Electric / Hybrid Utv Specific Maintenance; Battery Charging - American Sportworks LANDmaster Operator's Safety And Service Manual

ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLES ONLY
maintenance

Battery Charging

Refer to Figure 6 .18
• On-Board battery charger is located under the dump bed or under the seat on
select models .
• Put the adapter into the AC cord then plug the AC cord into a grounded outlet . If
an extension cord is used, a heavy duty cord of no more than 25 feet must be
used . The extension cord must be AWG 12 or heavier .
• The charger will come on and begin to charge on its own .
• A fully discharged battery set will take 9-12 hours to fully recharge .
Battery Watering
Flooded batteries need water . More importantly, watering must be done at the
right time and in the right amount or else the battery's performance and longevity
suffers .
Water should always be added after fully charging the battery . Prior to charging,
there should be enough water to cover the plates . If the battery has been
discharged (partially or fully), the water level should also be above the plates .
Keeping the water at the correct level after a full charge will prevent having to
worry about the water level at a different state of charge .
Depending on the local climate, charging methods, application, etc . Trojan
recommends that batteries be checked once a month until you get a feel for how
thirsty your batteries are .
Important things to remember:
1 . Do not let the plates get exposed to air . This will damage (corrode) the plates .
2 . Do not fill the water level in the filling well to the cap . This most likely will cause
the battery to overflow acid, consequently losing capacity and causing a
corrosive mess .
3 . Do not use water with a high mineral content . Use distilled or deionized water
only .
WARNING
The electrolyte is a solution of acid and water so skin
contact should be avoided.
Step by step watering procedure:
Always wear a safety shield
REMEMBER:
or approved safety goggles when adding
water or charging batteries.
1 . Open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells .
2 . Check electrolyte level; the minimum level is at the top of the plates .
3 . If necessary add just enough water to cover the plates at this time .
4 . Put batteries on a complete charge before adding any additional water
(refer to the Charging section) .
5 . Once charging is completed, open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells .
6 . Add water until the electrolyte level is 1/8" below the bottom of the fill well .
7 . A piece of rubber can be used safely as a dipstick to help determine this level .
8 . Clean, replace, and tighten all vent caps .
SECTION 6
Battery Disposal
Lead-acid batteries are completely recyclable . Return whole scrap battery
to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recycling . For information on
returning batteries to Trojan Battery Company for recycling call 800-423-6569 .
For neutralized spills, place residue in acid-resistant containers with sorbent
material, sand or earth and dispose of in accordance with local, state and
federal regulations for acid and lead compounds . Contact local and/or state
environmental officials regarding disposal information .
Transaxle Oil
Refer to Figure 6 .19
SAE 30W oil is used in the transaxle.
Oil should be changed after one year of normal
use, and every other year after.
To change the oil, a vacuum device may be used to remove the old fluid or
remove the differential cover from the bottom in order to get all of the old oil out
of the housing . To fill, some fresh oil should be put in the differential cover then
installed back to the housing, then fill up to the level of the plug . (figure 6 .19)
figure 6 .18
figure 6 .19
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