2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual
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SECTION 24 – BATTERIES: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
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DANGER
• See General Warning on page 1-1.
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WARNING
• See General Warning on page 1-1.
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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full
face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area only. Batteries emit hydrogen while being charged.
Hydrogen is an explosive gas and must never exceed a level of 2% of the air.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
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WARNING
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle or battery charger.
Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Ensure battery connections are clean and properly tightened. See Battery Care on page 24-9.
CAUT ION
• On all electric vehicles, turn off all accessories before charging batteries.
NOTE:
Recycle or dispose of discarded batteries in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The batteries supplied with an electric vehicle are different from those supplied with an automobile. The out-
ward appearance of these two batteries is similar, but the operating characteristics are very different. The
electric vehicle battery is a deep-cycle battery, and the automotive battery is a “starting, lighting and ignition”
(SLI) battery. They should never be substituted for one another. For gasoline vehicles,
see
Battery on
page 13-30
or
Battery on page 14-30.
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