Ferris Industries 1000ZKAV21/48CE, 1000ZKAV23/61 Battery Maintenance, Checking the Battery Fluid

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Regular Maintenance

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Checking the Battery Fluid

1.Raise the seat plate to access battery.

2.Remove the battery filler cap(s) (A). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.

3.Reinstall the filler cap(s).

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C).

2.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.

3.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (B)

4.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro- leum jelly or non-conducting grease.

WARNING

Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

	A
	C
B
Figure 17.	Battery Compartment

A.Vent Cap(s)

B.Positive (+) Cable & Terminal

C.Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

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