Battery Service - Polaris 2011 RANGER RZR Service Manual

BATTERY SERVICE

Battery Specifications
RZR / RZR S
Battery PN 4011496
Polaris / Yuasa YTX20HL-BS
Type
Sealed - Maintenance Free
Voltage
Nominal Capacity @
10 HR Rate
CCA
Nominal Open
Circuit Voltage
Recommended
1.8A @ 5-10 HR or 9.0A @ 1 HR
Charging Rate
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to add electrolyte or
distilled water to a Maintenance Free battery. Doing so
will damage the case and shorten the life of the
battery.
ALL EPS AND RZR 4 MODELS
Battery PN 4011224
Type
Sealed - Maintenance Free
Voltage
Nominal Capacity
@ 10 HR Rate
CCA
Nominal Open
Circuit Voltage
Recommended
1.8A @ 5-10 HR or 6.0A @ 1 HR
Charging Rate
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to open the battery. If the
seal is broken, the battery will be ruined and will fail
within a few weeks.
12 Vdc
18 AH
310
12.8 Vdc or more.
Polaris / Deka ETX30L
12 Vdc
30 AH
365
12.8 Vdc or more.
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General Battery Information
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, and
other chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains acid!
Serious burns can result from contact with the 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 a physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging
or using in closed space. Always shield eyes when
working near batteries.
Keep out of reach of children.
1. Check battery voltage with a volt/ohm meter. A fully
charged battery should be 12.8 V or higher.
2. If the voltage is below 12.6 V, the battery will need to be
recharged (see "Charging Procedure").
To service a Maintenance Free battery:
1. Remove battery from the vehicle (see Chapter 2).
2. Test battery with a voltage meter or load tester to determine
battery condition. This will determine the length of time
required to charge the battery to full capacity. Refer to OCV
table (see "OCV - Open Circuit Voltage Test").
3. Charge the battery as recommended (see "Charging
Procedure").
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