E-Z-GO FREEDOM RXV 2+2 - Manual (Page 42)

Page 22
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Owner’s Guide
Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS.
B
battery) and a portable lifting device. Remove the
three front batteries (1, 2 & 3) one at a time; then us-
ing the carrier straps tilt the last battery (4) to the front
of the vehicle just enough to clear the rear body and
using the portable lifting device lift the battery up and
out of the vehicle.
6 - 8V Battery System: Remove the batteries using
commercially available battery carrier straps (1 per
battery) and a portable lifting device. Remove the
three front batteries (1, 2 & 3) one at a time; then us-
ing the carrier straps tilt the rear batteries (4, 5 & 6) to
the front of the vehicle just enough to clear the rear
body and lift up and out of the vehicle, one after an-
other.
Fig. 26 Battery Removal
8. Check the area surrounding the battery tray for corro-
sion. If any corrosion is found, it should be immedi-
ately removed with a putty knife and a wire brush (for
metal surfaces) or a plastic bristle brush (for plastic
surfaces). The area should be washed with a solution
of baking soda and water and dried thoroughly. All
metal surfaces that have been cleaned must be
primed and painted with a corrosion resistant paint.
9. 4 - 12V Battery System: Replace the batteries, using
the portable lifting device, starting with the battery lo-
cated at the back of the battery tray (4), by making
sure that it is positioned as shown.
6 - 8V Battery System: Replace the batteries, starting
with the battery (6) located at the rear end of the bat-
tery tray, by making sure that it is positioned as
shown.
Fig. 27 Battery Placement & Orientation
10. 4 - 12V Battery System: With the J-bolts in the bat-
tery hold-down and held in place by the hex nuts on
the end of the threaded portion; carefully position the
battery hold-down and the battery strap, guiding the J-
bolts between the batteries (it may be necessary to tip
the batteries slightly) and into the slots in the battery
tray. Tighten the hex nuts on the J-bolts making sure
that the J-bolts are securely hooked in the battery tray.
Tighten the J-bolt hex nuts to 62 - 80 in. lbs. (7 - 9 Nm)
torque.
4 - 12V BATTERY
6 - 8V BATTERY
FRONT
1
4 - 12V BATTERY SYSTEM
2
3
4
6 - 8V BATTERY SYSTEM
FRONT
1
2
3 4
5
6