Current Draw - Key Off; Battery Charge Test - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

17. Install the radiator shroud cover. Engage the Lock &
Ride fasteners.
18. Install the fasteners that retain the voltage regulator.
TORQUE
Regulator Fasteners:
75 in. lbs (7 Nm)
19. Reconnect the battery positive torque to specification.
TORQUE
Battery Terminals:
6 ft. lbs (8 Nm)
20. Reconnect the battery
specification.
TORQUE
Battery Terminals:
6 ft. lbs (8 Nm)
21. Verify proper operation.

CURRENT DRAW - KEY OFF

ammeter with the engine running. Damage will occur to
Connect an ammeter in series with the negative battery
cable. Check for current draw with the key off. If the draw
is excessive, loads should be disconnected from the
system one by one until the draw is eliminated. Check
component wiring as well as the component for partial
shorts to ground to eliminate the draw.
negative torque to

BATTERY CHARGE TEST

disconnected with the engine running. Follow the steps
1. Verify the battery is fully charged and in good
2. With the engine running, connect the multimeter to
3. Test for Vdc with the multimeter.
4. The meter display should read approximately 14.0 -
5. If the voltage is lower than 14.0 - 14.4 Vdc, the
CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect the battery cable or
electrical components.
Current Draw - Key Off:
Maximum of .01 DCA (10 mA)
CAUTION
Do not allow the battery cables to become
below as outlined to reduce the chance of damage to
electrical components.
condition.
the positive and negative battery terminals.
14.4 Vdc at idle.
alternator should be tested.
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