2012 Polaris RZR Owners Manual - Page 115

2012 Polaris RZR Manual

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MAINTENANCE Battery WARNING Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last. Battery Removal 1. Remove the driver's seat. See page 31. 2. On conventional batteries, remove the battery vent tube. 3. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable first. 4. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable last. 5. Lift the battery out of the vehicle. Be careful not to tip a conventional battery sideways, which could spill electrolyte. NOTICE: If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one tablespoon baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage to the vehicle. 111

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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an explosion
and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery, always
disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the battery, always
connect the negative (black) cable last.
Battery Removal
1.
Remove the driver’s seat. See
page 31.
2.
On conventional batteries,
remove the battery vent tube.
3.
Disconnect the black (negative)
battery cable first.
4.
Disconnect the red (positive)
battery cable last.
5.
Lift the battery out of the vehicle. Be careful not to tip a conven-
tional battery sideways, which could spill electrolyte.
NOTICE:
If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
WARNING