2004 Polaris Sportsman 600/700 Service Manual, Page 277Get this manual
ILJI NOTE: This test can only be performed on machines with electric startersTh is test cannot be performed with an engir'e or starting system that is not worKing propertyThe chart below indicates freezing points by specific gravityElectrolyte Freezing POintSpecific Gravity of Electrolyte 1.265 Freezing Point
A battery may indicate lui chatge condition the ocv test and the specific gravity lest, but stiI may net have the storage capacity necessary to properly fooction in the electrical systemFor INs reason, battery capacity or load lest should be c:orDJcted whenever poor battery perfoonance is encounteredTo perform this test, hook rTMJIitester to the battery in the same mamet as was done in the OCV testThe reading should be 12.6vo1ts or greaterEngage the starter and obsefve the battery voltage while cranking the engineContinue the test for 15 secondsDuring cranking the observed voltage should not drop beIow9.S voltsII the beginning voltage is 12.6 volts or higher and the Cfanking voltage drops below 9.5 volts during the lest, replace the battery