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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 22
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
BATTERY CLEANING
To reduce possibility of damage to
vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before
rinsing battery.
To reduce possibility of damage to electrical components while
cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Cleaning should take place per PERIODIC SERVICE
SCHEDULE See ‘PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE’ on
page 15.
When cleaning outside of battery and terminals, first
spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before
rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid,
will move acid from top of battery to other parts of vehicle
or storage facility where it will attack metal, concrete or
asphalt. Additionally, a conductive residue will remain on
battery and will contribute to its discharge.
To reduce possibility of
battery explosion that
could result in severe
injury or death, do not use metallic spray wand to
clean battery and keep all smoking materials, open
flame or sparks away from battery.
Correct cleaning technique is to spray top and sides of
battery with solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
and clear water (Ref. Fig. 32 on page 22). Solution
should consist of amounts shown in diagram and is best
applied with a garden type sprayer equipped with a non
metallic spray wand or a plastic spray bottle. In addi-
tion, special attention should be paid to metal compo-
nents adjacent to battery which should also be sprayed
with solution. Allow solution to sit for at least three min-
utes. Use a soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe battery;
removing any residue that could contribute to self dis-
charge of battery. Rinse entire area with clean water. Do
not use a pressure washer.
JUMP STARTING
To reduce possibility of
severe injury or death,
follow jump starting
instructions explicitly.
To reduce possibility of permanent damage to battery, promptly
charge a discharged battery.
Turn key switch to OFF.
Place direction selector in neutral.
Attach one end of red positive cable to positive post of
weak battery and other end to positive post of strong bat-
tery (Ref. Fig. 33 on page 23).
Attach one end of black negative cable to negative post
of strong battery and other end to vehicle frame.
Start vehicle as usual. Once started, disconnect cables in
reverse order.
Charge battery as soon as possible (Ref. BATTERY on
page 21).
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE
CLEANING
To reduce possibility of
severe injury or vehicle
damage, read and under-
stand all instructions supplied by manufacturer of
pressure washer.
To reduce possibility of damage, do not
use pressure in excess of 700 psi (4826
kPa) when pressure washing exterior of vehicle and do not use
any abrasive or reactive solvents to clean plastic parts.
It is important that proper techniques and cleaning mate-
rials be used. Using excessive water pressure may
cause severe injury to operator or bystander, damage to
seals, plastics, seat material, body finish or electrical sys-
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Fig. 32 Cleaning Battery
1 1/2 gallons
(6 liters)
Clear Water
1/4 Cup (60 ml)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
2 Gallon
(7.5 liter)
Garden
Sprayer
R
ef Pns 1
1 quart
(1 liter)
Clear Water
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
Sodium
Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle
OR
Non
Metallic
Wand
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