Battery Charging Procedure; Battery Storage - Polaris RANGER RZR 170 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL
Battery Conductance Analyzer
Conductance describes the ability of a battery to conduct
current. A conductance tester functions by sending a low
frequency AC signal through the battery and a portion of
the current response is captured, from this output a
conductance measurement is calculated. Conductance
testing is more accurate than voltage, specific gravity, or
load testing.
Authorized Polaris dealers/distributors are required to use
the conductance analyzer when testing 12V Polaris
batteries.
Polaris MDX-610P
SPX PN: PU-50296

Battery Charging Procedure

Charge the battery using a charger capable of producing
voltage 1/10th of the battery's amp/hr rating. Example:
Youth batteries have an amp/hr rating of 12 amps. Do not
exceed 1.2 amps charging voltage or damage to the
battery will result.
Fully charged, the battery should read 12.8-13.0 Volts.
After charging is completed, let the battery stand 1-2 hours
and re-test the voltage. Do not overcharge the battery!
8.16
There is no need to remove the cell cap strip or add water
for the life of the battery.
State
Charge
100%
Because of the characteristics of a sealed battery,
overcharging decreases the volume of electrolyte. The
longer the overcharge time, the greater the drop in
electrolyte, and subsequently starting power. Water
cannot be added to a sealed battery. If a sealed battery is
overcharged, it will have to self-discharge before it can be
used. Overcharging can also warp plates, making future
charging difficult. Watch charging times carefully, or use a
charger with limited charging time/current capabilities.
Polaris recommends using the Christie Multi Battery
Charger (PV-67030), available from tool provider SPX for
charging batteries. Always stop charging if the battery
becomes warm to the touch. Let it cool sufficiently before
resuming charging.

Battery Storage

Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three
months or more, remove the battery from the vehicle,
ensure that it's fully charged, and store it out of the sun in
a cool, dry place. Check battery voltage each month
during storage and recharge as needed to maintain a full
charge.
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BATTERY CHARGING CHART
V A
of
OLTAGE CTION
12.8-13.0 None
Slight
75% 12.5-12.8
Charge
50% 12.0-12.5 Charge
25% 11.5-12.0 Charge
Less
0% Charge
than 11.5
C T
HARGE IME
FULL None
Required
3-6 Hours @ 0.5 A
5-11 Hours @ 0.5 A
13+ Hours @ 0.5 A
Check Charging
20 Hours @ 0.5 A
Battery may be
dead