2012 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Owners Manual - Page 76
2012 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Manual
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MAINTENANCE Battery Battery Installation 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 instructions on page 73 before installing the battery. 1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Vent 2. Place the fully charged battery in the battery holder. Tube Make sure the positive terminal is toward the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. With conventional batteries, install the battery vent tube Shift and route it down in front of the shift cable, into the left Cable front wheel well. 4. Route the vent tube through the hole in the frame support from the back side and place it behind the wheel well panel. NOTICE: Route vent tube as shown to prevent electrolyte from damaging critical components (such as wire harness, brake lines, throttle cable). WARNING! Battery gases could accumulate in an improperly installed vent tube and cause an explosion, resulting in serious injury or death. Always ensure that the vent tube is free of obstructions and is securely installed as recommended. Route through hole in frame 5. On conventional batteries, coat the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. 6. Connect and tighten the red (+) cable first. Connect and tighten the black (-) cable last. 7. Verify that cables are properly routed and install the hold-down strap. Route behind panel 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. See page 73. 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 page 84 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. 72
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