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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.
5
Battery Removal and Installation
Improper handling of high voltage wiring, batter-
ies, or control systems could result in serious or
fatal injury by electric shock. Only qualified tech-
nicians should repair or access high voltage wir-
ing, battery packs, and associated systems.
To prevent battery explosion that could result in
severe personal injury or death, extreme care
must be used with aerosol containers of battery
terminal protectant. Insulate the metal container
to prevent the metal can from contacting battery
terminals, which could result in an explosion.
If the batteries are replaced, make sure they are the exact
type and model originally supplied with the vehicle. Failure
to follow this caution can result in damage to the vehicle’s
electrical system.
Before disconnecting the batteries set the RUN - MAINTE-
NANCE/STORAGE switch to MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
.
Prolonged Storage
During periods of storage, the batteries will need attention to
keep them maintained and prevent discharge.
In winter conditions, the battery must be fully charged to pre-
vent the possibility of freezing. A fully charged battery will not
freeze in temperatures above -75° F (-60° C). Although the
chemical reaction is slowed in cold temperatures, the battery
must be stored fully charged, and disconnected from any cir-
cuit that could discharge the battery. The controller should be
disconnected from the batteries by setting the RUN-MAINTE-
NANCE/STORAGE switch, located under the seat on the
passenger side, to the MAINTENANCE/STORAGE position.
The batteries must be cleaned and all deposits neutralized
and removed from the battery case to prevent self discharge.
The battery charger may be left connected to the vehicle to
maintain a full charge on the batteries, provided the charger
is plugged into an active electrical source. If power to the
electrical source is disconnected or interrupted the battery
charger will continue to check the charge on the battery pack,
this will draw power from the battery pack and eventually
drain the batteries if power is not restored in a timely manner.
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To Solenoid
To Controller B-
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1.120
1.160
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1.240
1.280
1.140
1.180
1.220
1.260
1.300
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