Cleaning Batteries - Bad Boy INSTINCT Owner's Manual

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Cleaning Batteries

When cleaning the outside of the batteries and terminals, do
not use a water hose without first spraying the batteries with a
solution of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and water to
neutralize any acid deposits. Use of a water hose without first
neutralizing the acid will move the acid from the top of the bat-
teries to another area of the vehicle or storage facility, where it
will attack the metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor.
After hosing down the batteries, a residue will be left on the
batteries, which is conductive and will contribute to the dis-
charge of the batteries.
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The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and sides of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water.
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This solution is best applied with a plastic spray bottle. The solution should consist of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicar-
bonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 quart (1 liter) of water. In addition to the batteries, special attention should be paid to
metallic components adjacent to the batteries, these should also be sprayed with the baking soda solution.
Most of the battery set is located under the seat, one battery is located under the cowl. The single battery under the cowl
is supplied with a battery fill system tube that is located in the passenger side glove box, to access the battery for clean-
ing remove the rivets from the access cover in the cowl and lift the cover. The remaining batteries are accessed by rais-
ing an removing the seat bottom and the battery cover.
Allow the solution to set for at least three minutes; use a soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteries in
order to remove any residue that could cause the self-discharge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low pressure
clear water.
Cleaning should take place once a month or more often under extreme conditions. After batteries are clean and dry, the
terminals should be coated with a commercially available protectant. Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant
must be used with extreme care. Insulate the metal container to prevent the can from contacting the battery terminals.
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To prevent battery damage, be sure that all battery caps are tightly installed.
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
1 quart
Sodium
(1 liter) Bicarbonate
Clear Water
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle