Polaris A09BG50AA User Manual page 239

BATTERY IDENTIFICATION
NOTICE: It is important to identify what type of
battery you have installed in your ATV. Different types
of batteries require different service procedures.
Proper servicing and upkeep of your battery is very
important for maintaining long battery life.
Your ATV may have a Conventional Battery or a
Sealed Low Maintenance Battery. To identify which
type of battery your ATV has, refer to the illustration
below and follow the correct service and charging
procedures that follow in the manual.
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY
Removable
Caps
Top View
Electrolyte Level
Indicator
Side View
SEALED LOW
MAINTENANCE BATTERY
No Caps
(Non--removable
sealed top)
Top View
No Electrolyte
Level Indicator
Side View
INITIAL BATTERY ACTIVATION
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous.
sulfuric acid. Serious burns can result from con-
tact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate
when charging or using in an enclosed space.
Always shield eyes when working near batter-
ies. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
WARNING: The gases given off by a battery are
explosive. Any spark or open flame near a battery can
cause an explosion which will spray battery acid on
anyone close to it. Should battery acid spill, wash the
affected area with large quantities of cool water and
seek immediate medical attention.
NOTE: All Scrambler ATV batteries are Low
Maintenance design and construction. All Low
Maintenance batteries are fully charged and tested
at the factory before installation. Expected shelf life
is 6- -8 months depending on storage conditions.
As a general rule before placing the battery into
service, check the battery condition and charge
accordingly. Low Maintenance batteries should be
charged anytime the voltage drops below 12.5 VDC.
SEALED LOW MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
NOTE: All Low Maintenance batteries are fully
charged and tested at the factory before
installation. Expected shelf life varies on storage
conditions. As a general rule before placing the
battery into service, check the battery condition
and charge accordingly.
ELECTRICAL
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