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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 Removal and Replacement

BATTERY REMOVAL

  1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.

  2. Make sure the vehicle is in PARK and remove the key.

  3. Remove the driver’s seat (two-seat vehicles) or the driver’s side rear passenger seat (four-seat vehicles).

  4. Loosen the negative (black) cable fastener.

  5. Slide the red boot off the positive (red) cable. Then loosen the positive (red) cable fastener.

  6. Remove the battery hold-down strap fastener.

  7. Lift the battery out of the vehicle.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

NOTICE
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 Maintenance and Charging section before installing the battery.

  1. Clean any dirt or debris from the battery box.

  2. Install the battery into the battery holder.

  3. Install the battery hold-down strap fastener and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Battery Hold-Down Strap Fastener:

    8 ft-lbs (11 N·m)

  4. Connect the positive (red) cable fastener and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Battery Terminal Fastener:

    44 in-lbs (5 N·m)

  5. Slide the red boot onto the positive (red) cable.

  6. Connect the negative (black) cable fastener and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Battery Terminal Fastener:

    44 in-lbs (5 N·m)

  7. Verify the cables are secure and properly routed.

  8. Coat both terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.

  9. Reinstall the seat.

  10. Turn the key on to verify the battery has been connected properly.

    TIP
    When the battery is disconnected from the vehicle, the vehicle’s clock might need to be reset.
Parent topic: Battery