Testing the MCOR ................................................................................................................................... 17-8
MCOR Removal ...................................................................................................................................... 17-8
MCOR Installation ................................................................................................................................... 17-8
Reverse Buzzer........................................................................................................................................... 17-8
Testing the Reverse Buzzer...................................................................................................................... 17-8
Reverse Buzzer Removal......................................................................................................................... 17-8
Reverse Buzzer Installation ...................................................................................................................... 17-9
Electronics Module ...................................................................................................................................... 17-9
Electronics Module Removal .................................................................................................................... 17-9
Speed Controller ........................................................................................................................................17-12
Speed Controller Removal ......................................................................................................................17-12
Speed Controller Installation....................................................................................................................17-12
Solenoid.....................................................................................................................................................17-13
Testing the Solenoid ...............................................................................................................................17-13
Solenoid Removal ..................................................................................................................................17-13
Solenoid Installation................................................................................................................................17-13
Onboard Computer (OBC)...........................................................................................................................17-14
Testing the Onboard Computer ................................................................................................................17-14
Onboard Computer Removal ...................................................................................................................17-14
Onboard Computer Installation ................................................................................................................17-14
Charger Receptacle ....................................................................................................................................17-15
Charger Receptacle Inspection................................................................................................................17-15
Charger Receptacle Removal..................................................................................................................17-15
Headlight Adjustment..................................................................................................................................17-16
Aiming the Headlight Beam .....................................................................................................................17-16
SECTION 18 - BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................. 18-1
General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 18-1
Battery Troubleshooting Chart ...................................................................................................................... 18-2
Battery Testing - 12 Volt............................................................................................................................... 18-3
Battery Charger Test ................................................................................................................................ 18-3
On-Charge Voltage Test ........................................................................................................................... 18-3
Hydrometer Test ...................................................................................................................................... 18-3
Discharge Test ........................................................................................................................................ 18-6
Battery Testing - 8 Volt ................................................................................................................................ 18-9
Battery Charger Test ................................................................................................................................ 18-9
On-Charge Voltage Test ........................................................................................................................... 18-9
Hydrometer Test ...................................................................................................................................... 18-9
Discharge Test .......................................................................................................................................18-12
Battery Replacement ..................................................................................................................................18-15
Battery Care...............................................................................................................................................18-16
Water Quality .........................................................................................................................................18-16
Self-Discharge........................................................................................................................................18-19
Electrolyte Level .....................................................................................................................................18-19
Vibration Damage ...................................................................................................................................18-20
Charging Batteries ..................................................................................................................................18-22
Plug and Receptacle...............................................................................................................................18-24
Deep-Discharge .....................................................................................................................................18-24
Early Excessive Discharging ...................................................................................................................18-24
Incoming AC Service ..............................................................................................................................18-24
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