Lead Acid Conventional Battery Maintenance; Dry Shipped Agm Battery; Dry Shipped Agm Battery Activation - Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual

BODY ELECTRICAL
Test the battery using the PU-50296 battery tester. If the
test fails, fully charge the battery.
LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL 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 to the battery once the battery
is in service.
Only add distilled water to the battery if necessary.
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.

DRY SHIPPED AGM BATTERY

DRY SHIPPED AGM BATTERY ACTIVATION

ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gloves
when activating a battery. Clean all spills immediately.
To activate a Dry Shipped AGM battery, do the following:
1. Remove the battery from the vehicle and place on a
level surface.
2. Remove the electrolyte container from the package.
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3. Remove the sealing strip on top of the battery.
IMPORTANT
Do not remove the sealing strip until ready to activate
the battery.
4. Remove the top strip of caps on the electrolyte
package.
NOTICE
Retain this strip of caps for battery sealing after it has
been filled.
DO NOT pierce or otherwise open the foil seals on the
electrolyte container or attempt to separate the
individual electrolyte containers.
5. Place the electrolyte container with the foil seals
facing down into the cell filler ports on the battery.
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