Electrical
Whenever performing any type of electrical test it is very important to start off
with a known good Battery! Check the charge State of the Battery. It needs to be
fully charged.
There are 2 types of Batteries commonly used on UTV’s.
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Lead Acid Battery
•
Maintenance Free Battery
Lead Acid Battery
The lead acid battery is the most common in the industry. There are a couple of things
that affect the lifespan of the battery. Heat and state of charge are the two biggest
factors in how long a battery survives. The typical lifespan of a lead acid battery is 1 to 2
years but if maintained with a battery tender they can survive longer.
Maintenance Free Battery
The maintenance free battery is a sealed battery and is usually a Gel type or a Glass
Mat battery. The term maintenance free means that nothing should be added to the
battery. These Batteries still need to be kept at their fullest state of charge in order to
get the most life out of them. The typical Lifespan for a maintenance free battery is 3 to
4 years again depending on if it has been kept at its fullest state of charge.
Each type of Battery requires its own method of charging.
Note: Improper charging will adversely affect the lifespan of the Battery.
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