Conventional Battery Installation; Conventional Battery Testing; Conventional Battery Ocv - Open Circuit Voltage Test - Polaris 2014 Sportsman 570 EF Service Manual

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1. Disconnect holder strap and remove covers.
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.
4. Remove the filler caps and add distilled water only as
needed to bring each cell to the proper level. Do not
overfill the battery.
NOTE: Refill using only distilled water. Tap water
contains minerals which are harmful to a battery.
Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water
inside the battery. Battery life may be reduced.
5. Reinstall the battery caps.

Conventional Battery Installation

1. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire
brush. Corrosion can be removed using a solution of
one cup water and one tablespoon baking soda.
Rinse well with clean water and dry thoroughly.
2. Route the cables correctly.
3. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable
first and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat
terminals and bolt threads with Nyogel® Grease (PN
2871329).
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4. Install clear battery vent tube from vehicle to battery
vent. ( if equipped).
WARNING
Vent tube must be free from obstructions and kinks and
securely installed. If not, battery gases could
accumulate and cause an explosion. The vent tube
should be routed away from frame and body to prevent
contact with Route the cables correctly.
5. Reinstall the holder strap.

Conventional Battery Testing

Whenever a service complaint is related to either the
starting or charging systems, the battery should be
checked first.
Following are three tests which can easily be made on a
battery to determine its condition: OCV Test, Specific
Gravity Test and Load Test.
Conventional Battery OCV - Open Circuit
Voltage Test
Battery voltage should be checked with a digital
multitester. Readings of 12.6 volts or less require further
battery testing and charging. See charts and Load Test
below.
NOTE: Lead-acid batteries should be kept at or near
a full charge as possible. Electrolyte level should be
kept between the low and full marks. If the battery is
stored or used in a partially charged condition, or
with low electrolyte levels, hard crystal sulfation will
form on the plates, reducing the efficiency and
service life of the battery.