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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. Follow the battery charging instructions in the Battery Charging sections before installing the battery.

An optional extreme use battery may be available for your model. If the performance of the factory-installed battery is inadequate due to operation in extreme cold or due to extended use of multiple electrical accessories, please see your POLARIS dealer. Ask your dealer to provide any installation procedures that may differ for an extreme use battery.

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.

  1. Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

  2. Place the 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.

  4. On conventional batteries, coat the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.

  5. Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first.

  6. Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last.

  7. Install the battery cover (if equipped).

  8. Secure the battery hold-down strap.

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

Parent topic: Battery