2015 Polaris Slingshot Owners Manual - Page 73
2015 Polaris Slingshot 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. 1. Make sure the battery is fully charged. 2. Make sure cable ends and battery terminals are clean. Apply a light film of dielectric grease to terminals. 3. Before installing the battery into the battery compartment, make sure the negative (-) battery cable is connected to the negative (-) terminal. Torque: 60 in-lbs (6.8 Nm) Step 4 4. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal. Torque: 60 in-lbs (6.8 Nm) 5. Reinstall the negative (-) battery ground cable eyelet to the chassis ground stud. Tighten the nut. Torque: 60 in-lbs (6.8 Nm) 6. Carefully reinstall the battery with the negative terminal toward the inside of the vehicle. 7. Reinstall the battery retainer wedge and nut to the stud. Torque: 48 in-lbs (5.4 Nm) Step 5 8. Apply dielectric grease over the terminal connections. 9. Reinstall the battery access panel Battery Storage Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of one month 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. Step 7 71