2006 Polaris FST Touring Owners Manual - Page 132

Battery Battery Storage MAINTENANCE Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three months or more, remove the battery from the vehicle, ensure that it's fully charged, and store it out of the sun in a cool, dry place. Check battery voltage each month during storage and recharge as needed to maintain a full charge. NOTE: Battery charge can be maintained by using a Polaris Battery Tendert charger (PN 2871076) or by charging about once a month to make up for normal self-discharge. Battery Tendert can be left connected during the storage period, and will automatically charge the battery if the voltage drops below a pre-determined point. Battery Charging The following battery charging instructions apply only to the installation of a sealed battery. Read all instructions before proceeding with the installation of this battery. The sealed battery is already filled with electrolyte and has been sealed and fully charged at the factory. Do not ever pry the sealing strip off or add any other fluid to this battery. The single most important thing about maintaining a sealed battery is to keep it fully charged. Since the battery is sealed and the sealing strip cannot be removed, you must use a voltmeter or multimeter to measure DC voltage. 129