Ezgo ST SPORT 2+2 Service Manual - page 36
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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BATTERIES AND CHARGING
SAFETY
Always observe the following warnings when
working on or near batteries:
To prevent battery explo-
sion that could result in
severe personal injury or
death, keep all smoking materials, open flame or
sparks away from the batteries.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries. Do
not charge batteries without adequate ventilation. A
4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all electrical
accessories are turned off before starting work on
vehicle.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery ter-
minal.
Batteries are heavy.Use proper lifting
techniques when moving them. Always
lift the battery with a commercially avail-
able battery lifting device. Do not tip bat-
teries 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 physi-
cian 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 (bak-
ing soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of water
and flushed with water.
Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being
expelled 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 con-
tainer to prevent can from contacting battery termi-
nals 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 personal injury or death.
BATTERY
A battery is defined as two dissimilar metals immersed in
an acid. If the acid is absent or if the metals are not dis-
similar, 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 mainte-
nance is designed to maximize the available life and
reduce the factors that can reduce the life of the battery.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Tool List ................................................... Qty. Required
Insulated wrench, 9/16" ............................................... 1
Battery carrier .............................................................. 1
Hydrometer .................................................................. 1
Battery maintenance kit P/N 25587-G01 ..................... 1
AT EACH CHARGING CYCLE
To reduce the possibility
of fire, never attach a
battery charger to a vehi-
cle that is to be unattended beyond the normal charg-
ing cycle. Overcharging could cause damage to the
vehicle batteries and result in extreme overheating.
The charger should be checked after 24 hours and
unplugged after the charge cycle is complete.
Before charging the batteries, inspect the plug of the bat-
tery charger and vehicle receptacle housing for dirt or
debris.
Charge the batteries after each days use.
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