Bad Boy 2013 INSTINCT, 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.
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BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE
Safety
Always observe the following warnings when working on or near batteries.
To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, keep all smoking
materials, open flames or sparks away from the batteries.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries. Do not charge batteries without adequate venti-
lation. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all electrical accessories are turned off before starting work
on the vehicle.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery terminal.
Batteries are heavy. Use proper lifting techniques when moving them.
Always lift the battery with a commercially available battery lifting device.
Use care not to tip batteries when removing or installing them; spilled elec-
trolyte can cause burns and damage.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause
severe burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and
eyes with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a physician immedi-
ately.
Always wear a safety shield or approved safety goggles when adding water or
charging batteries.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml)
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of water
and flushed with water.
Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being spilled from the battery dur-
ing the charge cycle. Expelled electrolyte may cause damage to the vehicle and storage facili-
ty.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate met-
al container to prevent can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench from
shorting out a battery, which could result in an explosion and severe personal inju-
ry or death.
Battery Disposal
Lead-acid batteries are recyclable. Return whole scrap batteries to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling.
For neutralized spells, place residue in acid-resistant containers with absorbent 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 environ-
mental officials regarding disposal information.
Battery
A battery is defined as two dissimilar metals immersed in an acid. If the acid is absent or if the metals are not dissimilar,
a battery has not been created. The batteries most commonly used in these vehicles are lead acid.
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