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NOTE:
Don’t over-tighten terminals!
Charge the battery immediately after discharge, or it will affect the battery life. Charge the batteries
that are in long storage or non-fully charged separately.
Keep the filling-water container clean, so no impurities will be put into the battery.
When the environment temperature is under -40° F, the density of the electrolyte after charging is
1.28 - 1.29 g/cm
3
. If it is more than 1.30 g/cm
3
, the battery can be damaged badly. Add water
immediately to keep the electrolyte value to normal. If the battery discharges by 80% (the
electrolyte is between the range 1.13 - 1.15 g/cm
3
), charge it immediately. At this range the vehicle
can only last 2 - 3 mi. Don’t discharge any longer, or it will damage the battery.
Charge the battery fully before storage. Charge it at least once a month for 24 hours. Discharge the
batteries and charge it once again before use.
See an authorized dealer for further help and maintenance.
Battery Replacement
Replace the batteries immediately when approaching the end of the battery’s life. The capacity of a
battery at the end of its life will decrease quickly and won’t meet the standard range (miles on full
charge). Consult with the supplier or dealer for a detailed battery replacement.
Remove battery tie-downs and cables. Lift out batteries with a commercially available lifting device.
If the batteries have been cleaned and any acid in the battery rack area has been neutralized as
recommended, no corrosion to the battery racks or surrounding area should be present. Any
corrosion found should be immediately removed with a putty knife and a wire brush. The area
should be washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and thoroughly
dried before priming and painting with a corrosion resistant paint.
The batteries should be placed into the battery racks and the battery tie-downs tightened to 45 - 55
in. lbs. (5 - 6 Nm) torque to prevent movement but not tight enough to cause distortion of the
battery cases.
Inspect all wires and terminals. Clean any corrosion from the battery terminals or the wire
terminals with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and clean with a wire brush.
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