2013 RTV 900

garciajoe

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B2650 Z422 RTV 900XT Cyclone Rake North Star log splitter Woods Heritage RD60
Oct 22, 2014
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Serena, Illinois
I've replaced my battery with an Optima Yellow top that has side and top terminals. I installed a 3500# winch, and planed on connecting the RTV as usual to the top post, and the winch to the side post. read the installation instructions for the Optima battery and they said "do not connect a winch to the side terminals". they gave no explanation, and I guess I need one. Any one have an explanation? Should I run the RTV off the side terminals, and the winch off the top? I don't understand what the difference would be. Thanks
 

NorthwoodsLife

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Kubota B7100(sold), Kubota LX2610 Cab
Oct 15, 2021
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The side terminals in the yellow top are connected inside the battery by a strap that may melt due to heat from a winch's power draw.