E-Z-GO FLEET PDS GOLF CAR, Owner'S Manual & Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 21
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Battery Cleaning
To prevent battery damage, be sure that
all battery caps (if equipped) are tightly
installed.
To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutral-
ize acid before rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components
while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref. Fig. 16 on page 14).
When cleaning the outside of batteries and terminals,
first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before
rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid will
move acid from the top of batteries to another area of the
vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the metal
structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally, con-
ductive residue will remain on the batteries and contrib-
ute to their self discharge.
To reduce the possi-
bility of battery
explosion that could
result in severe injury or death, do not use
metallic spray wand to clean battery and
keep all smoking materials, open flame or
sparks away from the battery.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and
sides of the batteries with a solution of sodium bicarbon-
ate (baking soda) and water. This solution is best applied
with a garden type sprayer equipped with a non metallic
spray wand or plastic spray bottle. The solution
should consist of the ingredients shown in the illustration
(Ref Fig. 27 on page 21). In addition, special attention
should be paid to metal components adjacent to the bat-
teries which should also be sprayed with the solution.
Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes. Use a
soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteries
to remove any conductive residue. Rinse the entire area
with low pressure clear water. Do not use a pressure
washer. All of the items required for complete battery
cleaning and watering (electric vehicles only) are con-
tained in the Battery Maintenance Kit (P/N 25587-G01).
Battery Replacement
Before any electrical service is per-
formed on PDS model vehicles, the
Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be placed in the ‘Tow/Mainte-
nance’ position.
If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is disconnected for
any reason on the PDS model vehicle, the Run-Tow/Maintenance
switch must be left in the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position for at least
30 seconds after the circuit is restored.
Fig. 26 Automatic Watering Gun
Watering gun similar to the type included in the
Battery Maintenance Kit
Pure Water
Valve consistently
fills to a
predetermined
level
Electrolyte
Level
Single Battery Cell
Ref Awg 1
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Fig. 27 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution
1 1/2 gallons
(6 liters)
Clear Water
1/4 Cup (60 ml)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
2 Gallon
(7.5 liter)
Garden
Sprayer
Ref Pns 1
1 quart
(1 liter)
Clear Water
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
Sodium
Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle
OR
Non
Metallic
Wand