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B OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. . BL+ Red Wire from Solenoid Black Wire from Charger Receptacle B BL- Black Wire from Controller Red and Grey Wires from Charger Receptacle Black Wire from Harness Fig. 29 Battery Connections PROLONGED STORAGE Battery charger, controller and other electronic devices need to be disconnected since they will contribute to the premature discharge of batteries. NOTICE The 'RUN/TOW' switch, located under the passenger seat is set to 'RUN/STORAGE' or (on European Models) position for long term storage of the vehicle to avoid draining of the batteries. During periods of storage, the batteries will need attention to keep them maintained and prevent discharge. In high temperatures the chemical reaction is faster, while low temperatures cause the chemical reaction to slow down. A vehicle that is stored at 90° F (32° C) will loose .002 of specific gravity each day. If a fully charged battery has a specific gravity of 1.275, and the battery is allowed to sit unused, it will become partially discharged. When it reaches 1.240, which it will do in less than twenty days, it should be recharged. If a battery is left in a discharged state, sulfating takes place on and within the plates. This condition is not reversible and will cause permanent damage to the battery. In order to prevent damage, the battery should be recharged. A hydrometer (P/N 50900-G1) can be used to determine the specific gravity and therefore the state of charge of a battery. In winter conditions, the battery must be fully charged to prevent the possibility of freezing. A fully charged battery will not freeze in temperatures above -75° F (-60° C). Although the chemical reaction is slowed in cold temperatures, the battery must be stored fully charged, and disconnected from any circuit that could discharge the battery. For portable chargers, disconnect the charging plug from the vehicle receptacle. For on-board chargers, disconnect the charging harness from the batteries. The batteries must be cleaned and all deposits neutralized and removed from the battery case to prevent self discharge. The batteries should be tested or recharged at thirty day minimum intervals. Fig. 30 Freezing Point of Electrolyte Owner's Guide Page 23

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 23
Owner’s Guide
Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS.
B
B
.
Fig. 29
Battery Connections
PROLONGED STORAGE
Battery charger, controller and other electronic devices
need to be disconnected since they will contribute to
the premature discharge of batteries.
The ’RUN/TOW’ switch,
located under the passenger seat is
set to ’RUN/STORAGE’
or
(on European Models)
position for long term storage of
the vehicle to avoid draining
of the batteries.
During periods of storage, the batteries will need atten-
tion to keep them maintained and prevent discharge.
In high temperatures the chemical reaction is faster,
while low temperatures cause the chemical reaction to
slow down. A vehicle that is stored at 90° F (32° C) will
loose .002 of specific gravity each day. If a fully charged
battery has a specific gravity of 1.275, and the battery is
allowed to sit unused, it will become partially dis-
charged. When it reaches 1.240, which it will do in less
than twenty days, it should be recharged. If a battery is
left in a discharged state, sulfating takes place on and
within the plates. This condition is not reversible and will
cause permanent damage to the battery. In order to pre-
vent damage, the battery should be recharged. A hy-
drometer (P/N 50900-G1) can be used to determine the
specific gravity and therefore the state of charge of a
battery.
In winter conditions, the battery must be fully charged to
prevent the possibility of freezing. A fully charged bat-
tery will not freeze in temperatures above -75° F (-60°
C). Although the chemical reaction is slowed in cold
temperatures, the battery must be stored fully charged,
and disconnected from any circuit that could discharge
the battery. For portable chargers, disconnect the charg-
ing plug from the vehicle receptacle. For on-board char-
gers, disconnect the charging harness from the batter-
ies. The batteries must be cleaned and all deposits neu-
tralized and removed from the battery case to prevent
self discharge. The batteries should be tested or re-
charged at thirty day minimum intervals.
Fig. 30
Freezing Point of Electrolyte
Red and Grey Wires
from Charger Receptacle
Black Wire from
Charger Receptacle
BL+ Red Wire
from Solenoid
BL- Black Wire
from Controller
Black Wire
from Harness
NOTICE