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BATTERY STORAGE
Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three months or more, recharge
the battery about once a month to make up for normal self-discharge (see the
Battery Charging section for details), or use a POLARIS Battery Tender, which
can be left connected during the storage period. Battery Tender will
automatically charge the battery if voltage drops below a pre-determined point.
See the POLARIS products section for the part numbers.
During the storage period, park the vehicle out of the sun in a cool, dry place or
remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry place.
BATTERY CHARGING
The following battery charging instructions apply only to the installation of a
maintenance-free battery. Read all instructions before proceeding with the
installation of this battery.
The maintenance-free battery is already filled with electrolyte and has been fully
charged at the factory. Never pry the battery caps off or add any other fluid to
this battery.
Always keep a maintenance-free battery fully charged. Since the battery caps
cannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or multimeter to measure DC
voltage.
An overheated battery may 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.
For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully.
1. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully charged
battery will register 12.8 V or greater.
2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery at 5 amps or less
until battery voltage is 12.8 volts or greater, at least 1-2 hours after the
charger has been removed.
3. When using an automatic charger, refer to the charger manufacturer's
instructions for recharging.
Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the end of charging.
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