Swing Out Battery Tray; Fig. 18 Swing Out Battery Tray; Battery Maintenance; At Each Charging Cycle - Cushman Titan 36V Owner's Manual And Service Manual

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Swing Out Battery Tray

Bumper should be always in contact with battery door
when closed (Ref Fig. 18 on page 19).
Adjust rubber bumper as needed to remove slack
between the latch and latch lock.
Rubber Bumper

Fig. 18 Swing Out Battery Tray

Battery Maintenance

Tool List
Insulated wrench, 9/16"............................................... 1
Battery carrier ............................................................. 1
Hydrometer ................................................................. 1
Battery maintenance kit P/N 25587-G01 .................... 1

At Each Charging Cycle

To reduce the possibility of fire, never attach a
battery charger to a vehicle that is to be unat-
tended beyond the normal charging cycle.
Overcharging could cause damage to the vehi-
cle batteries and result in extreme overheating.
The charger should be checked after 24 hours
and unplugged after the charge cycle is com-
plete.
Before charging the batteries, inspect the AC plug of the
battery charger for damage.
Charge the batteries after each days use.

Monthly

•
Inspect all wiring for fraying, loose terminations,
corrosion or deterioration of insulation.
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Latch Lock
Qty. Required
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•
Check that the electrolyte level is correct and add
suitable water as required.
•
Clean the batteries and wire terminations.

Electrolyte Level and Water

The correct level of the electrolyte is 1/2" (13 mm) above
the plates in each cell (Ref Fig. 19 on page 19).
Expansion
Space
1/4" to 3/8"
(6 to 10 mm)
Plates
Ref Cel 1

Fig. 19 Correct Electrolyte Level

This level will leave approximately 1/4" - 3/8" (6 - 10 mm)
of space between the electrolyte and the vent tube. The
electrolyte level is important since any portion of the
plates exposed to air will be ruined beyond repair. Of
equal importance is too much water which will result in
electrolyte being forced out of the battery due to gassing
and the increase in volume of the electrolyte that results
from the charging cycle.
Do not overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel
electrolyte and result in component damage.
A battery being charged will 'gas' with the majority of the
gassing taking place at the end of the charging cycle.
This gas is hydrogen which is lighter than air. Water and
sulfuric acid droplets will be carried out of the battery
vents by the hydrogen gas; however, this loss is minimal.
If the battery electrolyte level is too high, the electrolyte
will block the vent tube and the gas will force it out of the
vent tube and battery cap. The water will evaporate but
the sulfuric acid will remain where it can damage vehicle
components and the storage facility floor. Sulfuric acid
loss will weaken the concentration of acid within the elec-
trolyte and reduce the life of the battery.
Over the life of the battery, a considerable amount of
water is consumed. It is important that the water used be
pure and free of contaminants that could reduce the life
of the battery by reducing the chemical reaction. The
Vent Cap
Gas Vent
Vent
1/2" (13 mm)
Electrolyte level should be
at least 1/2" (13 mm) above
the plates and 1/4" to 3/8"
(6 to 10 mm) below bottom
of vent
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