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R-12-03-01
March 01, 2012
Battery Testing and Diagnostic Overview for Polaris Electric Vehicles
Polaris Dealer Services has released this Team Tip to inform you that detailed Battery Testing and Diagnostic
Procedures are located on the dealer website under 'News, Forms & Links – Service & Warranty'.
Dealership technicians should refer to these procedures any time they are performing the battery testing and
diagnostic operations outlined below. Please distribute this Team Tip to all service personnel.
Battery Testing and Diagnostic Procedures:
A.
How to Select the Proper Extension Cord
B.
Power Supply and Dedicated Circuit Information
C.
Battery Electrolyte Maintenance
D.
Battery Charging Tips
E.
Open-Circuit Voltage Testing Procedure
F.
Specific Gravity Reference Table
G.
Specific Gravity Test Procedure
H.
Torque-Load Battery Test Procedure
I.
Carbon Pile Load Test Procedure
J.
Discharge Machine Usage
Battery Testing Worksheets:
Polaris EV-LSV / RANGER EV (eight 12V batteries)
Polaris Breeze (six 8V batteries)
1999 – 2004 GEM (six 12V batteries)
2005 – 2012 GEM e2, e4, eS (six 12V batteries)
2007 – 2012 GEM eLXD, e6 (nine 8V batteries)
2006 – 2012 GEM e6, eL (six 12V batteries)
NOTE: If viewing this Team Tip electronically, simply click on the links above to jump to specific
topics.
To access the Battery Testing and Diagnostic Procedures document and accompanying worksheets
from the STOP site;
STEP 1: Select 'News, Forms & Links' from the 'Service and Warranty' dropdown menu.
Electric Vehicles – Battery Testing and Diagnosis
STEP 2: Click on
The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of
authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.
(state of charge as related to specific gravity)
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- Page 1 STEP 2: Click on The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.
- Page 2 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors.
- Page 3 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors.
- Page 4 46.03 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.
- Page 5 Watch voltmeter for the lowest voltage displayed. The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors.
- Page 6 NOTE: It is important to observe ambient temperature as this will greatly affect test results. The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors.
- Page 7 0.5 volts between the highest battery reading, and any other battery reading. The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors.
- Page 8 Cell 6 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.
- Page 9 Cell 4 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.
- Page 10 Cell 6 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.
- Page 11 Cell 6 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.
- Page 12 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.
- Page 13 Cell 6 The information contained within this Team Tip is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Sales Inc. This Team Tip is provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This Team Tip is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written consent of Polaris Sales Inc.