E-Z-GO FREEDOM TXT 2+2 - Manual (Page 49)

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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Battery Replacement
Before any electrical service is performed on TruCourse technology model vehicles, the Run-Tow/Mainte-
nance/Storage switch must be placed in the ‘Tow/Maintenance/Storage’ position.
If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is disconnected for any reason, the Run-Tow/Maintenance/Stor-
age switch must be left in the ‘Tow/Maintenance/Storage’ position for at least 30 seconds after the circuit is
restored.
Remove battery hold downs and cables. Lift out batteries with a commercially available lifting device.
If the batteries have been cleaned and any acid in the battery rack area neutralized as recommended, no corrosion to
the battery racks or surrounding area should be present. Any corrosion found should be immediately removed with a
putty knife and a wire brush. The area should be washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water
and thoroughly dried before priming and painting with a corrosion resistant paint.
The batteries should be placed into the battery racks and the battery hold downs tightened to 45 - 55 in. lbs. (5 - 6 Nm)
torque, to prevent movement but not tight enough to cause distortion of the battery cases.
Inspect all wires and terminals. Clean any corrosion from the battery terminals or the wire terminals with a solution of
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and brush clean if required.
To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, extreme care
must be used with aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant. Insulate the metal container
to prevent the metal can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion.
Use care to connect the battery wires as shown.
Tighten the battery post hardware to 90 - 100 in. lbs. (6 -8
Nm) torque . Do not over-torque the terminal stud nut, this
will cause a “mushroom” effect on the battery post which will
prevent the terminal nut from being properly tightened.Pro-
tect the battery terminals and battery wire terminals with a
commercially available coating.
Protect the battery terminals and battery wire terminals with
a commercially available coating.
Prolonged Storage
Battery charger, controller and other electronic devices need to be disconnected for prolonged storage, as
they will contribute to the premature discharge of batteries.
The ’RUN-TOW/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE’ switch, located under the passenger seat is set to ‘TOW/MAINTE-
NANCE/STORAGE’ position for long term storage of the vehicle to avoid draining of the batteries.
During periods of storage, the batteries will need attention to keep them maintained and prevent discharge. In high tem-
peratures the chemical reaction is faster, while low temperatures cause the chemical reaction to slow down. A vehicle
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Battery Connections
NOTICE