Cushman Shuttle 2 - Battery Replacement

MAINTENANCE
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Allow the solution to set 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 complete battery
cleaning and watering are con-
tained in the Battery Maintenance
Kit (P/N 25587-G01).
Cleaning should take place once a
month or more often under
extreme conditions. After batteries
are clean and dry, the terminals
should be coated with a commer-
cially available protectant. Aerosol
containers of battery terminal
protectant must be used with
extreme care. Insulate the metal
container to prevent the can from contacting the battery terminals.
Battery Replacement
Before any electrical service is performed on TruCourse technology model vehicles, the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch
must be placed in the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position.
If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is disconnected for any reason, the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be
left in the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ 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 pre-
vent the metal can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion.
1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters) Water
Non-Metalic Wand
1/4 Cup (60 ML)
Baking Soda
2 GAL (8 Liters)
Gargen Sprayer
(1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters)
Baking Soda Solution
1 quart
(1 liter)
Clear Water
2 Teaspoons
(10 ml)
Sodium
Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
Plastic
Spray
Bottle
OR
Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution