·     Due to the possible leakage from overfilling, we suggest you put a mat under your cart.  Batteries should be
                kept clean of grass, dirt, mud, corrosion, or fertilizer with a garaden hose monthly.  Baking soda will neutralize
                corrosion.

     
          ·     When washing batteries, be careful not to soak motor or electrical components.

   
          ·     You should charge the cart after every round of golf.

          ·     Always leave your cart in neutral and remove the key when you are through for the day.  NEVER leave the cart
                in forward or reverse!!

          ·     Low tire pressure can cause your cart to slow down and puts added drain on the batteries and motor.
                Recommended levels are 28-30 lbs.  

          ·     Your cart has a tow switch under your seat.  When you are done using the cart for the day, always put it
                 in “tow” Have it in “tow” when you are charging it as well

Golf Cart Battery Maintenance

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BATTERY ACID IS VERY CORROSIVE AND WILL RUIN ALMOST ANYTHING IT TOUCHES. Keep battery terminals tight. DO NOT use lock nuts, lock washers or lock-tite on battery terminals. Keep battery terminals clean and check entire battery box area to be sure there is no acid buildup.

Charging your batteries:
Charge the batteries daily after each use. If you play golf; charge between rounds if possible.
Before you plug in the golf cart battery charger, inspect all battery cables for frays or corrosion and make sure the terminals are clean and tight. A 6 volt battery produces around 2.3 volts per cell. That is 7.2 volt for a fully charged, perfect battery. A 6 volt battery that reads 6 volts is considered to be a dead battery. If you have a volt meter gauge on your cart try not to let the pack fall below 80%. If you run below 80% you can hurt the batteries if you do this for extended periods of time.

Chargers:
Most chargers will not come on unless they sense a certain voltage coming from the main battery pack.....around 28 volts or so. They will vary from charger to charger. You can use an automotive type 12 volt charger to charge 2 six volt batteries at a time to get the voltage up enough for the golf cart charger to take over.
With an 8 volt battery system you have to use 3 batteries and a 24 volt charger. Using a 12 volt charger on a single 8 volt battery is not recommended.

Watering your batteries:
DO NOT OVERFILL. Always add water AFTER you have charged the cart. Only add distilled water AFTER fully charging. The only time you should add water before charging is if the lead plates are exposed. Only then fill just above the lead plates.

It is important that all battery cells be filled properly to obtain good battery life. The water should completely cover the plates inside the battery, but should be about a quarter inch below the bottom of the fill tube.*Using a battery fill bottle will eliminate the guess work. Again, always use distilled water.

Use only distilled, de-ionized or de-mineralized water to replace the lost water in batteries. Using tap water from homes or businesses can produce calcium or magnesium sulfate crystals that can fill the pores and coat the plates therefore reducing battery life.


Cleaning your batteries:
Always neutralize the battery acid first before rinsing of with water. You can use a mixture of baking soda and water or get some battery acid cleaner from an auto parts store. Cleaning your batteries once a month is a good practice. If you minimize corrosion to the electrical system battery life can be increased and properly maintained batteries can last as long as 5 years.

Let the cleaner set for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse off with clean water. Be careful not to spray water directly into electrical components like your speed controller.

After rinsing if there is still deposits of battery acid spray again with the baking soda solution or cleaner and let it sit for at least 5 minutes before rinsing; repeat if required.

These deposits on the batteries must be removed because they can cause your golf cart batteries to self discharge. If there is still evidence of corrosion get some protective gloves and a stiff bristle brush and scrub the deposits off. Dirt and debris can build up quicker on lifted golf carts because they are typically used off road.

These basic cleaning tips also work on gas golf cart batteries.





Preparing Golf Cars for Winter/Extended Storage

For electric cars:

Turn the key switch to the "off" position, remove the key and leave the forward/reverse switch in the "neutral" position during storage. Then place the tow/run switch in the "tow" position. Note: since the battery warning light does not illuminate with the key in the "off" position and the tow switch in "tow," do not use the warning light as an indication of the batteries' charge state.

Clean the battery packs, tops and terminals using a battery acid neutralizer (1 cup of baking soda per 1 gallon of water). Check, clean, tighten, and treat battery terminal connections with a battery terminal protector spray. Tighten all battery cable connections.

Check the water levels in each battery cell. If water is required, fill the cells to cover the plates, charge the set and then use distilled water to top off each cell at least 1/2 inch above the plates or to the level indicator.

Leave battery chargers plugged in during storage. If cars are equipped with an onboard computer, the OBC will automatically activate the charger when needed.

If the battery charger is left plugged in during extended storage, check the electrolyte level and the charger function at least once a month to ensure that proper operation is maintained. To check charger function, disconnect the DC cord (stationary charger) from the vehicle or the AC cord (onboard charger) from the power source and wait five seconds before reconnecting. The charger is functioning properly if the ammeter indicates current.

If AC power is off for seven days or more, the OBC will not function or charge the vehicle again until it has been restarted. To restart the computer, make sure AC power has been restored, disconnect the DC cord (stationary charger) from the vehicle or the AC cord (onboard charger) from the power source, wait five seconds and reconnect.

Be sure to check the batteries and charger monthly to maintain the correct water level in the batteries and to ensure the charger is operating correctly during storage.

Disconnect the batteries for the storage period if any of the following conditions exist: the charger cannot remain plugged in continuously, AC power will not be available during extended storage, or if electrolyte levels will not be maintained.

Check tire pressure and inflate to 18 to 20 PSI, or as called for in the owner's manual.

Perform all semiannual lubrications.

Thoroughly clean the front and rear body, seats, battery compartment and underside of vehicle.

Make sure the facility has adequate outside ventilation.

Do not engage the park brake, but secure the car from rolling.

 

For gas-powered cars with internal combustion engines:

Place the forward/reverse handle in the "neutral" position and the neutral lockout cam in the "maintenance" position.

Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed ("off") position, turn the key switch to "on" position and run the engine until fuel remaining in the carburetor and fuel lines is depleted and the engine stalls. Turn the key switch to the "off" position and remove the key. Return the neutral lockout cam to the "operate" position.

Loosen but do not remove the carburetor drain screw and drain remaining fuel into a clean container. Pour the fuel from the container into the vehicle's fuel tank and tighten the carburetor drain screw.

Disconnect the fuel vent line from the fuel tank vent barb. Use a slip-on vinyl cap to plug the fuel tank vent nipple so it is air tight.

Disconnect the battery cables, starting with the negative cable.

Check tire pressure and inflate to PSI as called for in the owner's manual.

Perform all semiannual lubrications.

Clean the battery using a battery acid neutralizer (1 cup of baking soda per 1 gallon of water). Check, clean and treat battery terminal connections with a battery terminal protector spray.

Remove the spark plug and pour 1/2 ounce of SAE 10 weight oil into the engine through the spark plug hole. Rotate the engine crankshaft by hand several times and then install the spark plug.
Do not engage the park brake, but secure your car from rolling.