Polaris 2011 RANGER RZR, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL
9923142 - 2011 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
© Copyright 2010 Polaris Sales Inc.
Battery Removal / Installation
See Chapter 2 “Maintenance” for battery removal and
installation procedures.
Battery Off Season 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.
NOTE: Battery charge can be maintained by using a
Polaris battery tender charger or by charging once a
month to make up for normal self-discharge. Battery
tenders can be left connected during the storage
period, and will automatically charge the battery if
the voltage drops below a pre-determined point.
Battery Testing
Whenever a service complaint is related to either the starting or
charging systems, the battery should be checked first.
Following are two tests which can easily be made on a sealed
Maintenance Free battery to determine its condition: OCV Test
and a Load Test.
OCV - Open Circuit Voltage Test
Battery voltage should be checked with a digital multitester.
Readings of 12.6 volts or less require further battery testing and
charging. See the following chart and “Load Test”.
NOTE: Maintenance Free batteries should be kept at
a high state of charge during storage. If the battery is
stored or used at a low state of charge, hard crystal
sulfation will form on the plates, reducing the
efficiency and service life of the battery.
NOTE: Use a volt/ohm meter to test battery voltage.
Load Test
A battery may indicate a full charge condition in the OCV test,
but still may not have the storage capacity necessary to properly
function in the electrical system. For this reason, a battery
capacity or load test should be conducted whenever poor battery
performance is encountered.
To perform this test, use a load testing device that has an
adjustable load. Apply a load of three times the ampere-hour
rating. At 14 seconds into the test, check battery voltage. A good
12V battery will have at least 10.5 volts. If the reading is low,
charge the battery and retest.
Battery PN 4011496
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
State of Charge Maintenance Free
100% 13.0 V
75% Charged 12.8 V
50% Charged 12.5 V
25% Charged 12.0 V
0% Charged 11.5 V or less
Battery PN 4011224
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
State of Charge Maintenance Free
100% 12.8 V and up
75% Charged 12.6 V
50% Charged 12.3 V
25% Charged 12.0 V
0% Charged 11.8 V or less
CAUTION
To prevent shock or component damage, remove spark
plug high tension leads and connect securely to
engine ground before proceeding.