2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI ATV Service Manual, Page 252Get this manual
ELECTRICAL 5Charge battery at 110 of its amphour ratingExamples: 110 of amp battery.9 amp; 110 of 14 amp battery1.4 amp; 110 of 18 amp battery1.8 amp (recommended charging rates)6Check specific gravity of each cell with hydrometer to assure each has reading of 1.270 or higher
Maintain between upper and lower level marks
BATTERY TERMINALSTERMINAL BOLTS
Use Polaris corrosion resistant Nyogelt grease (PN 2871329) on battery boltsSee Battery Installation on Page 10.221Disconnect holder strap and remove covers2Disconnect battery negative (-) (black) cable first, followed by the positive (+) (red) cableCAUTION Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery, disconnect the negative (black) cable first and reinstall the negative cable last! 3Remove the battery4Remove the filler caps and add distilled water only as needed to bring each cell to the proper levelDo not overfill the batteryRefill using only distilled waterTap water contains minerals which are harmful to batteryDo not allow cleaning solution or tap water inside the batteryBattery life may be reduced5Reinstall the battery caps