Owner`s manual

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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Battery
A battery does not store electricity, but is able to produce electricity as the result of a chemical reaction which releases
stored chemical energy in the form of electrical energy. The chemical reaction takes place faster in warm conditions
and slower in cold conditions. Temperature is important when conducting tests on a battery and test results must be
corrected to compensate for temperature differences.
As a battery ages, it still performs adequately except that its capacity is diminished. Capacity describes the time that a
battery can continue to provide its design amperes from a full charge.
A battery has a maximum life, therefore good maintenance is designed to maximize the available life and reduce the
factors that can reduce the life of the battery.
Battery Maintenance
Tool List Qty. Tool List Qty.
Insulated Wrench, 9/16”.............................................. 1 Battery Carrier..............................................................1
Hydrometer ................................................................. 1 Battery Maintenance Kit P/N 25587-G01.....................1
Battery Protective Spray ............................................. 1
At Each Charging Cycle
To reduce the possibility of fire, never attach a battery charger to a vehicle that is to be unat-
tended beyond the normal charging cycle. Overcharging could cause damage to the vehicle bat-
teries and result in extreme overheating. The charger should be checked after 24 hours and
unplugged after the charge cycle is complete.
Before charging the batteries, inspect the plug of the battery charger and vehicle receptacle housing for dirt or debris.
Charge the batteries after each day’s use.
Monthly
• Inspect all wiring for fraying, loose terminations, corrosion or deterioration of insulation.
• Check that the electrolyte level is correct and add suitable water as required.
• Clean the batteries and wire terminations.
• Coat battery terminals with commercially available protectant.
Electrolyte Level and Water
The correct level of the electrolyte is 1/2” (13 mm) above the plates in each cell.
This level will leave approximately 1/4” - 3/8” (6 - 10 mm) of space between the electrolyte and the vent tube. The elec-
trolyte level is important since any portion of the plates exposed to air will be ruined beyond repair. Also avoid filling with
too much water, which will result in electrolyte being forced out of the battery due to gassing and a decrease in volume
of the electrolyte that results from the charging cycle.
DO NOT overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel electrolyte and result in component damage.