MULTIQUIP WHITEMAN SERIES Operation And Parts Manual page 20

BATTERY
This unit is of negative ground DO NOT connect in reverse.
ALWAYS maintain battery fluid level between the specified
marks. Battery life will be shortened, if the fluid level are
not properly maintained. Add only distilled water when
replenishment is necessary.
DO NOT over fill. Check to see whether the battery cables
are loose. Poor contact may result in poor starting or
malfunctions.
ALWAYS keep the terminals firmly tightened. Coating the
terminals with an approved battery terminal treatment
compound. Replace battery with only recommended type
battery. The battery type used in this power buggy is BCI
Group U1.
The battery is sufficiently charged if the specific gravity
of the battery fluid is 1.28 (at 68° F). If the specific gravity
should fall to 1.245 or lower, it indicates that the battery is
dead and needs to be recharged or replaced.
Before charging the battery with an external electric source,
be sure to disconnect the battery cables.
CAUTION
ALWAYS disconnect the negative terminal FIRST and
reconnect negative terminal LAST.
Battery Cable Installation
ALWAYS be sure the battery cables (Figure 8) are properly
connected to the battery terminals as shown below. The red
cable is connected to the positive terminal of the battery,
and the black cable is connected to the negative terminal
of the battery.
POSITIVE
Figure 8. Battery Connections
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NEGATIVE
When connecting battery do the following:
1. NEVER connect the battery cables to the battery
terminals when the ignition is in the ON position (start).
2. Place a small amount of battery terminal treatment
compound around both battery terminals. This will
ensure a good connection and will help prevent
corrosion around the battery terminals.
NOTICE
If the battery cable is connected incorrectly, electrical
damage to the power buggy will occur. Pay close attention
to the polarity of the battery when connecting the battery.
CAUTION
Inadequate battery connections may cause poor
starting of the power buggy, and create other
malfunctions.
TIRE PRESSURE CHECK
The wheels and tires of the power buggy are very important
in its effective operation.
1. Check the tires regularly to make certain the lugs nuts
are tight
2. Make sure tires are inflated to manufacturer's
suggested tire pressure. DO NOT operate the buggy
with bad or worn tires.
PARKING BRAKE CHECK
Check the brakes as outlined in the maintenance section
of this manual.
LINKAGE CHECK
Check and make sure that all linkages within the buggy are
functioning correctly.
STEERING CHECK
1. Check and make sure that the power buggy's steering
turns freely and that there is no binding.
2. Make sure that the zerk fitting for the steering has
been lubricated.
INSPECTION