ELECTRIC THREE WHEEL SERVICE VEHICLE
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS,WARNINGS and DANGERS.
Even if the water is colorless, odorless, tasteless and fit
for drinking, the water should be analyzed to see that it
does not exceed the impurity levels specified in the table.
Automatic watering devices such as the one included in
the Battery Maintenance Kit can be used with an
approved water source (Ref Fig. 17). These watering
devices are
fast and accurate
to use and maintain the
correct electrolyte level within the battery cells.
The watering device should only be used if the electrolyte level
is less than 1/2" (13 mm) above top of plates.
Cleaning Batteries
When cleaning the outside of the batteries and terminals,
do not use a water hose without first spraying with a solu-
tion of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water to
neutralize any acid deposits.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid,
will move acid from the top of the batteries to another
area of the vehicle or storage facility where it will attack
the metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. After
hosing down the batteries, a residue will be left on the
batteries which is conductive and will contribute to the
discharge of the batteries.
To prevent battery damage, be sure that all battery
caps are tightly installed.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and
sides of the batteries with a solution of sodium bicarbon-
ate (baking soda) and water. This solution is best applied
with a garden type sprayer equipped with a
non metallic
spray wand
. The solution should consist of 1/4 cup (60
ml) of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed with 1 1/2
gallons (6 liters) of clear water (Ref Fig. 18). In addition
to the batteries, special attention should be paid to metal-
lic components adjacent to the batteries which should
also be sprayed with the sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) solution.
Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes; use a
soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteries
in order to remove any residue that could cause the self
discharge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low
pressure clear water. All of the items required for com-
plete battery cleaning and watering are contained in the
Battery Maintenance Kit.
Cleaning should take place once a month or more often
under extreme conditions.
Fig. 17 Automatic Watering Gun
NOTICE
Watering gun similar to the type included in the
CUSHMAN Battery Maintenance Kit
Pure Water
Valve consistently
fills to a
predetermined
level
Electrolyte
Level
Single Battery Cel
l
Fig. 18 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution
1 1/2 gallons
(6 liters)
Clear Water
1/4 Cup (60 ml)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
Non Metalic
Wand
2 gallon (7.5 liter)
Garden Sprayer
