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ELECTRICAL
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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Low Maintenance Battery Charging
If battery voltage is 12.8 V or less, the battery may need
recharging. When using an automatic charger, refer to the
charger manufacturer's instructions for recharging. When
using a constant current charger, use the following
guidelines for recharging.
NOTE: Always verify battery condition before and 1-
2
hours after the end of charging.
Low Maintenance Battery Inspection /
Removal
The battery is located on the rear, left-side of the frame.
1. Remove the seat and Disconnect holder strap.
2. Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first,
fo
llowed 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 pos
itive (+) (red) cable first
and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat terminals
and bolt threads with Nyogel™ Grease (PN 28
71329).
4. Reinstall the holder strap.
An overheated battery could explode, causing
severe injury or death. Always watch charging
times carefully. Stop charging if the battery
becomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool
before resuming charging.
BATTERY CHARGING REFERENCE TABLE
STATE OF
C
HARGE
VOLTAGE ACTION
CHARGE
T
IME
100% 12.8-13 V
None, check
volt
age at 3 mos.
after
manufacture
date
None
Required
75-100%
12.5-12.8
V
May need slight
char
ge
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
hou
rs,
verify state
of charge
0-25%
11.5 V
or
less
Needs Charge
At least 20
ho
urs
Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery,
disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last!
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