2014 Polaris 800 Pro RMK Owners Manual - Page 115

2014 Polaris 800 Pro RMK Manual

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MAINTENANCE Battery (if equipped) 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. 2. 3. 4. Remove the right side panel to access the battery. See page 83. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable first. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable last. Remove the battery. Battery Installation When installing a new battery, make sure it's fully charged prior to its initial use. 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 115 before installing the battery. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Set the battery in the battery holder. Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first. Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last. Verify that cables are properly routed. Reinstall the side panel. 113

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MAINTENANCE
Battery (if equipped)
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 right side panel to access the battery. See page 83.
2.
Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable first.
3.
Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable last.
4.
Remove the battery.
Battery Installation
When installing a new battery, make sure it's fully charged prior to its
initial use. 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 115
before installing the battery.
1.
Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
2.
Set the battery in the battery holder.
3.
Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first.
4.
Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last.
5.
Verify that cables are properly routed.
6.
Reinstall the side panel.