Lead Acid Low Maintenance Battery; Lead Acid Low Maintenance Battery Charging And Testing; Lead Acid Low Maintenance Battery Maintenance - Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Service Manual

LEAD ACID LOW MAINTENANCE
BATTERY

LEAD ACID LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY

CHARGING AND TESTING
Polaris recommends using a BatteryMINDer® 1510- 1.5
AMP charger (or a similar charger), which can be ordered
through your normal parts channel.
BatteryMINDer® 1510- 1.5 AMP charger
2830404
Nominal voltage is 12.8 Volts when fully charged. If the
voltage falls below 12.5V, charge it immediately, or the
battery runs the risk of sulfation.
The battery must be fully charged before use or battery
life will be significantly reduced by 10-30% of the
battery's full potential.
To charge a Lead Acid Low Maintenance battery, do the
following:
1. Remove the battery from the vehicle to prevent
damage from leaking or spilled acid during charging
(see Battery Removal).
2. Charge the battery with a charging output no larger
than 10% of the battery's amp-hour rating. Charge as
needed to raise the specific gravity to 1.270 or
greater.
3. Install the battery (see Battery Installation).
Test the battery using the PU-50296 battery tester. If the
test fails, fully charge the battery.
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LEAD ACID LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
MAINTENANCE
Recharge the battery to its full capacity every 30 to 60
days.
If the battery is stored or used in a partially charged
condition, hard crystal sulfation will form on the plates,
reducing the efficiency and service life of the battery.
IMPORTANT
NEVER add electrolyte or distilled water to the battery.
Doing so will damage the case and shorten the life of
the battery.
Store the battery in the vehicle with the cables
disconnected, or store the battery in a cool / dry location.
Batteries will self discharge more rapidly when stored in
extreme temperatures.
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