Conventional Battery Inspection / Removal; Conventional Battery Installation; Conventional Battery Testing - Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual

Conventional Battery Inspection / Removal

The battery is located on LH rear side of the vehicle, under
the LR fender and above the clutch cover.
Inspect the battery fluid level. When the battery fluid nears
the lower level, remove the battery and fill with distilled
water only to the upper level line. To remove the battery:
Maintain
between
upper and
lower level
marks
1. Disconnect holder strap and remove covers.
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. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the filler caps and add distilled water only as
needed to bring each cell to the proper level. Do not
overfill the battery.
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NOTE: Refill using only distilled water. Tap water
contains minerals which are harmful to a battery.
NOTE: Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water
inside the battery. Battery life may be reduced.
5. Reinstall the battery caps.

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.
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