Ezgo MPT 1000 48V, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Guide
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench
from ’shorting out’ a battery, which could result in an explosion and severe
personal injury or death.
Battery
A battery is defined as two dissimilar metals immersed in an acid. If the acid is absent or if the metals are not dissimilar, a
battery has not been created. The batteries most commonly used in these vehicles are lead acid.
A battery does not store electricity, but is able to produce electricity as the result of a chemical reaction which releases
stored chemical energy in the form of electrical energy. The chemical reaction takes place faster in warm conditions and
slower in cold conditions. Temperature is important when conducting tests on a battery and test results must be corrected to
compensate for temperature differences.
As a battery ages, it still performs adequately except that its capacity is diminished. Capacity describes the time that a bat-
tery can continue to provide its design amperes from a full charge.
A battery has a maximum life, therefore good maintenance is designed to maximize the available life and reduce the fac-
tors that can reduce the life of the battery.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Tool List Qty.
Insulated Wrench, 9/16" ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Battery Carrier ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Hydrometer............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Battery Maintenance Kit P/N 25587-G01 ............................................................................................................... 1
At Each Charging Cycle
To reduce the possibility of fire, never attach a battery charger to a vehicle that is to be unattended
beyond the normal charging cycle. Overcharging could cause damage to the vehicle batteries and
result in extreme overheating. The charger should be checked after 24 hours and unplugged after
the charge cycle is complete.
Before charging the batteries, inspect the plug of the battery charger and vehicle receptacle housing for dirt or debris.
Charge the batteries after each day’s use.
Monthly
• Inspect all wiring for fraying, loose terminations, corrosion or deterioration of insulation.
• Check that the electrolyte level is correct and add suitable water as required.
• Clean the batteries and wire terminations.
• Coat battery terminals with commercially available protectant.
Electrolyte Level and Water
The correct level of the electrolyte is 1/2" (13 mm) above the plates in each cell.
This level will leave approximately 1/4" - 3/8" (6 - 10 mm) of space between the electrolyte and the vent tube. The electro-
lyte level is important since any portion of the plates exposed to air will be ruined beyond repair. Also avoid filling with too
much water, which will result in electrolyte being forced out of the battery due to gassing and a decrease in volume of the
electrolyte that results from the charging cycle.