Great Dane Chariot GDRZ25KAE - Manual (Page 27)

Service Electrical - 24
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
approximately halfway between bottom of filler neck (B)
and top of plates (C).
5. Add only distilled water if necessary.
6. Install battery cell caps.
7. Install battery.
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1. Disconnect and remove battery.
2. Wash battery with a solution of four tablespoons of
baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the
soda solution into the battery cells.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
5. Install battery.
6. Attach cable clamps to battery posts.
7. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to
prevent corrosion.
Replacing Fuses
Two 20-amp fuses to protect the electric start and charging
circuit are located behind the seat area.
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1. Remove defective fuse (A - electric start circuit) or (B -
charging circuit) from socket.
2. Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip
is broken.
3. Install new fuse into socket.
Check and Adjust PTO Clutch Air Gap
NOTE: If clutch is not equipped with adjusting nuts (B),
no adjustment is required.
1. Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the
safety section.)
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2. Check the air gap at the three openings (A) around the
clutch, using a feeler gauge. The air gap should be within
0.012-0.584 mm (0.005-0.023 in.). If the gap is not within
specifications, adjust the air gap.
3. Adjust the air gap to 0.34 mm (0.12 in.), by tightening or
loosening the three adjustment nuts (B).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not overfill battery.
Electrolyte can overflow when battery is charged
and cause damage.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a
flammable and explosive gas. The battery may
explode:
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across
battery posts.
• Remove negative cable first when
disconnecting.
• Install negative cable last when connecting.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When replacing fuses -
use only 20-amp fuses or you may damage the
circuit.
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