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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.

AGM Battery Maintenance Tips

  1. If the vehicle will not be driven for more than 2 weeks, maintaining the battery with the BatteryMINDer® 2012 AGM - 2 AMP charger (PN 2830438) is recommended.

  2. To make battery charging easier, the charging cable can be connected to the positive terminal on the Slingshot alternator. Please review the instructions outlined in the Slingshot Service Manual (Electrical Chapter) for details regarding this charging process.

    WARNING
    DO NOT jump start using the alternator positive terminal. In certain conditions, the current load created by the starter may exceed the capability of the fusible link.

  3. For added convenience Polaris offers the BatteryMINDer® Accessory Vehicle Power Plug (PN 2830518) which allows easy connection to vehicle's battery through the 12V socket. The 12V socket located between the seats directly above the cup holders CAN be used for charging. The 12V socket located in the glove box is powered after key-on and CANNOT be used for charging.

  4. To help prolong battery life, it is recommended to remove the battery from vehicles stored ONE month or longer. To maximize the life of stored batteries, they should be kept in a cool / dry location. Batteries will self discharge more rapidly when stored in extreme temperatures. Batteries should be maintained using the recommended battery charger while in storage.

  5. Batteries will self-discharge more quickly when dirty. Periodic cleaning of the battery terminals using a terminal brush will help maximize battery life. Wash terminals with a solution of one tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well with tap water and dry off with clean shop towels. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.

  6. Battery connections should be tightened to the correct torque during installation. This will reduce voltage drop and ensure a reliable connection between the alternator and battery.

Parent topic: Battery Charging