Electrical Maintenance; Battery Maintenance; Battery Removal - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Keep battery terminals and connections free of
corrosion. If cleaning is necessary, remove the corrosion
with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well
with tap water and dry off with clean shop towels. Coat
the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Batteries,
battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, and other chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING.
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric
acid. Serious burns can result from contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame,
cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging or using
in an enclosed space. Always shield eyes when
working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
NOTICE
Batteries must be fully charged before use or battery
life will be reduced by 10-30% of full potential. Charge
battery according to "Battery Charging Procedure"
page . Do not use the vehicle's stator/alternator to
charge a new battery.
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WARNING
WARNING

BATTERY REMOVAL

1. Remove the driver's seat to access the battery
2. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable.
To reduce the chance of sparks: Whenever removing
the battery, disconnect the black (negative) cable first.
When reinstalling the battery, install the black (negative)
cable last.
3. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable.
4. Remove the battery hold-down bracket
battery out of the vehicle.
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