Polaris 2016 Victory Cross Country - Manual (Page 79)

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Maintenance
Battery
The motorcycle battery is a sealed, maintenance-free battery. Do not remove the battery cap
strip for any reason. Keep the battery connections clean and tight at all times.
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric acid. Serious burns can result from contact with
skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Call physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries may produce explosive gases.
• Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away.
• Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space.
• Always shield eyes when working near batteries
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Battery Removal
1. Remove the two upper and two lower screws from the front chin fairing. Remove the
fairing.
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.
2. Remove the negative (-) battery cable from the battery terminal.
Tool: 10 mm wrench
3. Remove the red protective boot from the positive (+) cable end to expose the terminal.
Remove the positive cable from the battery terminal.
4. Remove the battery hold-down strap.
5. Remove the battery.
WARNING
Step 1
Step 1
Step 3 (+) Step 2 (-)