BATTERIES: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Battery Care
2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual
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BATTERY CARE
See General Warning on page 1-1.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
To keep batteries in sound operating condition, follow these steps on a regular basis.
1. Any corrosion build-up on or around batteries should be removed immediately. Terminal connections
should be clean and tight. Any frayed or worn wires should be replaced. After all cables have been con-
nected, coat all terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305) to help prevent future
corrosion.
2. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of
baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off bat-
teries. Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry
and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
See Self-Discharge on
page 24-10.
3. Maintain proper electrolyte level.
See Electrolyte Level on page 24-10.
4. Batteries should be properly charged every day they are used. Check the batteries periodically to see
that they are in a full state of charge.
See Battery Charger on page 24-12.
5. Keep hold-downs tight.
See Vibration Damage on page 24-11.
Figure 24-4 IQ System Electric Vehicle - 12-Volt Bat-
tery Configuration
(Viewed from driver side of vehicle)
1. Place TOW/RUN Switch in TOW before disconnecting or
connecting battery cables.
2. Remove negative battery cable.
3. Remove positive battery cable.
Connect battery cables in reverse order.
1
2
3
4
3
2
1
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