PAGE 14 — TB12SE/TB12PE TUFFTRUK POWER BUGGY • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/01/22)
BEFORE STARTING
BATTERY
This unit is of negative ground
DO NOT
connect in reverse.
ALWAYS
maintain battery fluid level between the specified
marks. Battery life will be shortened, if the fluid levels are
not properly maintained. Add only distilled water when
replenishment is necessary.
DO NOT
over fill. Check to see whether the battery cables
are loose. Poor contact may result in poor starting or
malfunctions.
ALWAYS
keep the terminals firmly tightened and coat
the terminals with an approved battery terminal treatment
compound. Replace battery with only recommended type
battery. The battery type used in this power buggy is BCI
Group 27.
The battery is sufficiently charged if the specific gravity
of the battery fluid is 1.28 (at 68° F). If the specific gravity
should fall to 1.245 or lower, it indicates that the battery is
dead and needs to be recharged or replaced.
Before charging the battery with an external electric source,
be sure to disconnect the battery cables.
CAUTION
NEVER
disable or disconnect the
emergency stop
switch
. It is provided for operator safety. Injury may
result if it is disabled, disconnected or improperly
maintained.
CAUTION
ALWAYS
disconnect the negative terminal
FIRST
and
reconnect the negative terminal
LAST
.
INSPECTION
Battery Cable Installation
ALWAYS
be sure the battery cables (Figure 3) are properly
connected to the battery terminals as shown below. The
batteries are connected in series.
Figure 3. Battery Series Connections
When connecting battery do the following:
1.
NEVER
connect the battery cables to the battery
terminals when the ignition is in the
ON
position (start).
2. Place a small amount of battery terminal treatment
compound around both battery terminals. This will
ensure a good connection and will help prevent
corrosion around the battery terminals.
POSITIVE
JUMPER
RED
NEGATIVE
BLACK
BATTER
Y 1
12 VOL
T
BA
TTER
Y 2
12 VOL
T
24 VDC TOTAL
SERIES CONNECTION
CAUTION
Inadequate battery connections may cause poor
starting of the TuffTruk buggy, and create other
malfunctions.
NOTICE
If the battery cable is connected incorrectly, electrical
damage to the power buggy will occur. Pay close attention
to the polarity of the battery when connecting the battery.
