Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL
10.32
BATTERY IDENTIFICATION
NOTICE: It is important to identify what type of
battery you have installed in your ATV. Different types
of batteries require different service procedures.
Proper servicing and upkeep of your battery is very
important for maintaining long battery life.
Your ATV may have a Conventional Battery or a
Sealed Low Maintenance Battery. To identify which
type of battery your ATV has, refer to the illustration
below and follow the correct service and charging
procedures that follow in the manual.
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY
Removable
Caps
Electrolyte Level
Indicator
Top View
Side View
SEALED LOW
MAINTENANCE BATTERY
No Caps
(Non--removable
sealed top)
No Electrolyte
Level Indicator
Top View
Side View
INITIAL BATTERY ACTIVATION
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains
sulfuric acid. Serious burns can result from con-
tact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate
when charging or using in an enclosed space.
Always shield eyes when working near batter-
ies. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
WARNING: The gases given off by a battery are
explosive. Any spark or open flame near a battery can
cause an explosion which will spray battery acid on
anyone close to it. Should battery acid spill, wash the
affected area with large quantities of cool water and
seek immediate medical attention.
NOTE : All 2004 Sportsman 6x6 ATV batteries are
Low Maintenance in design and construction. All
Low Maintenance batteries are fully charged and
tested at the factory before installation. Expected
shelf life is 6--8 months depending on storage
conditions. As a general rule before placing the
battery into service, check the battery condition
and charge accordingly.
NOTE : Expected shelf life of a Low Maintenance
battery is 6--8 months depending on storage
conditions. As a general rule before placing the
battery into service, check the battery condition
and charge accordingly. Low Maintenance
batteries should be charged anytime the voltage
drops below 12.5 VDC.