Installation and servicing the batteries for 7555 – Smithco Tournament Roller 7530 Operator Manual User Manual
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INSTALLATION AND SERVICING THE BATTERIES FOR 7555
Electric vehicle batteries require CAREFUL maintenance to maximize their useful service life.
!!!CAUTION!!!
OVERFILLING BATTERIES WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. WE SUGGEST THE USE OF AN
AUTOMATIC WATERING DEVICE THAT IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BATTERY
DISTRIBUTOR.
!!!WARNING!!!
HYDROGEN GAS IS FORMED WHEN CHARGING BATTERIES. DO NOT CHARGE
BATTERIES WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT SMOKE IN AN AREA BEING
USED FOR CHARGING BATTERIES. CONCENTRATIONS OF 4% HYDROGEN GAS OR
MORE IS EXPLOSIVE.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Batteries must b
e recharged after each day’s use. See battery charging.
Check the electrolyte level at least once a week.
Inspect all wiring for breaks or deterioration of the insulation.
Before charging batteries, inspect all terminals for frayed conductors and loose or damaged
connectors.
Before charging batteries, inspect all terminals to assure that they are both clean (corrosion
free) and securely fastened to battery posts.
Batteries should be checked frequently to be sure that they are in a good state of charge. Full
charge for a new battery should yield a hydrometer reading of 1.260
– 1.280 specific gravity
while an older battery may give a reading of 1.250 specific gravity and still be fully charged.
When adding water, do not overfill. Overfilling will cause a loss of acid from the electrolyte. Use
distilled water when adding water to batteries. We recommend that other water sources NOT be
used since impurities can reduce the useful life of the batteries.
To prevent unnecessary drag on the vehicle, which will result in poor performance and a higher
amperage draw, inspect for improperly adjusted wheel bearings, dragging brakes, and under-
inflated tires.
In the “off season” the batteries should be FULLY CHARGED and stored in an unheated,
covered area. Check the
batteries during the “off season” at thirty-day intervals and recharge if
a hydrometer shows a reading of less than 1.220 specific gravity.
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