Low Maintenance Battery Inspection / Removal; Low Maintenance Battery Installation - Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual

BATTERY CHARGING REFERENCE TABLE
S
TATE OF
V
OLTAGE
C
HARGE
100% 12.8-13 V
after manufacture
75-100% 12.5-12.8 V
50-75% 12.0-12.5 V
25-50% 11.5-12.0 V
11.5 V
0-25%
or less
Low Maintenance Battery Inspection /
Removal
The battery is located under the seat on Sportsman models.
C
HARGE
A
CTION
T
IME
None, check
voltage at 3 mos. None
Required
date
May need slight
3-6 Hours
charge
Needs Charge 5-11 Hours
At least 13
hours, verify
Needs Charge
state of
charge
At least 20
Needs Charge
hours
The X2 and Touring battery is located under fuel tank and can
be accessed by removing the right hand side panel.
BATTERY
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).
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4. Reinstall the holder strap.
ELECTRICAL
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