2012 Polaris Universal GEM Owners Manual - Page 126

2012 Polaris Universal GEM Manual

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MAINTENANCE Batteries Battery Inspections/Maintenance Check Battery Fluid (Flooded Batteries) Maintain the fluid level between the battery plates and the bottom of the fill well. Do not overfill. WARNING! The fluid in an overfilled battery may boil over and cause electrolyte to spill. Inspect the fluid level of each battery. 1. Remove one of the fill well caps. Tip: The battery plates should be visible when looking into the fill well. Use a flashlight if necessary. 2. View the fluid level. Tip: If the level is below the plates, add just enough distilled water to cover the plates. Fully charge the batteries, then recheck the fluid level. 122

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MAINTENANCE
Batteries
Battery Inspections/Maintenance
Check Battery Fluid (Flooded Batteries)
Maintain the fluid level between the battery plates and the bottom of the fill well. Do not
overfill.
WARNING!
The fluid in an overfilled battery may boil over and cause electrolyte to spill.
Inspect the fluid level of each battery.
1.
Remove one of the fill well caps.
Tip:
The battery plates should be visible when looking into the fill well. Use a flashlight if necessary.
2.
View the fluid level.
Tip:
If the level is below the plates, add just enough distilled water to cover the plates. Fully charge the
batteries, then recheck the fluid level.