Low Maintenance Battery; Battery Check; Battery Inspection; Battery Removal - Polaris RANGER XP 700 4X4 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL
5. After connecting the battery cables, install the cover on the
battery and attach the hold down strap.
6. Install clear battery vent tube from vehicle to battery vent.
WARNING: Vent tube must be free from obstructions and
kinks and securely installed. If not, battery gases could
accumulate and cause an explosion. Vent should be routed
away from frame and body to prevent contact with
electrolyte. Avoid skin contact with electrolyte, as severe
burns could result. If electrolyte contacts the vehicle frame,
corrosion will occur.
7. Route cables so they are tucked away in front and behind
battery.

LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY

Battery Check

NOTE: All Low Maintenance batteries are fully
charged and tested at the factory before installation.
Expected shelf life varies upon storage conditions.
As a general rule before placing the battery into
service, check the battery condition and charge
accordingly.
1. Check the date label on the side of the battery to calculate
when to check voltage. The battery should be checked
every 3 months.
2. Check the voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully
charged battery should be 12.8 V or higher.
3. If the voltage is below 12.8 V, the battery will need to be
recharged.
Low Maintenance batteries are permanently sealed at the time of
manufacture. The use of lead-calcium and AGM technology
instead of lead-antimony allows the battery acid to be fully
absorbed. For this reason, a Low Maintenance battery case is
dark and the cell caps are not removable, since there is no need
to check electrolyte level.
10.30
NOTE: New Batteries: Batteries must be fully
charged before use or battery life will be reduced by
10-30% of full potential. Charge battery for 3-5 hours
at a current equivalent of 1/10 of the battery's rated
amp/hour capacity. Do not use the alternator to
charge a new battery. (Refer to Battery Activation
and Maintenance video PN 9917987)
NEVER attempt to add electrolyte or water to a Low
Maintenance battery. Doing so will damage the case and shorten
the life of the battery. Refer to the Battery Maintenance Video
(PN 9917987) for proper instruction on servicing Low
Maintenance batteries.
To service a Low Maintenance battery:
1. Remove battery from the vehicle.
2. Test battery with a voltage meter or load tester to determine
battery condition. This will determine the length of time
required to charge the battery to full capacity. Refer to
capacity table.
3. Charge battery using a variable rate charger.

Battery Inspection

The battery is located under the front hood.
Low Maintenance Battery
shown, but not used on
current RANGER Models

Battery Removal

1. Remove the seat and remove battery holder strap.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first, followed
by the positive (+) (red) cable.
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last!
3. Remove the battery.
CAUTION