Checking The Lubricant Level; Battery Charging And Maintenance; Safety; Battery Disposal - Bad Boy AMBUSH Owner's Manual

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

Checking the Lubricant Level

Clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove the plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom of the
threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add lubricant as required. Add lubricant slowly until it starts to seep from the hole.
Install the check/fill plug.

BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE

Safety

Always observe the following warnings when working on or near batteries.
To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, keep all smoking
materials, open flames or sparks away from the batteries.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries. Do not charge batteries without adequate venti-
lation. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all electrical accessories are turned off before starting work
on the vehicle.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery terminal.
Always wear a safety shield or approved safety goggles when adding water
or charging batteries.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml)
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of
water and flushed with water.
Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being spilled from the battery during the charge
cycle. Expelled electrolyte may cause damage to the vehicle and storage facility.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate
metal container to prevent can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an
explosion.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench from
'shorting out' a battery, which could result in an explosion and severe personal inju-
ry or death.

Battery Disposal

Lead-acid batteries are recyclable. Return whole scrap batteries to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recy-
cling. For neutralized spells, place residue in acid-resistant containers with absorbent material, sand or earth and dis-
pose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations for acid and lead compounds. Contact local and/or state
environmental officials regarding disposal information.
Batteries are heavy. Use proper lifting techniques when moving them.
Always lift the battery with a commercially available battery lifting device.
Use care not to tip batteries when removing or installing them; spilled
electrolyte can cause burns and damage.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause
severe burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body
and eyes with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a physician
immediately.
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