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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

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.

If your factory-installed 14 AH battery cannot maintain a charge because of operation in extreme cold or with multiple electrical accessories, please see your POLARIS dealer to purchase a 30 AH battery. Before installing the 30 AH battery, remove the plastic spacer at the bottom of the battery compartment. Save the spacer for future use.

  1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

  2. Place the fully charged battery in the battery holder.

  3. With conventional batteries, install the battery vent tube (sealed batteries do not have a vent tube). The vent tube must be free of obstructions and securely installed. Route the tube away from the frame and vehicle body to prevent contact with electrolyte.

    WARNING
    Battery gases could accumulate in an improperly installed vent tube and cause an explosion, resulting in serious injury or death. Always ensure that the vent tube is free of obstructions and is securely installed as recommended.

  4. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.

  5. Connect and tighten the red (+) cable first. Connect and tighten the black (-) cable last.

  6. Verify that cables are properly routed. Cables should be safely tucked away at the front and rear of the battery.

  7. Install the battery hold-down strap.

Parent topic: Battery