Off Season Storage; Charging Procedure; Routine Maintenance - Polaris SCRAMBLER 50 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL

OFF SEASON STORAGE

To prevent battery damage during extended periods
of non-use, the following basic battery maintenance
items must be performed:
G
Remove the battery
machine and wash the case and
battery tray with solution of baking
soda and water. Rinse with lots of
fresh water after cleaning. NOTE:
Do not allow baking soda solution
into the battery or the acid will be
neutralized.
G Using a wire brush or knife, remove
any corrosion from the cables and
terminals.
G Charge at a rate no greater than 1/10
of the battery's amp/hr capacity until
the battery reaches 12.8--13.0 volts.
G
Store the battery either in the
machine with
disconnected, or put it on a piece of
wood and store in a cool place.
NOTE: Stored batteries lose their
charge at the rate of 1% per day.
They should be recharged to a full
charge every 30 to 60 days during a
non-use period.
stored outside during the winter
months, the electrolyte will freeze at
a higher temperature as the battery
discharges. The
indicates freezing points by specific
gravity.
Electrolyte Freezing Points
Specific Gravity
of Electrolyte
1.265
1.225
1.200
1.150
1.100
1.050
5.6
from the
the cables
If the battery is
chart below
Freezing
Point
-75° F
-35° F
-17° F
+5° F
+18° F
+27° F

Routine Maintenance

Youth ATV Batteries
Check voltage periodically using a voltmeter
G
Check voltage every 3--6 months
depending on temperature. High-
er temperatures cause faster dis-
charge and require checking
more often.
G Maintenance Free Batteries
should read 12.8--13.0v when
fully charged.
G Keep the battery free of dirt and
grime.
G Inspect the cables, clamps, and
fittings for damage or loose con-
nections.
G Clean terminals and connectors
as needed.
G Pull battery or disconnect battery
cables during storage.
G If a battery is stored, test regularly
and charge it if the voltage drops
below 12.5v.
G If the vehicle is going to be stored
for an extended time, make sure
the battery is fully charged.

CHARGING PROCEDURE

Charge the battery with a charger no larger than 1/10
of the battery's amp/hr rating. Youth ATV batteries
have an amp/hr rating of .4 volts. Do not exceed
this voltage or damage to the battery will result.
Fully charged, the battery should read 12.8- -13.0
Volts. If the battery is 12.5--12.8 volts (75% capacity),
charge battery at 0.4 Amps for 3--6 hours. If the
voltage reads 12.0--12.5 Volts (50% capacity) charge
at 0.4 Amps for 5--11 hours.
complete, let the battery stand 1--2 hours and re--test
the voltage. Do not overcharge the battery!
After charging is complete, there is no need to remove
the cell cap strip or add water for the life of the battery.
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.
After charging is
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