MAINTENANCE
Owner’s Guide
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Read all notices, cautions and warnings in this manual before you do any type of service operations.
The drive wheels must be lifted and supported on jack stands before you do any service to the
powertrain when the motor is in operation.
To decrease the risk of motor damage, do not operate the vehicle at full throttle for more than 5
seconds with the drive wheels lifted off the ground.
Disconnect the negative battery cable before you service the vehicle to prevent accidental operation.
Wear eye protection when you service the vehicle. Be careful when you do
work around batteries, use solvents or compressed air.
To decrease the risk of electrical arc, which can cause a battery explosion,
disable all electrical loads from the battery before you remove the battery wires.
Use wrenches with insulation to decrease the risk of a short -circuit if a wrench falls across the battery
terminals. A battery short-circuit can cause an explosion.
The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solution which can cause burns to the skin and eyes.
Completely clean all electrolyte spills that contact the body and eyes with clear water. Contact a
physician immediately.
Neutralize electrolyte spills with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) mixed in 1 quart (1 liter) of water. Clean with water.
Be careful when you use the aerosol containers near battery terminals. Use a metal container that
has insulation to prevent an explosion.
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