Battery Cleaning - Cushman SHUTTLE 2 Manual Del Propietário

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BATTERY CLEANING

To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service Schedule (Ref. Periodic Service Schedule)
When cleaning the outside of the battery and terminals, first spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water to neutralize any acid deposits before rinsing with clear water.
Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid, will move acid from the top of the battery to another area of
the vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the metal structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally, a resi-
due will be left on the battery which is conductive and will contribute to the discharge of the battery.
To reduce the possibility of battery explosion
that could result in severe injury or death, do
not use metallic spray wand to clean battery
and keep all smoking materials, open flame
or sparks away from the battery.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and
sides of the battery 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 or a plastic spray bottle.
The solution should consist of the amounts of sodium
bicarbonate (baking
soda) and clear water shown below. In addition to the
battery, special attention should be paid to metal com-
ponents adjacent to the battery 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 bat-
tery to remove any residue that could contribute to the
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1/4 Cup (60 ML)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters) Water
Non-Metalic Wandr
2 GAL (8 Liters)
Gargen Sprayer
(1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters)
Baking Powder Solution