Battery Charging And Maintenance; Safety - Ezgo RXV 646285 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
installed are considered 'wet' and require approximately 80% of the torque required for 'dry' fasteners.
BOLT SIZE 1/4"
Grade 2
(5)
Grade 5
(8)
Grade 8
(8)
BOLT SIZE M4
Class 5.8
(Grade 2) (2)
5.8
Class 8.8
8.8 (3)
(Grade 5)
Class 10.9
10.9 (4)
(Grade 8)

BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE

Safety

Always obey the following warnings when working on or near batteries.
To prevent the risk of battery explosion, keep all flammable materials, open flames or sparks away
Hydrogen gas is made as batteries are charged. Do not charge batteries without good ventilation.
Make sure that the key switch is in the OFF position and all electrical accessories are off before
Turn off all accessories before disconnecting from the battery terminal.
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ALL TORQUE FIGURES ARE IN FT. LBS. (Nm)
Unless otherwise noted in text, tighten all hardware in accordance with this chart.
This chart specifies 'lubricated' torque figures. Fasteners that are plated or lubricated when
5/16" 3/8"
4 8 15
(11) (20)
6 13 23
(18) (31)
6 18 35
(24) (47)
M5 M6
1 2 4
(3) (6)
2 4 7
(6) (10)
3 6 10
(8) (14)
Figure 4 Torque Specifications and Bolt Grades
from the batteries.
A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive.
you start to work on the vehicle.
Use safe procedures to move the batteries. Always lift the battery with a
commercially available battery lifting device.
Do not tilt the batteries during removal or installation. An electrolyte spill can
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause
burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes
with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a physician immediately.
7/16" 1/2" 9/16"
24 35 55
(33) (47) (75)
35 55 80
(47) (75) (108)
55 80 110
(75) (108) (149)
M8 M10 M12
10 20 35
(14) (27) (47)
18 35 61
(24) (47) (83)
25 49 86
(34) (66) (117)
cause burns and damage.
Owner's Guide
5/8" 3/4" 7/8"
75 130 125
(102) (176) (169)
110 200 320
(149) (271) (434)
170 280 460
(230) (380) (624)
M14
55
(76.4)
97
(131)
136
(184)
1"
190
(258)
480
(651)
680
(922)