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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Owner’s Guide
Explosive hydrogen gas is created during the charge cycle of the batteries. Good ventilation is necessary to remove gas
from closed spaces. The air must change every 12 minutes.
Never charge a vehicle near flammable materials, open flame or sparks. Never charge a vehicle near gas water heaters
and furnaces.
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, complete the items shown in the
INITIAL SERVICE CHART
.
CHARGER
Both off-board and on-board chargers must be operated according to the charger manufacturer’s instructions. An on-
board charger is standard equipment on this vehicle. If the vehicle has the off-board charger option, make sure you keep
and follow the operation instructions supplied with the charger. Always remove the off-board charger from the vehicle
before and during the charge cycle. Never charge the batteries in a hazardous environment.
Risk of electric shock. Connect the charger power cord to an outlet that is correctly
installed and connected to an electrical ground according to all codes and regulations. A
grounded outlet is necessary to decrease the risk of electric shock – do not use ground
adapters or replace the plug. Do not touch parts of output connector or battery terminals
that do not have insulation.
Disconnect the DC plug before you make or break the connections to a battery that is
charging. Do not open or disassemble the charger. Do not operate the charger if the AC
cord is damaged. Make sure qualified personnel does all repair work to the charger.
Refer to APPENDIX A for the charger manufacturer User’s Guide for operation instructions, maintenance instructions
and fault diagnosis.
On-Board Charger
To decrease the risk of electrical shock or electrocution, make sure that the charger plug is not
damaged and is correctly connected to a grounded outlet.
The power AC cord has a plug with a ground post. Do not remove, cut or bend the ground post.
INITIAL SERVICE CHART
Item
Service Operation
Portable Charger
Remove from vehicle and correctly install.
Batteries
Charge the batteries.
Seats
Remove the protective plastic cover.
Brakes
Check the operation.
Calculate the distance necessary to stop the vehicle for the brake
performance test.
Tires
Check air pressure. See “Recommended Tire Pressures” on
page 31.
General
Check for possible leaks that may have started during shipment.
