Cleaning Batteries; Battery Removal And Installation - Bad Boy Ambush iS Owner's Manual

Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.

Cleaning Batteries

When cleaning the outside of the batteries and terminals, do
not use a water hose without first spraying the batteries with a
solution of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and water to
neutralize any acid deposits. Use of a water hose without first
neutralizing the acid will move the acid from the top of the bat-
teries to another area of the vehicle or storage facility, where it
will attack the metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor.
After hosing down the batteries, a residue will be left on the
batteries, which is conductive and will contribute to the dis-
charge of the batteries.
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To prevent battery damage, be sure that all battery caps are tightly installed.
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.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and sides of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water.
This solution is best applied with a plastic spray bottle. The solution should consist of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicar-
bonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 quart (1 liter) of water. In addition to the batteries, special attention should be paid to
metallic components adjacent to the batteries, these should also be sprayed with the baking soda solution.
Most of the battery set for the electric motor is located under the seat, two batteries are located under the cowl. The tow
batteries located under the cowl are supplied with a battery fill system tube that is located in the passenger side glove
box, the remaining batteries for the electric motor are accessed by raising an removing the seat bottom and the battery
compartment cover. The single battery for starting the gas engine is located under the front of the vehicle between the
front frame members.
Allow the solution to set for at least three minutes; use a soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteries in
order to remove any residue that could cause the self-discharge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low pressure
clear water.
Cleaning should take place once a month or more often under extreme conditions. After batteries are clean and dry, the
terminals should be coated with a commercially available protectant. Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant
must be used with extreme care. Insulate the metal container to prevent the can from contacting the battery terminals.

Battery Removal and Installation

Improper handling of high voltage wiring, batteries, or control systems could result in serious or
fatal injury by electric shock. Only qualified technicians should repair or access high voltage wir-
To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, extreme care
must be used with aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant. Insulate the metal container to
prevent the metal can from contacting battery terminals, which could result in an explosion.
ing, battery packs, and associated systems.
Owner's Manual
MAINTENANCE
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
1 quart Sodium
(1 liter)
Bicarbonate
Clear Water
(Baking Soda)
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Plastic
Spray
Bottle
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