Electrical And Ignition System; Battery Maintenance; Battery Removal - Polaris RZR 570 2013 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION SYSTEM

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Keep battery terminals and connections free of
corrosion. If cleaning is necessary, remove the corrosion
with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well
with tap water and dry off with clean shop towels. Coat
the terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:Batteries,
battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, and other chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric
acid. Serious burns can result from contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Antidote:
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame,
cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging or using
in an enclosed space. Always shield eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Batteries must be fully charged before use or battery
life will be reduced by 10-30% of full potential. Charge
battery according to "Charging Procedure" provided in
Chapter 10. Do not use the vehicle's stator/alternator to
charge a new battery.
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NOTE

BATTERY REMOVAL

1. Remove the driver's seat to access the battery.
CAUTION
The battery in the 2014 vehicle is rotated 180°. This
results in the terminals being in different locations than
the image shown above.
2. Disconnect the two black
cables.
3. Disconnect the two red
4. Remove the hold-down strap and lift the battery out
of the vehicle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of sparks: Whenever removing
the battery, disconnect the black (negative) cable first.
When reinstalling the battery, install the black (negative)
cable last.
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(negative) battery
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(positive) battery cables.
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