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MAINTENANCE
TRACTION BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS
Before accessing the batteries, make sure any wire or metal items remain
clear of the battery compartment to avoid causing a short circuit to the
Several battery pack configurations exist for GEM vehicles.
• Four 12-volt lead acid batteries
• Eight 6-volt lead acid batteries
• Single module lithium ion battery pack
• Dual module lithium ion battery pack
TRACTION BATTERY LOCATIONS
To access the battery pack, remove any rear accessory back installed on the
vehicle. See page 53. Release the battery pack access cover fasteners and
remove the cover.
MODEL
GEM e2
GEM e4
GEM e6
BATTERY INSPECTIONS/MAINTENANCE
Do not work in or near the battery compartment or on any other electrical
component of the vehicle while charging the batteries. Before servicing the
vehicle's electrical system, always disconnect the main power connector first,
then disconnect any electrical accessory connections, then disconnect the
negative cable from the 12-volt battery (if equipped), then disconnect the
negative terminal from the main battery pack. This will disable the vehicle by
disconnecting the battery pack from the motor. It does not disable the battery
pack. HIGH VOLTAGE will be present at the battery terminals. HIGH
BATTERY VOLTAGE IS ALWAYS PRESENT. DO NOT TOUCH THE
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NOTICE
electrical system.
ALL BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS
WARNING
BATTERY TERMINALS.
LOCATION
Under rear compartment
Under rear compartment
Under rear compartment
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