Baja BA400, Owner'S Manual

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Baja™ Mobility BA400
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EN I I I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
You may need the following to change your batteries:
 Metric/standard socket set and ratchet
 Adjustable wrench
WARNING! Do not lift beyond your physical capability. Ask for assistance when necessary while
disassembling or assembling your vehicle.
WARNING! Do not pull on electrical harness wires directly to detach them from the vehicle.
Always grasp the connector itself when disconnecting the harness to prevent wire damage.
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag. Contact your
local waste disposal agency or your authorized dealer for instructions on disposal and battery recycling, which
is our recommended course of action.
To change batteries in your vehicle:
1. Remove the seat by lifting it straight up and o ff of the vehicle. If
you encounter resistance when removing the seat, disengage the
seat rotation lever and swivel the seat back and forth while lifting
up on the seat.
2. Remove the rear shroud by lifting it straight up and o ff the vehicle.
The shroud is secured to the vehicle with reusable fasteners and two
(2) thumbscrews. See fi gure 12.
3. Remove the battery shroud by removing the four (4) thumbscrews
that secure it to the vehicle frame, and then lifting the shroud straight
up and o ff of the vehicle. See fi gure 12.
4. Disconnect the battery tie-down straps.
5. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals by sliding
back the terminal boots and unscrewing the nut from the bolt. See
fi gure 14.
6. Remove the old batteries from the battery wells.
7. Place a new battery in each battery well. Face the battery terminals
of each battery away from the seat post. See fi gure 15.
NOTE: Use battery straps to secure batteries in the battery wells.
Please refer to
fi gures 13 and 16 for battery strap installation
procedures.
8. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal on
each battery.
9. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal
on each battery.
10. Reposition the terminal boots over the battery terminals.
11. Reconnect the battery tie-down straps.
12. Reinstall the battery shroud, the rear shroud and the seat.
Figure 12. Battery Shroud Removal/
Installation
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2
IDENTIFICATION KEY
1. THUMBSCREW
2. REAR
SHROUD
3. BATTERY SHROUD