Battery Replacement; Fig. 25 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution - Ezgo 605681 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

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To reduce the possibility of battery explosion
that could result in severe injury or death, do
not use metallic spray wand to clean battery
and keep all smoking materials, open flame or
sparks away from the battery.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and
sides of the batteries with a solution of sodium bicarbon-
ate (baking soda) and water. This solution is best applied
with a garden type sprayer equipped with a non metallic
spray wand or plastic spray bottle. The solution
should consist of the ingredients shown in the illustration
(Ref Fig. 25 on page 21). In addition, special attention
should be paid to metal components adjacent to the bat-
teries which should also be sprayed with the solution.
1 1/2 gallons
(6 liters)
Clear Water
1/4 Cup (60 ml)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
Non
Metallic
Wand
2 Gallon
(7.5 liter)
Garden
Sprayer
Ref Pns 1

Fig. 25 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution

Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes. Use a
soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteries
to remove any conductive residue. Rinse the entire area
with low pressure clear water. Do not use a pressure
washer. All of the items required for complete battery
cleaning and watering (electric vehicles only) are con-
tained in the Battery Maintenance Kit (P/N 25587-G01).

Battery Replacement

Before any electrical service is performed on PDS model
vehicles, the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be
placed in the 'Tow/Maintenance' position.
If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is discon-
nected for any reason on the PDS model vehicle, the
Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be left in the 'Tow/
O P E R A T I O N A N D S E R V I C E I N F O R M A T I O N
1 quart
(1 liter)
Clear Water
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
Sodium
Bicarbonate
OR
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
Maintenance' position for at least 30 seconds after the
circuit is restored.
Remove battery hold downs and cables. Lift out batteries
with a commercially available lifting device.
If the batteries have been cleaned and any acid in the
battery rack area neutralized as recommended, no corro-
sion to the battery racks or surrounding area should be
present. Any corrosion found should be immediately
removed with a putty knife and a wire brush. The area
should be washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and water and thoroughly dried before
priming and painting with a corrosion resistant paint.
The batteries should be placed into the battery racks and
the battery hold downs tightened to 45 - 55 in. lbs. (5 - 6
Nm) torque, to prevent movement but not tight enough to
cause distortion of the battery cases.
Inspect all wires and terminals. Clean any corrosion from
the battery terminals or the wire terminals with a solution
of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and brush clean if
required.
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 contain-
er to prevent the metal can from contacting bat-
t e r y t e r m i n a ls wh i ch co u ld r e s u lt i n a n
explosion.
Use care to connect the battery wires as shown (Ref Fig.
26 on page 21). Tighten the battery post hardware to
90 - 100 in. lbs. (6 -8 Nm) torque
terminal stud nut, this will cause a "mushroom" effect on
the battery post which will prevent the terminal nut from
being properly tightened.
Front of Vehicle
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+
Ref Bat 1
Fig. 26 Battery Connections
Protect the battery terminals and battery wire terminals
with a commercially available coating.
Do not over-torque the
.
BL +
+ + +
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- - -
BL -
+ +
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