Battery Off Season Storage; Battery Charging (Maintenance Free); Spark Plug Service - Polaris RANGER RZR 170 Service Manual

Battery Off Season 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.
NOTE: Battery charge can be maintained by using a
Polaris battery tender charger or by charging about
once a month to make up for normal self-discharge.
Battery tenders can be left connected during the
storage period, and will automatically charge the
battery if the voltage drops below a pre-determined
point.

Battery Charging (Maintenance Free)

The sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte and has
been sealed at the factory. Never pry the sealing strip off
or add any type of fluid to this battery.
The single most important thing about maintaining a
sealed battery is to keep it fully charged. Since the battery
is sealed and the sealing strip cannot be removed, you
must use a voltmeter or multimeter to measure the DC
voltage at the battery terminals.
1. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or
multimeter. The battery voltage should read 12.8
VDC or higher.
2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, charge the battery
at 1.2 amps or less until battery voltage is 12.8 VDC
or greater.
NOTE: When using an automatic charger, refer to
the charger manufacturer's instructions for battery
charging directions. When using a constant current
charger, follow the guidelines in the following table:
State of
Voltage
Charge
12.8 - 13.0
100%
VDC
75% - 12.5 - 12.8
100% VDC
12.0 - 12.5
50% - 75%
VDC
Charge
Action
Time
None, check
None
again in 3
Required
months
May need
slight charge,
3 - 6 hrs
check again in
3 months
Needs Charge 5 - 11 hrs
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State of
Voltage
Charge
11.5 - 12.0
25% - 50%
VDC
11.5 VDC or
0% - 25%
less

Spark Plug Service

1. Clean plug area so no dirt or debris can fall into the
cylinder when the plug is removed.
WARNING
A hot exhaust system and engine can cause serious
burns. Allow engine to cool or wear protective
gloves when removing the spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug cap.
3. Remove spark plug.
4. Inspect electrodes for wear or carbon buildup. Look
for a sharp outer edge on the electrode, with no
rounding or erosion.
MAINTENANCE
Charge
Action
Time
At least 13
hrs, verify
Needs Charge
state of
charge
Needs Charge 20 hrs
Inspect electrode for
wear or buildup
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