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Polaris Sportsman 850 - Current Draw - Key off; Battery Charge Test

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17.Install the radiator shroud cover. Engage the Lock &
Ride fasteners.
18.Install the fasteners that retain the voltage regulator.
TORQUE
Regulator Fasteners:
75 in. lbs (7 Nm)
19.Reconnect the battery positive torque to specification.
TORQUE
Battery Terminals:
6 ft. lbs (8 Nm)
20.Reconnect the battery negative torque to
specification.
TORQUE
Battery Terminals:
6 ft. lbs (8 Nm)
21.Verify proper operation.
CURRENT DRAW - KEY OFF
CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect the battery cable or
ammeter with the engine running. Damage will occur to
electrical components.
Connect an ammeter in series with the negative battery
cable. Check for current draw with the key off. If the draw
is excessive, loads should be disconnected from the
system one by one until the draw is eliminated. Check
component wiring as well as the component for partial
shorts to ground to eliminate the draw.
Current Draw - Key Off:
Maximum of .01 DCA (10 mA)
BATTERY CHARGE TEST
CAUTION
Do not allow the battery cables to become
disconnected with the engine running. Follow the steps
below as outlined to reduce the chance of damage to
electrical components.
1. Verify the battery is fully charged and in good
condition.
2. With the engine running, connect the multimeter to
the positive and negative battery terminals.
3. Test for Vdc with the multimeter.
4. The meter display should read approximately 14.0 -
14.4 Vdc at idle.
5. If the voltage is lower than 14.0 - 14.4 Vdc, the
alternator should be tested.
ELECTRICAL

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