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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Installation
Using a new battery that has not been fully charged can damage the battery and result in a
shorter life. It can also hinder vehicle performance. Follow the battery charging instructions
on page 73 before installing the battery.
1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
2. Place the fully charged battery in the battery holder.
Make sure the positive terminal is toward the driver’s
side of the vehicle.
3. With conventional batteries, install the battery vent tube
and route it down in front of the shift cable, into the left
front wheel well.
4. Route the vent tube through the hole in the frame sup-
port from the back side and place it behind the wheel
well panel.
NOTICE: Route vent tube as shown to prevent electrolyte from
damaging critical components (such as wire harness,
brake lines, throttle cable).
WARNING! Battery gases could accumulate in an improperly
installed vent tube and cause an explosion, resulting in serious
injury or death. Always ensure that the vent tube is free of
obstructions and is securely installed as recommended.
5. On conventional batteries, coat the terminals with
dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
6. Connect and tighten the red (+) cable first. Connect and
tighten the black (-) cable last.
7. Verify that cables are properly routed and install the
hold-down strap.
Battery Storage
Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three months or more, remove the battery
from the vehicle, ensure that it's fully charged, and store it out of the sun in a cool, dry place.
Check battery voltage each month during storage and recharge as needed to maintain a full
charge. See page 73.
POLARIS recommends maintaining battery charge by using a POLARIS Battery Tender
charger or by charging about once a month to make up for normal self-discharge. Battery
Tender can be left connected during the storage period, and will automatically charge the bat-
tery if the voltage drops below a pre-determined point. See page 84 for the part numbers of
POLARIS products.
Vent
Tube
Route through
hole in frame
Shift
Cable
Route
behind
panel