2009 Polaris IQ Turbo Switchback Owners Manual - Page 135

2009 Polaris IQ Turbo Switchback Manual

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MAINTENANCE Battery 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. Battery Removal 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the left side panel. Disconnect the battery hold-down strap. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable first. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable last. Lift the battery out of the vehicle. Battery Installation When installing a new battery, make sure it's fully charged prior to its initial use. Using a new battery that has not been fully charged can damage the battery and result in a shorter life. It can also hinder vehicle performance. Follow the battery charging instructions on page 134 before installing the battery. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Set the battery in the battery holder. Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first. Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last. Attach the hold-down strap. Verify that cables are properly routed. Reinstall the left side panel. 132

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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Removal
1.
Remove the left side panel.
2.
Disconnect the battery hold-down strap.
3.
Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable first.
4.
Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable last.
5.
Lift the battery out of the vehicle.
Battery Installation
When installing a new battery, make sure it's fully charged prior to its
initial use. Using a new battery that has not been fully charged can dam-
age the battery and result in a shorter life. It can also hinder vehicle per-
formance. Follow the battery charging instructions on page 134 before
installing the battery.
1.
Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
2.
Set the battery in the battery holder.
3.
Connect and tighten the red (positive) cable first.
4.
Connect and tighten the black (negative) cable last.
5.
Attach the hold-down strap.
6.
Verify that cables are properly routed.
7.
Reinstall the left side panel.
WARNING
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an explo-
sion 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.