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9931493 R03 - 2020-2021 Sportsman XP 1000 S Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Inc.
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1. Remove sealing cap from the vent elbow. Remove
cap plugs.
WARNING
NEVER put the sealing cap back onto the battery. The
gas pressure can cause the battery to rupture.
2. Using bulk acid, fill battery to upper level marks on
case.
3. Set battery aside to allow for acid absorption and
stabilization for 30 minutes.
4. Add electrolyte to bring level back to upper level
mark on case.
IMPORTANT
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 10% of its amp-hour rating.
Examples: 10% of 9 amp battery = .9 amp; 10% of
14 amp battery = 1.4 amp; 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.
7. Once the battery is fully charged, replace cap plugs
by hand. Do NOT use a tool to install the cap plugs.
LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL BATTERY
INSPECTION
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.
LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL BATTERY
CHARGING AND TESTING
Polaris recommends using a BatteryMINDer® 1510- 1.5
AMP charger (or a similar charger), which can be ordered
through your normal parts channel.
BatteryMINDer® 1510- 1.5 AMP charger
2830404
Nominal voltage is 12.6 to 12.8 Volts when fully charged.
If the voltage falls below 12.5V, charge it immediately, or
the battery runs the risk of sulfation.
The battery must be fully charged before use or battery
life will be significantly reduced by 10-30% of the
battery's full potential.
To charge a Lead Acid Conventional battery, do the
following:
1. Remove the battery from the vehicle to prevent
damage from leaking or spilled acid during charging
(see Battery Removal).
2. Charge the battery with a charging output no larger
than 10% of the battery's amp-hour rating. Charge as
needed to raise the specific gravity to 1.270 or
greater.
3. Install the battery (see Battery Installation).
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