2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 105

2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Battery Battery Charging (Sealed Battery) For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully. 1. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher. 2. If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery. NOTE: When using an automatic charger, refer to the charger manufacturer's instructions for recharging. When using a constant current charger, use the following guidelines for recharging. WARNING An overheated battery could explode, causing severe injury or death. Always watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if the battery becomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool before resuming charging. NOTE: Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the end of charging. Voltage Action Charge Time* (Using constant current charger @ standard amps specified on top of battery) State of Charge 100% 12.8-13.0 volts None, check at 3 mos. from date of manufacture May need slight charge, if no charge given, check in 3 months Needs Charge Needs Charge Needs Charge None required 75%-100% 12.5-12.8 volts 3-6 hours 50%-75% 25%-50% 0%-25% 12.0-12.5 volts 11.5-12.0 volts 11.5 volts or less 5-11 hours At least 13 hours, verify state of charge At least 20 hours 102

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Battery
Battery Charging (Sealed Battery)
For a refresh charge, follow all instructions carefully.
1.
Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter or multimeter. A fully
charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher.
2.
If the voltage is less than 12.8 volts, recharge the battery.
NOTE:
When using an automatic charger, refer to the charger
manufacturer’s instructions for recharging. When using a
constant current charger, use the following guidelines for
recharging.
WARNING
An overheated battery could explode, causing severe injury or
death. Always watch charging times carefully. Stop charging if the
battery becomes very warm to the touch. Allow it to cool before
resuming charging.
NOTE:
Always verify battery condition before and 1-2 hours after the
end of charging.
State of
Charge
Voltage
Action
Charge Time*
(Using constant current
charger @ standard amps
specified on top of battery)
100%
12.8-13.0 volts
None, check at
3 mos. from date of
manufacture
None required
75%-100%
12.5-12.8 volts
May need slight
charge, if no
charge given,
check in 3 months
3-6 hours
50%-75%
12.0-12.5 volts
Needs Charge
5-11 hours
25%-50%
11.5-12.0 volts
Needs Charge
At least 13 hours,
verify state of charge
0%-25%
11.5 volts or less
Needs Charge
At least 20 hours