Battery Storage - Polaris Sportsman 500 HO International Owner's Manual

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Battery

Battery 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.
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 Tender can be left connected during the storage
period, and will automatically charge the battery if the voltage drops
below a pre-determined point. See page 116 for the part numbers of
Polaris products.
Battery Fluid (Conventional Battery)
Check the battery fluid level
Lower
Upper
often. Maintain the fluid level
Mark
Mark
between the upper and lower
level marks.
Add only distilled water. Tap
water contains minerals that are
harmful to a battery.
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