Low Maintenance Battery Off-Season Storage - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

Low Maintenance Battery Off-season
Storage
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.
• Remove the battery from the machine and wash
the case and battery tray with a mild solution of
baking soda and water. Rinse with lots of fresh
water after cleaning.
• Using a wire brush or knife, remove any corrosion
from the cables and terminals.
• Make sure that the electrolyte is at the proper
level.
• Charge at a rate no greater than 1/10 of the
battery's amp/hr capacity until the electrolyte's
specific gravity reaches 1.270 or greater.
• Store the battery either in the machine with the
cables disconnected, or store in a cool place.
NOTE: Stored batteries lose their charge at
the rate of 1% per day. Recharge to full
capacity every 30 to 60 days during a non-use
period. If the battery is stored during the winter
months, electrolyte will freeze at higher
temperatures as the battery discharges. The
chart below indicates freezing points by
specific gravity.
ELECTROLYTE FREEZING POINTS
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF
ELECTROLYTE
1.265
1.225
1.200
1.150
1.100
1.050
FREEZING POINT
-75° F
-35° F
-17° F
+5° F
+18° F
+27° F
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