrometer (PN 2870836) can
be used to measure electrolyte strength or specific
gravity. As the battery goes through the charge/
discharge cycle, the electrolyte goes from a heavy (more
acidic) state at full charge to a light (more water) state
when discharged. The hydrometer can measure state of
charge and differences between cells in a multi-cell
battery. Readings of 1.270 or greater should be observed
in a fully charged battery. Differences of more than .025
between the lowest and highest cell readings indicate a
need to replace the battery.
STATE OF
CHARGE
100%
Charged
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged
STATE OF
CHARGE*
100%
Charged
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged
* Measurement at 80° F
Subtract .01 from the specific gravity reading at 40° F
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ELECTRICAL
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
CONVENTION- LOW
AL LEAD - ACID MAINTENANCE
12.60V 12.70V
12.40V 12.50V
12.10V 12.20V
11.90V 12.0V
less than 11.80V Less than 11.90V
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY
CONVENTION- LOW
AL LEAD - ACID MAINTENANCE
1.265 1.275
1.210 1.225
1.160 1.175
1.120 1.135
less than 1.100 Less than 1.115
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