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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION

Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings 1 1/2 gallons(6 liters)Clear Water1/4 Cup (60 ml)Sodium Bicarbonate(Baking Soda)2 Gallon(7.5 liter) GardenSprayer 1 quart(1 liter)Clear Water2 Teaspoons(10 ml)SodiumBicarbonate(Baking Soda) OR NonMetallicWand PlasticSprayBottle FRONT Ref Pns 1 Fig. 22 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes. Use asoft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteriesto remove any conductive residue. Rinse the entire areawith low pressure clear water. Do not use a pressurewasher. All of the items required for complete battery cleaning and watering (electric vehicles only) are con-tained in the Battery Maintenance Kit (P/N 25587-G01). Fig. 23 36V (4 Passenger) Battery Connections If the batteries have been cleaned and any acid in thebattery rack area neutralized as recommended, no corro-sion to the battery racks or surrounding area should bepresent. Any corrosion found should be immediatelyremoved with a putty knife and a wire brush. The areashould be washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate(baking soda) and water and thoroughly dried beforepriming and painting with a corrosion resistant paint.The batteries should be placed into the battery racks andthe battery hold downs tightened to 45 - 55 in. lbs. (5 - 6Nm) torque, to prevent movement but not tight enough tocause distortion of the battery cases.Inspect all wires and terminals. Clean any corrosion fromthe battery terminals or the wire terminals with a solutionof sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and brush clean ifrequired.

Battery Watering, Cleaning & Replacement

The 48V model is equipped with swing out battery racksto make the batteries accessible for watering, cleaningand removal.Starting with model year 2007 the 2 passenger model ofthe 36V vehicle is equipped with swing out battery racks.2005 & 2006 models require that the load bed beremoved to acces the battery set.The 4 passenger 36V model requires that the load bedbe removed to access the battery set. Before any electrical service is performed on 48 V (PDS)model vehicles, the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch mustbe placed in the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position.If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is discon-nected for any reason on the PDS model vehicle, theRun-Tow/Maintenance switch must be left in the ‘Tow/ Maintenance’ position for at least 30 seconds after thecircuit is restored.

To prevent battery explosion that could result insevere personal injury or death, extreme caremust be used with aerosol containers of batteryterminal protectant. Insulate the metal contain- er to prevent the metal can from contacting bat- tery terminals which could result in an explosion.

Remove battery hold downs and cables. Lift out batterieswith a commercially available lifting device.

Owner’s Manual and Service Guide

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