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9924707 - 2013–2014 RZR 800 Service Manual
© Copyright 2013 Polaris Sales Inc.
Battery Removal / Installation
See Chapter 2 “Maintenance” for battery removal and
installation procedures.
Battery Off Season Storage
Whenever the vehicle is not used for a period of three
months or more, remove 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 tender charger or by charging once a
month to make up for normal self-discharge. Battery
tenders can be left connected during the storage
period, and will automatically charge the battery if
the voltage drops below a pre-determined point.
Battery Testing
Whenever a service complaint is related to either the
starting or charging systems, the battery should be
checked first.
Following are two tests which can easily be made on a
sealed Maintenance Free battery to determine its
condition: OCV Test and a Load Test.
OCV - Open Circuit Voltage Test
Battery voltage should be checked with a digital
multitester. Readings of 12.6 volts or less require further
battery testing and charging. See the following chart and
“Load Test”.
NOTE: Maintenance Free batteries should be kept at
a high state of charge during storage. If the battery is
stored or used at a low state of charge, hard crystal
sulfation will form on the plates, reducing the
efficiency and service life of the battery.
Use a volt/ohm meter to test battery voltage.
Battery PN 4011496
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
State of Charge
Maintenance Free
100% 13.0 V
75% Charged
12.8 V
50% Charged
12.5 V
25% Charged
12.0 V
0% Charged
11.5 V or less
Battery PN 4011224
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
State of Charge
Maintenance Free
100%
12.8 V and up
75% Charged
12.6 V
50% Charged
12.3 V
25% Charged
12.0 V
0% Charged
11.8 V or less
Load Test
CAUTION
To prevent shock or component damage, remove spark
plug high tension leads and connect securely to engine
ground before proceeding.
A battery may indicate a full charge condition in the OCV
test, but still may not have the storage capacity
necessary to properly function in the electrical system.
For this reason, a battery capacity or load test should be
conducted whenever poor battery performance is
encountered.
To perform this test, use a load testing device that has an
adjustable load. Apply a load of three times the ampere-
hour rating. At 14 seconds into the test, check battery
voltage. A good 12V battery will have at least 10.5 volts.
If the reading is low, charge the battery and retest.
Battery Conductance Analyzer
Conductance describes the ability of a battery to conduct
current. A conductance tester functions by sending a low
frequency AC signal through the battery and a portion of
the current response is captured, from this output a
conductance measurement is calculated. Conductance
testing is more accurate than voltage, specific gravity, or
load testing.
Authorized Polaris dealers/distributors are required to
use the conductance analyzer when testing 12V Polaris
batteries.
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