Polaris 2002 Snowmobile, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Connections
Keep battery terminals and connections free of corrosion. When
cleaning is necessary, remove the corrosion with a stiff wire brush.
Wash terminals and connections with a solution of one tablespoon
baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well with tap water and dry with
clean shop towels. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
Battery Removal
1 Disconnect battery hold down straps.
2 Remove battery vent tube from battery.
3 Disconnect black (negative) battery cable first.
4 Disconnect red (positive) battery cable second.
5 Carefully lift the battery out of the snowmobile. Do not tip it
sideways or spill electrolyte.
Tap water contains minerals that will damage a battery and shorten
its life. Use only distilled water to refill your battery. Never allow
cleaning solution or tap water to enter the battery.
CAUTION
Batteries contain gases that can explode. Whenever removing or
installing the battery, disconnect the negative (black) cable first and
reinstall the negative cable last to avoid the possibility of explosion.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte contains acid. If electrolyte spills on the
snowmobile, immediately wash it off with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage.
CAUTION