Section 6: Maintenance
4220ST & 4420ST Light Utility Vehicles 700-504M
8/05/08
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Table of Contents
Adding Water to the Battery
!
CAUTION
Do not overfill battery with water. Electrolytes may overflow
and damage paint, wiring or structure. Use soap and water to
clean the battery. Be careful not to get soap and water into the
battery. Use baking soda mixed in water to clean corrosion off
the terminals.
There should be no need to add water throughout the
normal life of a maintenance-free battery. However,
abnormal electrical system conditions or high ambient
temperatures may boil off more water than normal.
Batteries with removable vent caps should have the
water level checked in them once a year. Water level in
each cell should be up to the level indicator. If not, add
water. Distilled water should be used to fill each cell in the
battery. However, tap water may be used if tap water is
not hard or does not have high mineral or alkali content.
Do not overfill. Have the charging system checked by
your local Land Pride dealer if the battery requires water
every few months.
Charging the Battery
Batteries that are severely discharged may not take or
indicate a charge immediately. Some automatic chargers
need a minimum voltage before they will start charging
and some will not indicate a charging condition at the
meter until the battery reaches a minimum charge.
Consult your charger manual to determine how your
charger works.
When recharging batteries, please follow these
important safety precautions:
1.
Secure vehicle for maintenance. See "Securing
Vehicle for Maintenance" on page 25.
2.
Read manufacturer’s instructions for the charger.
3.
Leave battery charger unplugged until its cables are
connected to the battery.
4.
Choose the correct battery charger to properly charge
a battery.
5.
Put on protective eye wear, rubber gloves, work
clothes and remove all jewelry.
6.
Don’t charge a frozen battery. Allow battery to warm
up to about 60 deg. F before charging.
7.
Charge batteries in a well ventilated area.
8.
Never smoke while charging a battery.
9.
If applicable, remove vent caps and check battery’s
water level. If water level is low, follow instructions for
"Adding Water to the Battery" above.
10. If applicable, reinstall vent caps before charging.
11. Set charger to 12 volts.
12. Plug in and turn on charger.
13. Don’t wiggle connections to check contact while
charger is turned on or plugged in.
14. Choose lowest amperage setting initially. Once
charger is on and battery is charging you may want to
choose a higher amp setting to reduce charging time.
Jump Starting the Battery
The battery will discharge if lights or any other electrical
equipment is left on after engine has stopped running.
Also, the battery will discharge if lights or power plug
outlet is used over a prolong period while engine is idling.
The engine can be jump-started with a booster battery.
Follow procedures listed below when jump-starting.
Prepare Vehicle to Jump-Start
1.
Use only a 12-volt battery to jump-start the Treker.
Higher voltages can damage starter motor and other
electrical components. Do not use a 24 volt battery or
two 12-volt batteries connected in series.
2.
Do not disconnect a vehicle’s battery that needs a
jump-start. Disconnecting the battery can damage the
vehicle’s electrical system.
3.
Park second vehicle close to the vehicle needing a
boost without touching the two vehicles together. Set
parking brake on both vehicles.
4.
Turn off all ignition switches, electric switches, light
switches and set parking brakes on both vehicles.
Connecting Jumper Cables
Refer to Figure 6-4 on page 29:
1.
Inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Remove
excess corrosion before connecting jumper cables.
2.
Connect one end of the red jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the dead battery.
3.
Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the booster battery.
4.
Connect one end of the black jumper cable to the
negative (-) terminal on the booster battery.
!
WARNING
Make connection in step 5 below to a metal surface away from
battery. Never connect to negative (-) post of dead battery or to
a metal surface near the battery. Sparking near the battery can
result in a battery gas explosion and personal injury.
5.
Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to a
metal surface on the vehicle that has the dead battery.
6.
Inspect jumper cables to make certain they are not in
the way of moving or rotating components. Reposition
any cables that will be in the way.
