Club Car 2007 Carryall 295 Maintenance And Service Manual page 328

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: HONDA POWERED GASOLINE VEHICLES
Battery Installation
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1 and DANGER on page 12b-15.
1. Place the battery into the vehicle with the battery posts facing the rear of the vehicle.
2. Secure the battery to the vehicle with the clamp at the bottom of the battery. Tighten the clamp retaining
bolt to 9 ft-lb (12.2 N·m).
3. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten the terminals to 144 in-lb (16 N·m). Coat
terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
Battery Storage
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1 and DANGER on page 12b-15.
1. Keep the battery clean and free of corrosion. See Preventive Maintenance on page 12b-16.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." in
General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-2.
3. Fully charge the battery prior to storage.
4. Store in a cool, dry area. The colder the area in which the battery is stored, the less the battery will self-
discharge. A battery stored at 0 °F (-17.8 °C) will discharge very little over a four-month period. A battery
stored at 80 °F (27 °C) will have to be recharged every few weeks.
5. Check the state of charge periodically. A battery that is discharged and left in a cold environment can
freeze and crack. If the specific gravity drops below 1.220, the battery should be recharged. See follow-
ing WARNING.
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WARNING
• If the battery is frozen or the container is bulged, discard battery. A frozen battery can
explode.
6. The frequency of recharging required depends on the temperature of the storage area, but it is recom-
mended that the battery be monitored monthly for state of charge. Also, if the storage area is unheated
in a cold climate and recharging is required, it is recommended that the area be heated to at least 60 °F
(16 °C) prior to charging. The battery will not charge effectively in cold temperatures for the same rea-
sons that it does not discharge as rapidly in cold temperatures.
Charging a Dead Battery
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1 and DANGER on page 12b-15.
The charge coil is not designed to charge a dead battery. If the vehicle battery has become discharged, it
must be charged with a properly rated automotive type charger. See following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Do not jump-start a dead battery with another battery and jumper cables.
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