E-Z-GO 2Five Owner Manual - Page 109

At Each Charging Cycle, Monthly, Tool List, capacity, available

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Tool List Qty. Insulated Wrench, 9/16" ...1 Battery Watering Jug (available at most automotive parts stores 1 As a battery ages, it still performs adequately except that its capacity is diminished. Capacity describes the time that a battery can continue to provide its design amperes from a full charge. A battery has a maximum life, therefore good maintenance is designed to maximize the available life and reduce the factors that can reduce the life of the battery. At Each Charging Cycle Before charging the batteries, inspect the plug of the power cord and vehicle receptacle housing for dirt or debris. Charge the batteries after each day's use. Monthly • Inspect all wiring for fraying, loose terminations, corrosion or deterioration of insulation. • Check that the electrolyte level is correct and add suitable water as required. • Clean the batteries and wire terminations. • Torque battery terminal nuts to 95 - 105 in. lbs. (11 - 12 Nm). • Coat battery terminals with commercially available protectant. 2Five Owner's Guide 101

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2Five Owner’s Guide
101
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Tool List
Qty.
Insulated Wrench, 9/16"
......................................................................................................................
1
Battery Watering Jug (available at most automotive parts stores)
......................................................
1
As a battery ages, it still performs adequately except that its
capacity
is diminished. Capacity describes the
time that a battery can continue to provide its design amperes from a full charge.
A battery has a maximum life, therefore good maintenance is designed to maximize the
available
life and
reduce the factors that can reduce the life of the battery.
At Each Charging Cycle
Before charging the batteries, inspect the plug of the power cord and vehicle receptacle housing for dirt or
debris.
Charge the batteries after each day’s use.
Monthly
Inspect all wiring for fraying, loose terminations, corrosion or deterioration of insulation.
Check that the electrolyte level is correct and add suitable water as required.
Clean the batteries and wire terminations.
Torque battery terminal nuts to 95 - 105 in. lbs. (11 - 12 Nm).
Coat battery terminals with commercially available protectant.