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REPLACING BATTERIES
1. Before removing batteries, note the orientation of the batteries and the connecting wires. First, discon-
nect the batteries and discharge the controller as described in the WARNING above. Then remove
remaining wires and batteries.
• See Figure 18-5 For 36 volt V-Glide Vehicle battery wiring.
• See Figure 18-6 For PowerDrive System 48 Vehicle battery wiring.
2. Visually inspect the new batteries for any damage that may have occurred in transit.
3. If the old battery wires are going to be reused, inspect them for broken or frayed wires, damaged ter-
minals, or worn insulation. Remove any corrosion on the connectors. One cup of bicarbonate of soda
(baking soda) in a gallon of water and a wire brush do an excellent job of neutralizing and removing the
corrosion. Be careful not to allow this baking soda solution to enter the battery.
18-4
WARNING
• TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE VEHICLE, DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES AS
SHOWN IN FIGURE 17-1 (PAGE 17-2), AND THEN DISCHARGE THE CONTROLLER AS FOL-
LOWS:
- TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO “ON” AND PLACE THE FORWARD AND REVERSE LEVER IN THE
REVERSE POSITION.
- SLOWLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND KEEP IT DEPRESSED UNTIL THE
REVERSE WARNING BUZZER CAN NO LONGER BE HEARD. WHEN THE BUZZER STOPS
SOUNDING, THE CONTROLLER IS DISCHARGED.
• TO PREVENT ELECTROLYTE LEAKAGE FROM THE BATTERY VENTS, BATTERIES MUST BE
KEPT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. TIPPING A BATTERY BEYOND A 45° ANGLE IN AN ANY
DIRECTION CAN ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF ELECTROLYTE TO LEAK OUT THE VENT
HOLE. DO NOT EXCEED THIS 45° ANGLE WHEN LIFTING, CARRYING, OR INSTALLING BAT-
TERIES. BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY TO SKIN OR EYES, AND
CAN DAMAGE CLOTHING.
DANGER
• WEAR A FULL FACE SHIELD WHEN WORKING AROUND BATTERIES BECAUSE OF THE DAN-
GER OF AN EXPLODING BATTERY.
• BATTERY - EXPLOSIVE GASES - DO NOT SMOKE! KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES, CIGARETTES
AWAY. TOOLS, WIRES AND METAL OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SPARKS WHEN “SHORTED”
ACROSS A BATTERY. INSULATED TOOLS SHOULD BE USED. EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN WHEN DISCONNECTING OR RECONNECTING BATTERIES. WHEN WIRES ARE DIS-
CONNECTED, BE SURE TO KEEP THEM AWAY FROM BATTERY POSTS AND OTHER WIRES.
VENTILATE WHEN CHARGING OR USING IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE TO PREVENT EXPLOSIVE
GAS BUILD-UP.
• POISON - CONTAINS ACID - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS - AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES
OR CLOTHING!
BATTERY ACID ANTIDOTES:
EXTERNAL: FLUSH WITH WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY!
INTERNAL:
DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK OR WATER. FOLLOW WITH MILK OF
MAGNESIA OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY!
EYES:
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY!
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