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The  readings  should  be  at  or  above  the  factory  specification  of  1.277  +/-  .007.  If  any  specific  gravity 

readings register low, then follow the steps below.   

1. Check and record voltage level(s). 

2. Put battery(s) on a complete charge. 

3. Take specific gravity readings again. 

 

If any specific gravity readings still register low then follow the steps below. 

1. Check voltage level(s). 

2. Perform equalization charge. Refer to the Equalizing section for the proper procedure. 

3. Take specific gravity readings again. 

 

If any specific gravity reading still registers lower than the factory specification of 1.277+/- .007 then one or 

more of the following conditions may exist: 

1. The battery is old and approaching the end of its life. 

2. The battery was left in a state of discharge too long. 

3. Electrolyte was lost due to spillage or overflow. 

4. A weak or bad cell is developing. 

5. Battery was watered excessively previous to testing. 

Batteries in conditions 1 - 4 should be taken to a specialist for further evaluation or retired from service. 

II. Open-Circuit Voltage Test 

For accurate voltage readings, batteries must remain idle (no charging, no discharging) for at least 6 hrs, 

preferably 24 hrs. 

1. Disconnect all loads from the batteries. 

2. Measure the voltage by a DC voltmeter. 

3. Check the state of charge with Table 1. 

4. Charge the battery if it registers 0% to 70% charged. 

If the battery value is lower than that in Table 1, the following conditions may exist:   

1. The battery was left in a state of discharge too long. 

2. The battery has a bad cell. 

Batteries in these conditions should be taken to a specialist for further evaluation or retired from service. 

Summary of Contents for Bubble Car

Page 1: ...1 58 West 9 th Street Atlantic Beach FL 32233 904 247 1818 CustomerSupport MotoElectricVehicles com MotoEV Bubble Car Owners Manual Pictures for Reference...

Page 2: ...ting Instructions Page 5 3 Controls Page 6 4 Operation Page 11 5 Maintenance Page 12 6 Main Trouble and troubleshooting Page 19 7 Lubrication Page 21 8 Periodic Maintenance Charts Page 22 9 Storage Pa...

Page 3: ...ehicles is not responsible for knowing you local laws please make sure you look into this before using your new vehicle IMPORTANT LABELS SAFETY LABEL Read carefully and understand the contents on the...

Page 4: ...4 Fig 2 Fig 3...

Page 5: ...n procedures to have a successful experience with the vehicle BEFORE OPERATING ALWAYS read this first before you start driving the vehicle ONLY authorized people should drive this vehicle DO NOT OPERA...

Page 6: ...your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on road Always back up slowly and watch behind the vehicle carefully Avoid starting or stopping suddenly Avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply at...

Page 7: ...ls Power key The power key is used to switch on the electrical system of the vehicle To engage the motor and start the vehicle Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the ON position at the same time...

Page 8: ...will activate which warns pedestrians and vehicles behind the vehicle Accelerator pedal The accelerator pedal is used to control the speed when driving When pressing down the accelerator pedal the ve...

Page 9: ...ause the vehicle to flip TOW RUN SWITCH available for Curtis 1268 controller Before operating the vehicle make sure the TOW RUN switch is on RUN position Make sure the TOW RUN switch is on the TOW pos...

Page 10: ...ing lights 3 Push the lever down to engage the left turning lights Right lever It s used to control the wiper and horn Wiper switch This switch is used to control windshield wiper LE SE Horn Switch Pr...

Page 11: ...ions on the meter from 0 to 1 The meter will decline from the top to the bottom as the battery discharges When the battery is too low the red indicator light will flash reminding you to recharge the b...

Page 12: ...accelerator pedal to stop the vehicle Please use the brake to avoid any damage to the batteries and motor PLEASE WEAR SAFETY BELTS AT ALL TIMES IF PROVIDED 5 Maintenance Users should perform regular m...

Page 13: ...vehicle is not in use plug the vehicle in The vehicle should be charged daily b If the vehicle is not going to be used daily it is best to leave the charger plugged in Moto Electric Vehicles uses a s...

Page 14: ...ighten all vent caps WARNING Never add acid into the battery 6 TESTING Visual inspection alone is not sufficient to determine the overall health of the battery Both open circuit voltage and specific g...

Page 15: ...he battery was left in a state of discharge too long 3 Electrolyte was lost due to spillage or overflow 4 A weak or bad cell is developing 5 Battery was watered excessively previous to testing Batteri...

Page 16: ...al objects across the battery terminals otherwise an arc can occur and it may cause explosion of the battery and physical injury Batteries should be installed or replaced only by a qualified electrici...

Page 17: ...and the armature coil 3 The commutating copper turns black The central line of the commutator deviates or its surface is not round and not smooth 4 The brush wears out changes colors and breaks The mo...

Page 18: ...e or a power washer 5 Make sure the connections are tight but do not over tighten them Faulty History File The handheld programmer to be ordered separately can be used to access the controller s fault...

Page 19: ...of the vehicle when you are not able to fix them Maintenance of Rear Axle 1 Clean any dust or debris daily that can cause any harm to the rear axle 2 Make sure all the connections are in good conditi...

Page 20: ...cable is too long or is stuck Adjust the brake cable or Replace The brake is Sticking Stuck 1 The brake pedal cannot disengage smoothly Replace 2 The brake shoe is out of line Refit or replace 3 The i...

Page 21: ...a force of 66 lbs or so keeping the vehicle at a speed of 2 3 its max speed The clearance for the brake plate is self adjusting Under a force of around 44 lbs the parking brake handle should be fixed...

Page 22: ...aintenance If the owner is not comfortable doing the maintenance a local dealer should be consulted to do the work 1D per day 1W per week 1M per month 1Q per quarter 1Y per year item Descriptions 1D 1...

Page 23: ...d the brake shoes should be replaced or not Y 17 Check if the hand brake functions well Applicable for vehicle with hand brake Y 18 Check for leaks at the brake fluid tank Applicable for vehicle with...

Page 24: ...to the recommended pressure 5 Clean the exterior of the vehicle and apply a rust inhibitor 6 Cover the vehicle with a breathable cover and store it in a dry safe and well ventilated place 7 If you pl...

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