Battery Maintenance - Polaris Sportsman 400 Service Manual

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

WARNING
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 immedi-
ately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, ciga-
rettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed
space. Always shield eyes when working near batteries. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
The battery is located under the left rear fender.
Inspect the battery fluid level. When the battery fluid nears
the lower level, the battery should be removed and distilled
water should be added to the upper level line. To remove
the battery:
1. Disconnect holder strap and remove cover.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first,
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.
CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery, disconnect
the negative (black) cable first and reinstall the negative
cable last!
3. Disconnect the vent hose.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the filler caps and add distilled water only as needed to bring each cell to the proper level. Do not
overfill the battery. Fully recharge after refilling.
To refill use only distilled water. Tap water contains minerals which are harmful to a battery.
Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water to enter the battery. It will shorten the life of the battery.
6. Reinstall the battery caps.
7. 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.
8. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable first and then the negative (-) (black) cable.
9. Reattach vent hose making sure it is properly routed and not kinked or pinched.
10. Coat terminals and bolt threads with Nyogelt grease.
11. Reinstall battery cover and holder strap.
NOTE: New Battery: Battery must be fully charged before use or battery life will be significantly reduced 10-30%
of batterys' full potential.
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Maintain
between upper
and lower level
marks
MAINTENANCE
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