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4. Add electrolyte to bring level back to upper level mark on
case.
NOTE: This is the last time that electrolyte should
be added. If the level becomes low after this point,
add only distilled water.
5. Charge battery at 1/10 of its amp/hour rating. Examples:
1/10 of 9 amp battery = .9 amp; 1/10 of 14 amp battery =
1.4 amp; 1/10 of 18 amp battery = 1.8 amp (recommended
charging rates).
6. Check specific gravity of each cell with a hydrometer to
assure each has a reading of 1.270 or higher.
Battery Terminals/Bolts
Terminal Preparation
Use Polaris corrosion resistant Nyogel
grease (PN 2871329)
on battery bolts and terminals when installing a battery. This
will help to prevent corrosion and maintain good electrical
connection. See “BATTERY INSTALLATION”.
Conventional Battery Inspection / Removal
The battery is located under the seat on Sportsman models.
The X2 and Touring battery is located under fuel tank and can
be accessed by removing the right hand side panel.
Inspect the battery fluid level. When the battery fluid nears the
lower level, remove the battery and fill with distilled water only
to the upper level line. To remove the battery:
1. Disconnect holder strap and remove covers.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first, followed
by the positive (+) (red) cable.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the filler caps and add distilled water only as
needed to bring each cell to the proper level. Do not overfill
the battery.
NOTE: Refill using only distilled water. Tap water
contains minerals which are harmful to a battery.
NOTE: Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water
inside the battery. Battery life may be reduced.
5. Reinstall the battery caps.
Conventional Battery Installation
1. lean 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).
BATTERY
CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last!
Maintain
between
upper and
lower level
marks
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