Battery Cleaning; Brakes; Fig. 32 Adjusting Belt Tension - Ezgo MPT 800 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

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Adjusting the Belt
Loosen the starter/generator pivot bolt.
While holding the lower adjusting nut with a wrench,
loosen the upper jam nut with another wrench. Move the
lower nut up or down the adjustment bolt until proper belt
tension is achieved. Hold the lower nut in place and
tighten the upper jam nut against it (Ref. Fig. 32 on page
19).
Ref Abt 1

Fig. 32 Adjusting Belt Tension

Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt.

BATTERY CLEANING

To reduce the possibility of damage to
vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before
rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components
while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref. Fig. 21 on page 14).
When cleaning the outside of the battery and terminals,
first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before
rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid,
will move acid from the top of the battery to another area
of the vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the
metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally,
a residue will be left on the battery which is conductive
and will contribute to the discharge of the battery.
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Jam Nut
Adjusting Nut
To reduce the possibility
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of battery explosion that
could result in severe
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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 battery with a solution of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and water. This solution is best applied
with a garden type sprayer equipped with a non metallic
spray wand or a plastic spray bottle. The solution
should consist of the amounts of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and clear water shown below (Ref. Fig. 33
on page 19). In addition to the battery, special attention
should be paid to metal components adjacent to the bat-
tery which should also be sprayed with the sodium bicar-
bonate (baking soda) 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. 33 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 battery to
remove any residue that could contribute to the self dis-
charge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low pres-
sure clear water. Do not use a pressure washer.

BRAKES

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travel before operating a vehicle to verify some brak-
ing function is present.
All driving brake tests must be done in a safe location
with regard for the safety of all personnel.
1 quart
(1 liter)
Clear Water
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
Sodium
Bicarbonate
OR
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle
To reduce the possibility
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of severe injury or death,
always evaluate pedal
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