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MAINTENANCE

Battery Care

A
WARNING
battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns, etc. It
contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contacting
with skin, eyes and clothes.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of
water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil.
Call physician immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames and cigarettes away.
Make sure it is ventilated when charging
or using in enclosed space.Always shield
eyes when working near batteries.
A
WARNING
Keep out reach of children.
Batteries provide power for your electric car and must be
properly maintained and r e charged for maximum
performance and ser vice life.The way s to maintain
your bat t eries.
1. Clean the top of the batteries with soda water if necessary to
remove corrosion.
CAUTION
Do not allow cleaning material to
enter battery cells.
2. Check t he fluid level b efor e and aft er charging.
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Before charging:
Only add distilled water.If fluid is
below the top of the plates, add just
enough to cover plates.
After charging:
check that the fluid level is appropriately
1/4 to 1/2 inch above the plates and 1/4 to
3/8 inch below the level is low. Add
distilled water carefully.Adding distilled
water after charging helps prevent boiling
over
A Battery cap
B Plates
C Maximum fluid level
D Minimum fluid level
Normal tap water contains minerals
w h i c h a r e h a r m f u l t o a
battery;therefore,refill only with distilled
water.
3. Using a hydrometer,check the specific
gravity of the battery fluid in each cell
against the readings on the chart
below.Consult a lvtong dealer if any low
readings are found.
Temperature
F
C
a
a
120
48.9
110
43. 3
100
37.8
90
32.2
80
26. 7
70
21. 1
60
15.6
50
10
40
4.4
30
-1. 1
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Hydrometer Reading
1.244
1.248
1.252
1. 256
1. 260
1. 264
1. 268
1. 272
1. 276
1. 280