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ELECTRICAL

BATTERY TERMINALS/BOLTS
WARNING
Terminal Preparation
The gases given off by a battery are explosive. Any
spark or open flame near a battery can cause an Use Polaris corrosion resistant Nyogel® grease (PN
explosion which will spray battery acid on anyone close 2871329) on battery bolts and terminals when installing a
to it. Should there be contact with battery acid, wash the battery. This will help to prevent corrosion and maintain
affected area with large quantities of cool water and good electrical connection. See “BATTERY
seek immediate medical attention. INSTALLATION”.

CONVENTIONAL BATTERY INSPECTION
WARNING
Inspect the battery fluid level. When the battery fluid
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: nears the lower level, remove the battery and fill with
Batteries, battery posts, terminals and related distilled water only to the upper level line.
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, and
other chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

To ensure maximum service life and performance from a
new battery, perform the following steps.
CAUTION
Do not service the battery unless it will be put into
regular service within 30 days. After initial service, add
only distilled water to the battery. Never add electrolyte
after a battery has been in service.
New Battery: Battery must be fully charged before use
or battery life will be significantly reduced 10-30% of the
battery's full potential.

To activate a new battery:
1. Remove vent plug from vent fitting. Remove cell CONVENTIONAL BATTERY INSTALLATION
caps.
1. Clean battery cables and terminals with a stiff wire
2. Fill battery with electrolyte to upper level marks on brush. Corrosion can be removed using a solution of
case.
one cup water and one tablespoon baking soda.
3. Set battery aside to allow for acid absorption and Rinse well with clean water and dry thoroughly.
stabilization for 30 minutes.
2. Route the cables correctly.
4. Add electrolyte to bring level back to upper level 3. Reinstall battery, attaching positive (+) (red) cable
mark on case.
first and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat
NOTE terminals and bolt threads with Nyogel® Grease (PN
2871329). torque to specification.
This is the last time that electrolyte should be added. If
the level becomes low after this point, add only distilled TORQUE
water.
Battery Terminals:
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5. Charge battery at 1/10 of its amp/hour rating.
Examples: 1/10 of 9 amp battery = .9 amp; 1/10 of 14
amp battery = 1.4 amp; 1/10 of 18 amp battery = 1.8 4. Install clear battery vent tube from vehicle to battery
amp (recommended charging rates). vent. ( if equipped).
6. Check specific gravity of each cell with a hydrometer WARNING
to assure each has a reading of 1.270 or higher.
Vent tube must be free from obstructions and kinks and
securely installed. If not, battery gases could
accumulate and cause an explosion. The vent tube
should be routed away from frame and body to prevent
contact with Route the cables correctly.

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