2016 Polaris GEM Universal e2 e6 e4 eL XD Owners Manual - Page 122

2016 Polaris GEM Universal e2 e6 e4 eL XD Manual

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MAINTENANCE Batteries Battery Inspections/Maintenance WARNING! Do not work in or near the battery compartment or on any other electrical component of the vehicle while charging the batteries. Before servicing the vehicle's electrical system, always disconnect the main power connector first, then disconnect any electrical accessory connections, then disconnect the negative cable from the 12-volt battery (if equipped), then disconnect the negative terminal from the main battery pack. See page 53. This will disable the vehicle by disconnecting the battery pack from the motor. It does not disable the battery pack. HIGH VOLTAGE will be present at the battery terminals. HIGH BATTERY VOLTAGE IS ALWAYS PRESENT. DO NOT TOUCH THE BATTERY TERMINALS. Check Battery Connections WARNING! Improper handling of high voltage wiring, batteries or control systems could result in serious injury or death by electric shock. Only qualified technicians should repair or access high voltage wiring, battery packs and associated systems. Inspect and clean battery terminal connections monthly. Carefully remove corrosion with a stiff wire brush. Coat battery terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. Using an insulated wrench, torque bolts to 8 lb-ft (10.8 Nm). 120

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MAINTENANCE
Batteries
Battery Inspections/Maintenance
WARNING!
Do not work in or near the battery compartment or on any other electrical component of
the vehicle while charging the batteries. Before servicing the vehicle’s electrical system, always
disconnect the main power connector first, then disconnect any electrical accessory connections, then
disconnect the negative cable from the 12-volt battery (if equipped), then disconnect the negative
terminal from the main battery pack. See page 53. This will disable the vehicle by disconnecting the
battery pack from the motor. It does not disable the battery pack. HIGH VOLTAGE will be present at the
battery terminals. HIGH BATTERY VOLTAGE IS ALWAYS PRESENT. DO NOT TOUCH THE
BATTERY TERMINALS.
Check Battery Connections
WARNING!
Improper handling of high voltage wiring, batteries or control systems could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock. Only qualified technicians should repair or access high voltage
wiring, battery packs and associated systems.
Inspect and clean battery terminal connections monthly. Carefully remove corrosion with a
stiff wire brush. Coat battery terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. Using an
insulated wrench, torque bolts to 8 lb-ft (10.8 Nm).