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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Battery Installation

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.
NOTICE
Do not remove the battery cables while the engine is running. Doing so may damage the Engine Control Unit (ECU). Take great care not to reverse the battery leads when installing the battery. Reverse power applied to the ECU will damage it instantly.
  1. Inspect the battery box and cover for damage. Be sure pads are in good condition and properly located.

  2. Make sure cable ends and battery terminals are clean. Apply a light film of dielectric grease to the terminal bolt threads.

  3. Carefully position the battery into the battery box with both terminals toward the rear of the bike.

  4. Make sure the positive (+) cable 1 is routed horizontally and parallel to the short side of the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.

    TORQUE
    45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
  5. Check the positive (+) cable 1 to ensure it is not pinched or wedged between the frame and battery tray.

  6. Insert the battery hold down strap into the battery box retention slot and slide the strap towards the rear of the bike.

  7. Install the battery hold down strap fastener3 through the battery hold down strap 2.

    TORQUE
    84 in-lbs (9.5 Nm)
  8. Install the battery cover. Secure the cover with the cover strap 4.

  9. Install the negative (-) cable 5. Route the starter ground cable beneath the frame ground cable on the negative battery terminal.

    TORQUE
    45 in-lbs (5 Nm)

  10. Install the antenna wiring harness onto the upper battery tray. Make sure that the wiring harness is secured in both retention areas.

  11. Install the antenna 6 onto the upper battery tray. Connect the antenna harness 7 to the antenna.

  12. Install the Wireless Control Module (WCM) 8 onto the upper battery tray. Connect the main harness 9 to the WCM.

  13. Reinstall the seat. See Seat Installation.