Battery Removal - Polaris Hawkeye 2x4 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Battery

Battery Removal

1. Place the transmission in
gear.
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Open the front cover.
4. Remove the hold-down strap
holding the battery in position.
5. On conventional batteries,
remove the battery vent tube.
6. Disconnect the black
(negative) battery cable first.
7. Disconnect the red (positive)
battery cable next.
8. Lift the battery out of the ATV.
Be careful not to tip a
conventional battery sideways, which could spill electrolyte.
CAUTION
If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
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