BATTERIES: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Battery Care
2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual
Page 24-11
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MINERAL CONTENT
For the longest battery life, use distilled water in batteries. However, if tap water is to be used, be sure the min-
eral contents are below these levels:
VIBRATION DAMAGE
The battery hold-downs should always be tight enough to keep the battery from bouncing. Battery life may be
severely shortened if the battery hold-downs are too loose. Battery hold-downs should be tightened to 40 in-
lb (4.5 N·m). Excessive vibration causes the plates to shed prematurely and shortens the life of the battery. It
may also cause acid to leak out of the vent caps and corrosion to build up on surrounding metal parts. The
acid which is lost reduces the capacity of the battery and cannot be replaced. Battery hold-downs should NOT
be so tight as to crack or buckle the battery case. This may cause leaks which would dry out a cell or cause
internal short circuits.
See Battery Replacement on page 24-8.
IMPURITY
ALLOWABLE CONTENT
(PARTS PER MILLION)
Suspended matter
Trace
Total solids
100.0
Calcium and Magnesium
Oxides
40.0
Iron
5.0
Ammonia
8.0
Organic matter
50.0
Nitrates
10.0
Nitrites
5.0
Chloride
5.0
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