General Warnings
3.
Place the Forward/Reverse control in the NEUTRAL position.
4.
In addition, chock the wheels if servicing or repairing the vehicle.
DISCONNECTING THE BATTERIES – ELECTRIC VEHICLES
1.
Disable the vehicle.
See Disabling the Vehicle on page 12.
2.
Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries. Failure to heed
this warning could result in a battery explosion or severe personal injury.
3.
Disconnect the batteries, negative (–) cable first, as shown
(Figure 1)
.
4.
After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
1
2
3
5
6
4
(–)
(+)
TOW
RUN
WARNIN
G
1
2
3
(Viewed from driver side of vehicle)
1. Place TOW/RUN Switch in TOW before disconnecting or
connecting battery cables.
2. Remove negative battery cable.
3. Remove positive battery cable.
Connect battery cables in reverse order.
1436.eps
Figure 1
Battery Cable Removal – 6x8-Volt Battery Configuration
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES – ELECTRIC VEHICLES
1.
Ensure the Tow/Run switch is in the TOW position.
2.
Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
3.
Tighten battery terminals to 110 in-lb (12.4 N·m).
4.
Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CC P/N 1014305) to minimize corrosion.
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