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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Aerosol containers of battery protector spray must be used with extreme care. Insulate the metal
container to decrease the risk of container from contacting battery terminals which could result in
an explosion.
Figure 8 Battery Connections
Prolonged Storage
Disconnect the battery charger, controller and
other electronic devices for extended storage. All
connected electronic components cause the dis-
charge of batteries.
Put the run/tow switch in the RUN position for
extended storage of the vehicle to prevent draining of
the batteries.
During storage, the batteries need attention to keep
them maintained and prevent discharge. In high tem-
peratures the chemical reaction is faster, while low
temperatures cause the chemical reaction to slow. A
vehicle that is stored at 90° F (2° C) will lose.002 of
specific gravity each day. If a completely charged bat-
tery has a specific gravity of 1.275, and the battery is
not used, it will become partially discharged.
When it reaches 1.240, which it will do in less than 20
days, it must be charged again. If a battery stays in a
discharged state, sulfating occurs on and within the
plates. This condition is not reversible and will cause
6 - 8V BATTERY SYSTEM
BL+ Red Wire
from Solenoid
Black Wire from
Charger Receptacle
BL- Black Wire
from Controller
Black Wire
from Harness
Red and Grey
Wires
from
Charger Receptacle
Red and Grey
Wires
from
Charger Receptacle
Black Wire from
Charger Receptacle
BL+ Red Wire
from Solenoid
BL- Black
Wire from
Controller
Black Wire
from Harness
4 - 12V BATTERY SYSTEM
1.100
1.120
1.160
1.200
1.240
1.280
1.140
1.180
1.220
1.260
1.300
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY ELECTROLYTE FREEZING POINT
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+15
+5
-5
-15
-25
-35
-45
-55
-65
-75
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Figure 9 Freezing point of electrolyte
