Electrical And Ignition System; Battery Maintenance; Battery Charging / Off Season Storage; Battery Removal - Polaris RANGER XP 900 2013 Manual

ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION SYSTEM

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Keep battery terminals and connections free of
corrosion. If cleaning is necessary, remove the corrosion
with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well
with tap water and dry off with clean shop towels. Coat
the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Batteries,
battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, and other chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric
acid. Serious burns can result from contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame,
cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging or using
in an enclosed space. Always shield eyes when
working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
NOTE
Batteries must be fully charged before use or battery
life will be reduced by 10-30% of full potential. Charge
battery according to "Charging Procedure" provided in
Chapter 10. Do not use the vehicle's stator/alternator to
charge a new battery.
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BATTERY CHARGING / OFF SEASON
STORAGE
Refer to Chapter 10 "Electrical" for charging and off
season storage procedures.

BATTERY REMOVAL

1. Remove the passenger seat (right rear passenger
seat on the CREW 900) and storage container to
access the battery (A).
2. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable (B).
3. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable (C).
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of sparks, disconnect the black
(negative) cable first. When reinstalling the battery,
connect the black (negative) cable last.
4. Remove the fastener (D) retaining the battery hold-
down strap and lift the battery out of the vehicle.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

NOTE
Using a new battery that has not been fully charged can
damage the battery and result in a shorter life. It can
also hinder vehicle performance. Follow the battery
charging procedure in Chapter 10 "Electrical" before
installing the battery.
1. Ensure the battery is fully charged.
2. Place the battery (A) in the vehicle. Install the hold-
down strap and retaining fastener (D).
3. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
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