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16599 rev. B pub. 11/07/2017
section 4
maintenance
BATTERY & ELECTRICAL
Battery Charging - 48V Models
(Refer to Figure 4 .23)
• A charging port is located on the seat surround below the driver side of the bench
seat . Use an AWG 12 gauge cord to charge .
• The charger will come on and begin to charge on its own .
• A fully discharged battery set will take 9-12 hours to fully recharge .
Battery Charging - Gas Models
Use a trickle charger to maintain battery voltage as needed .
Step by step watering procedure:
Battery Disposal
Lead-acid batteries are completely recyclable . Return whole scrap battery
to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling . For information on
returning batteries to Trojan Battery Company for recycling call 800-423-6569 . For
neutralized spills, place residue in acid-resistant containers with sorbent material,
sand or earth and dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
for acid and lead compounds . Contact local and/or state environmental officials
regarding disposal information .
Fuse Locations
(Refer to figures 4 .24, 4 .25 & 4 .26)
Your 48V Vehicle has fused protection for the main motor circuit, along with the
low amperage 48 volt circuit, and the 12 volt circuit . Shown in figure 4 .23 (next
page) is the 500 amp main fuse . This fuse will blow in the event of a short across
the battery posts, or a catasatrophic failure in the motor or controller . Should this
fuse blow, it must be replaced with a like 500 amp fuse . These fuses are available
through your dealer .
The electrolyte is a solution of acid and water so skin
contact should be avoided.
NEVER jump the battery with an automotive battery
REMEMBER: Always wear a safety shield
or approved safety goggles when adding
water or charging batteries.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Fuse Replacement
Your unit is equipped with fuses to protect the electrical system from excessive
load conditions . Units are equipped with 20 amp fuses located just forward of the
engine .
Replace fuses by opening the sealed fuse holder . Remove fuses and replace . Close
the fuse holder . Fuse replacement is part number 2-70029 .
FUSES
a . Open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells .
b . Check electrolyte level; the minimum level is at the top of the plates .
c . If necessary add just enough water to cover the plates at this time .
d . Put batteries on a complete charge before adding any additional water
(refer to the Charging section) .
e . Once charging is completed, open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells .
f . Add water until the electrolyte level is 1/8” below the bottom of the fill well .
g . A piece of rubber can be used safely as a dipstick to help determine this level .
h . Clean, replace, and tighten all vent caps .
figure 4 .23 (battery charging port)
Battery Watering
Flooded batteries need water . More importantly, watering must be done at the
right time and in the right amount or else the battery’s performance and longevity
suffers . Water should always be added after fully charging the battery . Prior to
charging, there should be enough water to cover the plates . If the battery has been
discharged (partially or fully), the water level should also be above the plates .
Keeping the water at the correct level after a full charge will prevent having to
worry about the water level at a different state of charge . Depending on the local
climate, charging methods, application, etc . Trojan (the battery manufacturer)
recommends that batteries be checked once a month until you get a feel for how
thirsty your batteries are .
Important things to remember:
1 . Do not let the plates get exposed to air . This will damage (corrode) the plates .
2 . Do not fill the water level in the filling well to the cap . This most likely will cause
the battery to overflow acid, consequently losing capacity and causing a
corrosive mess .
3 . Do not use water with a high mineral content . Use distilled or deionized water
only .
DRIVER SIDE OF
BENCH SEAT
SEAT SURROUND
