E-Z-GO FREEDOM TXT 2+2 - Manual (Page 45)

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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Batteries are heavy. Use proper lifting techniques when moving them.
Always lift the battery with a commercially available battery lifting device.
Use care not to tip batteries when removing or installing them; spilled
electrolyte can cause burns and damage.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause
severe 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.
Always wear a safety shield or approved safety goggles when adding
water or charging batteries.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1/4 cup (60
ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters)
of water and flushed with water.
Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being spilled from the battery during the charge
cycle. Expelled electrolyte may cause damage to the vehicle and storage facility.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate metal
container to prevent can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench
from ’shorting out’ a battery, which could result in an explosion and severe per-
sonal injury or death.
Battery Disposal
Lead-acid batteries are recyclable. Return whole scrap batteries to distributor, manufacturer or lead smelter for recy-
cling. For neutralized spills, place residue in acid-resistant containers with absorbent material, sand or earth and dis-
pose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations for acid and lead compounds. Contact local and/or state
environmental officials regarding disposal information.
Battery
A battery is defined as two dissimilar metals immersed in an acid. If the acid is absent or if the metals are not dissimilar,
a battery has not been created. The batteries most commonly used in these vehicles are lead acid.
A battery does not store electricity, but is able to produce electricity as the result of a chemical reaction which releases
stored chemical energy in the form of electrical energy. The chemical reaction takes place faster in warm conditions
and slower in cold conditions. Temperature is important when conducting tests on a battery and test results must be
corrected to compensate for temperature differences.
As a battery ages, it still performs adequately except that its
capacity is diminished. Capacity describes the time that a
battery can continue to provide its design amperes from a full charge.
A battery has a maximum life, therefore good maintenance is designed to maximize the
available life and reduce the
factors that can reduce the life of the battery.
Battery Maintenance
Tool List Qty. Tool List Qty.
Insulated Wrench, 9/16".............................................. 1 Battery Carrier..............................................................1
Hydrometer ................................................................. 1 Battery Maintenance Kit P/N 25587-G01.....................1
Battery Protective Spray ............................................. 1