BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Page H-7
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
and replaced with a good battery of the same brand, type
and approximate age.
BATTERY CHARGER
Description
The battery charger accompanying this vehicle is 120
volt AC, 60 Hz input with 48 volt or 36 volt DC output.
Contact charger manufacturer for maintenance or ser-
vice parts.
For service assistance, contact Service Parts Depart-
ment, 1-800-227-7029.
Portable Charger Installation
Portable chargers
must be mounted on
a platform above the
ground or in such a manner as to permit the
maximum air flow underneath and around
the charger. Do not block or obstruct the
airways as overheating may result which
could cause serious damage to the charger
and create the potential for fire.
If the charger is operated in an outdoor location, rain and
sun protection must be provided.
A dedicated circuit is required for the charger. Refer to
the charger manual for appropriate circuit protection. The
charger may remain plugged into the AC outlet. To
charge the vehicle, refer to the instruction labels on the
charger. Insert the DC plug completely into the vehicle
receptacle located on the panel underneath the driver
seat (Ref Fig. 10 on page H-8). After inserting the polar-
ized DC plug, wait a few seconds and observe ammeter
on charger to make sure it moves indicating that charger
is charging.
The charger will automatically start a few seconds after
plug insertion. The charger will automatically stop when
batteries are fully charged and the DC plug can be
removed to permit use of the vehicle.
The charger may remain plugged into the AC outlet. To
charge the vehicle, refer to the instruction label on
charger.
Fig. 8 Hydrometer Temperature Correction
160 71 +.032
+.030
150 66 +.028
+.026
140 60 +.024
+.022
130 54 +.020
+.018
120 49 +.016
+.014
110 43 +.012
+.010
100 38 +.008
+.006
90 32 +.004
+.002
80 27 0
–.002
70 21 –.004
–.006
60 16 –.008
–.010
50 10 –.012
–.014
40 4 –.016
–.018
30 –1 –.020
–.022
2 –7 –.024
–.026
10 –12 –.028
EXAMPLE #1:
Electrolyte Temperature
Above 80˚ F (27˚ C)
Electrolyte temperature
90˚ F (32˚ C)
Hydrometer reading 1.250
1.250 + .004 = 1.254
corrected specific gravity
Electrolyte Temperature
Below 80˚ F (27˚ C)
Electrolyte temperature
70˚ F (21˚ C)
Hydrometer reading 1.250
1.250 - .004 = 1.246
corrected specific gravity
EXAMPLE #2:
˚ F ˚ C
Electrolyte
Temperature
Fig. 9 Charger Installation
! !
Provide Protection From Elements
Do Not Block Louvered Airways
NEMA 15 - 5R Grounded AC Receptacle
110 - 120 VAC. Dedicated 15 AMP Circuit
Locations outside the US and Canada: Reference
appropriate local electrical code and charger manu-
facturer recommendations for AC power requirements
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