Battery Cleaning - Cushman LSV 800 INTL Owner's Manual

Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.

Battery Cleaning

To prevent battery damage, make sure you correctly install all battery caps.
To decrease the risk of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before you spray the battery with water.
To decrease the risk of damage to the electrical components while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Clean the batteries according to the Periodic Service Schedule.
When you clean the battery cases and terminals, do not use a water hose before neutralizing any acid deposits. The
water hose moves the acid from the top of the batteries to another area of the vehicle or storage facility, where it can
cause damage. After spraying the batteries, a conductive residue remains on the batteries and contributes to the
discharge of the batteries.
1 quart (1 liter)
The correct cleaning method is to spray the top and sides of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water. Apply
this solution with a plastic spray bottle. The solution is 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed with
1 quart (1 liter) of water. Spray the solution on all metal components near the batteries also.
Allow the solution to set a minimum of three minutes. Use a soft bristle brush or cloth to clean the top of each battery to
remove residue that can cause the discharge of the battery. Clean the area with low pressure clear water.
SIX - 8V BATTERY SYSTEM
Black Wire from
Charger Receptacle
BL+ Red Wire
from Solenoid
Red and Gray
Wires
from
Charger Receptacle
Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution
Clear Water
BL- Black Wire
from Controller
Black Wire
from Harness
2 teaspoons (10 ml)
Sodium Bicabonate
(Baking Soda)
Owner's Guide
MAINTENANCE
Plastic Spray
Bottle
B
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