2014 Polaris Universal GEM Owners Manual - Page 125

2014 Polaris Universal GEM Manual

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MAINTENANCE Batteries Battery Inspections/Maintenance Check Battery Connections WARNING! Improper handling of high voltage wiring, batteries or control systems could result in serious injury or death by electric shock. Only qualified technicians should repair or access high voltage wiring, battery packs and associated systems. Check Battery Cables and Wiring Check the battery compartment for any signs of worn insulation, frayed cables or damaged cable ends. If found, see your authorized GEM dealer for service before operating. WARNING! If battery cable ends are damaged or corroded, they should be replaced or cleaned as necessary. Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation, possibly leading to fire, which may result in serious injury or death. Check Battery Hold-Down Bars Battery hold-down bars should be snug to keep batteries from moving while the vehicle is in motion, but not so tight as to crack or buckle the battery case. 123

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MAINTENANCE
Batteries
Battery Inspections/Maintenance
Check Battery Connections
WARNING!
Improper handling of high voltage wiring, batteries or control systems could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock. Only qualified technicians should repair or access high voltage
wiring, battery packs and associated systems.
Check Battery Cables and Wiring
Check the battery compartment for any signs of worn insulation, frayed cables or damaged
cable ends. If found, see your authorized GEM dealer for service before operating.
WARNING!
If battery cable ends are damaged or corroded, they should be replaced or cleaned as
necessary. Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation, possibly leading to fire,
which may result in serious injury or death.
Check Battery Hold-Down Bars
Battery hold-down bars should be snug to keep batteries from moving while the vehicle is in
motion, but not so tight as to crack or buckle the battery case.