Conventional Battery Inspection / Removal - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL

Conventional Battery Inspection / Removal

Inspect the battery fluid level. When the battery fluid
nears the lower level, remove the battery and fill with
distilled water only to the upper level line. To remove the
battery:
10.50
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
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.
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CAUTION
the negative cable last!