Battery Maintenance - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
AWARNING
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 immedi-
ately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical
attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, ciga-
rettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed
space. Always shield eyes when working near batteries. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
The battery is located under the left rear fender.
Inspect the battery fluid level. When the battery fluid nears
the lower level, the battery should be removed and distilled
water should be added to the upper level line. To remove
the battery:
1. Disconnect holder strap and remove cover.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first,
followed by the positive (+) (red) cable.
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CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery, disconnect
the negative (black) cable first and reinstall the negative
cable last!
3. Disconnect the vent hose.
4. Remove the battery.
Maintain
between upper
and lower level
marks
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5. Remove the filler caps and add distjlfed water only as needed to bring each cell to the proper level. Do not
overfill the battery .
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To refill use only distilled water. Tap water contains minerals which are harmful to a battery .
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Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water to enter the battery. It will shorten the life of the battery.
6. Reinstall the battery caps.
7. 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 will with clean water and dry thoroughly.
8. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable first and then the negative (-) (black) cable.
9. Reattach vent hose making sure it is not kinked or pinched.
10. Coat terminals and bolt threads with Polaris dielectric grease PN 2871027.
11. Reinstall battery cover and holder strap .
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Do not start the engine with the battery disconnected. Vehicle lamps will burn out if battery is disconnected
or has a specific gravity lower than 1.14 during vehicle operation. Also, the reverse speed limiter can be damaged.
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