Low Maintenance Battery Inspection / Removal; Low Maintenance Battery Installation; Low Maintenance Battery - Ocv- Open Circuit Voltage Test - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

Low Maintenance Battery Inspection /
Removal
The battery is located on the rear, left-side of the frame.
1. Remove the seat and Disconnect holder strap.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first,
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.
CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and reinstall
the negative cable last!
3. Remove the battery.

Low Maintenance 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).
4. Reinstall the holder strap.
Low Maintenance Battery - OCV- Open
Circuit Voltage Test
Battery voltage should be checked with a digital
multitester. Readings of 12.8 volts or less require further
battery testing and charging. See charts and Load Test.
NOTE: Lead-acid batteries should be kept at or near
a full charge as possible. 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.
Use a voltmeter or multimeter to test battery voltage.
STATE OF
CHARGE
100 %
75% Charged
50%
25%
0% Charged
* Measurement at 80° F
NOTE: Subtract .01 from the specific gravity reading
at 40° F.
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ELECTRICAL
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
LOW
CONVENTIONAL
MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
BATTERY
13.0V 12.70V
12.80V 12.50V
12.50V 12.20V
12.20V 12.0V
less than 12.0V less than 11.9V
10
10.55