Maintenance, Battery – Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Battery

Your ATV may have either a sealed battery, which requires little mainte-

nance, or a conventional battery. A sealed battery can be identified by its

flat covers on the top of the battery. A conventional battery has six filler

caps on the top of the battery.
Always keep battery terminals and connections free of corrosion. If

cleaning is necessary, remove corrosion with a stiff wire brush. Wash

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 termi-

nals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. Be careful not to allow

cleaning solution or tap water into a conventional battery.

Battery Removal

1. Remove the seat.
2. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable first. Disconnect the

red (positive) battery cable last.

3. Disconnect the battery hold-down strap.
4. On conventional batteries, remove the battery vent tube.
5. Lift the battery out of the ATV. Be careful not to tip a conventional

battery sideways, which could spill electrolyte.

NOTICE: If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one

tablespoon baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage to the

vehicle.

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