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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Conventional Battery Inspection / Removal
The battery is located on LH rear side of the vehicle, under
the LR fender and above the clutch cover.
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 disti
lled water. Tap water
contains minerals which are harmful to a battery.
NOTE: Do not allow cleaning solution or tap water
ins
ide the battery. Battery life may be reduced.
5. Reinstall the battery caps.
Conventional 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 pos
itive (+) (red) cable first
and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat terminals
and bolt threads with Nyogel™ Grease (PN 2871329).
4. Install clear battery vent tube from vehicle to battery
ve
nt. ( if equipped).
5. Reinstall the holder strap.
Conventional Battery Testing
Whenever a service complaint is related to either the
starting or charging systems, the battery should be
checked first.
Following are three tests which can easily be made on a
battery
to determine its condition: OCV Test, Specific
Gravity Test and Load Test.
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
Vent tube must be free from obstructions and kinks and
securely installed. If not, battery gases could accumulate
and cause an explosion. The vent tube should be routed
away from frame and body to prevent contact with Route
the cables correctly.
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