Polaris Sportsman Forest 500 Series Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 114

MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully.
1. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully
charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher.
2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery at 1.2 amps
or less until battery voltage is 12.8 or greater.
3. When using an automatic charger, refer to the charger manufac-
turer's instructions for recharging. When using a constant current
charger, use the following guidelines for recharging.
An overheated battery may explode, causing severe injury or death. Always
watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if the battery becomes very warm
to the touch. Allow it to cool before resuming charging.
Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the end of
charging.
State of
Charge
100%
75%-100%
50%-75%
25%-50%
0%-25%
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Voltage
12.8-13.0 volts
12.5-12.8 volts
12.0-12.5 volts
11.5-12.0 volts
11.5 volts or less
Action
None, check at 3
mos. from date of
manufacture
May need slight
charge, if no
charge given,
check in 3 months
Needs charge
Needs charge
Needs charge with
desulfating charger
Charge Time
(Using constant current
charger @ standard amps
specified on top of battery)
None required
3-6 hours
5-11 hours
At least 13 hours,
verify state of charge
At least 20 hours