Polaris SCRAMBLER XP 1000 S 2020 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 120

MAINTENANCE
TESTING
• If the test fails, fully charge the battery.
• If the battery is too low to accept a charge, see the AGM Battery Charging -
Deeply Discharged (Below 3 Volts) procedure in the Service Manual.
• Proper load testing of the battery requires special equipment and can be
performed by your dealer.
LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY BEST PRACTICES
Some Polaris ORV models include either a Lead Acid or Absorbed Glass Mat
(AGM) Low Maintenance battery. See the Service Manual for procedures on
how to charge, maintain, and test a Lead Acid or AGM Low Maintenance battery.
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.
LEAD ACID LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
CHARGING
• The battery must be fully charged before use or battery life will be significantly
reduced by 10-30% of the battery's full potential.
• Nominal voltage is 12.6 to 12.8 Volts when fully charged. If the voltage falls
below 12.5V, charge it immediately, or the battery service life and vehicle
performance may be affected.
• Polaris recommends using a BatteryMINDer® 12V 1.5 AMP Convertible (PN
2830511) charger (or a similar charger), which can be ordered through your
normal parts channel.
• Charge the battery with a charging output no larger than 10% of the battery's
amp-hour rating.
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.
• 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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