Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020, Owner'S Manual For Maintenance And Safety

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An optional extreme use battery may be available for your model. If the
performance of the factory-installed battery is inadequate due to operation in
extreme cold or due to extended use of multiple electrical accessories, your
authorized dealer can assist. Your dealer can provide any installation
procedures that may differ for an extreme use battery.
1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
2. Place the battery in the battery holder.
3. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
4. Secure the battery hold-down strap.
5. Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first.
6. Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last.
7. Verify that cables are properly routed. Cables should be safely tucked away
at the front and rear of the battery.
8. Close and secure the front box and cover.
BATTERY 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.
POLARIS recommends maintaining battery charge by using a POLARIS Battery
Tender charger or by charging about once a month to make up for normal self-
discharge. Battery Tender can be left connected during the storage period, and
will automatically charge the battery if the voltage drops below a pre-determined
point. See the Polaris Products section for the part numbers.
BATTERY CHARGING
The following battery charging instructions apply only to the installation of a
sealed battery. Read all instructions before proceeding with the installation of
this battery.
The sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte and has been sealed and fully
charged at the factory. Never pry the sealing strip off or add any other 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 DC voltage.
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