Low Maintenance Battery Charging; Low Maintenance Battery Inspection / Removal; Low Maintenance Battery Installation - Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual

Low Maintenance Battery Charging

If battery voltage is 12.8 V or less, the battery may need
recharging. When using an automatic charger, refer to the
charger manufacturer's instructions for recharging. When
using a constant current charger, use the following
guidelines for recharging.
NOTE: Always verify battery condition before and 1-
2 hours after the end of charging.
WARNING
An overheated battery could 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.
BATTERY CHARGING REFERENCE TABLE
S
TATE OF
V
OLTAGE
C
HARGE
voltage at 3 mos.
100% 12.8-13 V
12.5-12.8 May need slight
75-100%
V
12.0-12.5
50-75%
V
11.5-12.0
25-50%
V
11.5 V
0-25%
or less
C
HARGE
A
CTION
T
IME
None, check
None
after
Required
manufacture
date
3-6 Hours
charge
Needs Charge 5-11 Hours
At least 13
hours,
Needs Charge
verify state
of charge
At least 20
Needs Charge
hours
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Low Maintenance Battery Inspection /
Removal
The battery is located on the rear, left-side of the frame.
1. Remove the seat and Disconnect holder strap.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first,
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.
CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last!
3. Remove the battery.

Low Maintenance Battery Installation

1. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire
brush. Corrosion can be removed using a solution of
one cup water and one tablespoon baking soda.
Rinse well with clean water and dry thoroughly.
2. Route the cables correctly.
3. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable first
and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat terminals
and bolt threads with Nyogel™ Grease (PN 2871329).
4. Reinstall the holder strap.
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