Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Battery
Battery Maintenance
NOTICE
Never charge a battery
while installed in vehicle.
These vehicles are equipped with a
VRLA battery (Valve Regulated Lead
Acid). It is a maintenance-free type
battery, there is no need to add water
to adjust electrolyte level.
NOTICE
Never remove the battery
sealing cap.
Battery Removal
Remove under seat storage compart-
ment if equipped.
Remove battery cover
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1. Battery cover
Disconnect BLACK (-) cable first then
RED (+) cable.
NOTICE
Always respect this order
for disassembly; disconnect BLACK
(-) cable first.
Remove battery holder retaining
screw(s).
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1. Battery holder
2. Battery
3. Battery holder retaining screw(s)
Remove battery holder.
Remove battery.
Battery Cleaning
Clean battery, battery casing and bat-
tery posts using a solution of baking
soda and water.
Remove corrosion from battery cable
terminals and battery posts using a
firm wire brush. Battery casing should
be cleaned by soft brush and baking
soda solution.
Battery Installation
Battery installation is the reverse of the
removal procedure.
NOTICE
Improper orientation of
the battery cables (reverse polarity)
will result in damage to the voltage
regulator.
CAUTION Always connect
RED (+) cable first then BLACK (-)
cable.
Fuses and Fusible Links
Fuse Replacement
If a fuse is burnt, replace it by one of the
same rating.
NOTICE
Do not use a higher rated
fuse as this can cause severe dam-
age.
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