Battery Maintenance - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

Battery Maintenance

Complete battery servicing
conventional and sealed batteries can be found in
Chapter 10 of this manual.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds and
other chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric
acid. Serious burns can result from contact 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
a 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.
NOTE: Expected battery 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.
New Batteries: Batteries must be fully charged
before use or battery life will be reduced by 10-30%
of full potential. Charge battery for 3-5 hours at a
current equivalent of 1/10 of the battery's rated amp/
hour capacity. Do not use the alternator to charge a
new battery. (Refer to battery video PN 9917987).
(Conventional Battery Only) Inspect the battery fluid
level. When the electrolyte nears the lower level, remove
the battery and add distilled water only to the upper level
line.
information for both
To Remove the Battery:
1. Disconnect holder strap and remove cover.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first,
the battery, disconnect the negative (black) cable first.
When reinstalling the battery, install the negative cable
3. Disconnect the vent hose.
4. Remove the battery.
5. (Conventional Battery Only) Remove the filler caps
6. Fully recharge the battery.
7. Reinstall battery caps (Conventional Battery Only).
8. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire
9. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable
10. Reattach vent hose making sure it is properly routed
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MAINTENANCE
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.
WARNING
To reduce the chance of sparks: Whenever removing
last.
and add distilled water only as needed to bring each
cell to the proper level. Do not overfill the battery.
NOTE: Use only distilled water. Tap water
contains minerals which are harmful to a battery.
Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water to
enter a battery, as it will shorten the life of the
battery.
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.
first and then the negative (-) (black) cable.
and not kinked or pinched.
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