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ELECTRICAL
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Low Maintenance 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.
1. Remove the seat and Disconnect holder strap.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first, followed
by the positive (+) (red) cable.
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).
4. Reinstall the holder strap.
BATTERY CHARGING REFERENCE TABLE
STATE OF
C
HARGE
VOLTAGE ACTION
CHARGE
T
IME
100% 12.8-13 V
None, check
voltage at 3 mos.
after manufacture
date
None
Required
75-100% 12.5-12.8 V
May need slight
charge
3-6 Hours
50-75% 12.0-12.5 V Needs Charge 5-11 Hours
25-50% 11.5-12.0 V Needs Charge
At least 13
hours, verify
state of
charge
0-25%
11.5 V
or less
Needs Charge
At least 20
hours
CAUTION
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last!
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