Battery; Battery Charging - Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY

Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric acid. Serious burns can
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. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away.
Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. Always shield eyes
when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Your vehicle has a low-maintenance flooded battery. It does not require refilling.
Always keep battery terminals and connections free of corrosion. If cleaning is
necessary, remove the corrosion with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of
one tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well with tap water and
dry off with clean shop towels. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly. Be careful not to allow cleaning solution or tap water into a
conventional battery.
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an
explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery,
always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the
battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last.

BATTERY CHARGING

An overheated battery may explode, causing severe injury or death. Always
watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if the battery becomes very
warm to the touch. Allow it to cool before resuming charging.
The battery is already filled with electrolyte. Never pry off the vent caps or fill the
battery with water or electrolyte.
The single most important thing about maintaining a battery is to keep it fully
charged. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully
charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher. If the voltage falls below 12.5V,
charge it immediately, or the battery runs the risk of sulfation and reduced
battery life.
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result from contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
External: Flush with water.
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