Battery Removal And Installation - Cushman LSV 800 INTL Owner's Manual

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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
• The charger automatically turns off during the connect and disconnect cycle so no electrical arc is generated at
the DC plug and receptacle contacts.

Battery Removal and Installation

Improper handling of high voltage wiring, batteries, or control systems could result in serious or
fatal injury by electric shock. Only qualified technicians should repair or access high voltage wir-
To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, extreme care
must be used with aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant. Insulate the metal container to
prevent the metal can from contacting battery terminals, which could result in an explosion.
If the batteries are replaced, make sure they are the exact type and model originally supplied with the vehicle.
Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the vehicle's electrical system.
Before you disconnect or connect a battery or any other wires, move the run/tow switch to TOW position.
After you connect a battery or any other wires, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before you move the run/tow
Remove the battery hold downs and cables. Remove the batteries with a commercially available lifting device.
If the batteries are cleaned and acid in the battery rack area is neutralized as recommended, no corrosion to the battery
racks or surrounding area should be found. Any corrosion found must be removed with a putty knife and a wire
brush.The area must be washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and dried before primer
and corrosion resistant paint is applied.
Put the batteries in the battery retainer and tighten the hold downs to 44 - 55 in. lbs. (5 - 6.2 Nm) torque. The hold downs
must be tight enough to prevent movement of the battery, but do not tight enough to cause distortion of the battery cases.
Inspect all wires and terminals. Clean corrosion from the battery terminals or the wire terminals with a solution of sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) and soft brush if needed.
Be careful when you use aerosol containers near the battery terminals. Use a container with
Make sure you connect the battery wires as shown.
Tighten the battery terminal hardware to 95 - 105 in. lbs. (11 -12 Nm) torque. Do not over-tighten the terminal stud nut.
Over-tightening causes a "mushroom" effect on the battery post, that prevents the terminal nut from being correctly tight-
ened.
Protect the battery terminals and battery wire terminals with a commercially available coating.
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ing, battery packs, and associated systems.
switch to the RUN position.
insulation to prevent an explosion.
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