Polaris R09VA17AA, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Battery Removal
1. Remove or pull the driver’s seat forward to access the
battery.
2. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable.
3. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable.
4. Remove the rubber strap and lift the battery out of the
vehicle.
Battery Installation
IMPORTANT: 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 procedure before
installing the battery.
1. Ensure the battery is fully charged.
2. Place the battery in the battery holder and secure with
rubber strap.
3. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
4. Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first.
5. Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last.
6. Verify that cables are properly routed and reinstall the
driver’s seat.
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 about
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 Charging (Maintenance Free)
The sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte and has been
sealed at the factory. Never pry the sealing strip off or add any
type of fluid to this battery.
The single most important thing about maintaining a sealed
battery is to keep it fully charged. Since the battery is sealed and
the sealing strip cannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or
multimeter to measure the DC voltage at the battery terminals.
1. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter.
The battery voltage should read 12.8 VDC or higher.
2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, charge the battery at
1.2 amps or less until battery voltage is 12.8 VDC or
greater.
NOTE: When using an automatic charger, refer to
the charger manufacturer’s instructions for battery
charging directions. When using a constant current
charger, follow the guidelines in the following table:
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of sparks: Whenever
removing the battery, disconnect the black
(negative) cable first. When reinstalling the
battery, install the black (negative) cable last.
Battery
State of
Charge
Voltage Action
Charge
Time
100% 12.8 - 13.0 VDC
None, check
again in 3
months
None
Required
75% - 100% 12.5 - 12.8 VDC
May need slight
charge, check
again in 3
months
3 - 6 hrs
50% - 75% 12.0 - 12.5 VDC Needs Charge 5 - 11 hrs
25% - 50% 11.5 - 12.0 VDC Needs Charge
At least 13
hrs, verify
state of
charge
0% - 25% 11.5 VDC or less Needs Charge 20 hrs
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