Club Car 2007 Carryall 295 Maintenance And Service Manual page 350

12C
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: DIESEL VEHICLES
Self-Discharge
Dirt and battery acid can provide a path for a small current draw that slowly discharges the battery. To prevent
self-discharge, the battery should always be kept clean.
Hot weather also has an effect on a battery's self-discharge rate. The higher the temperature, the quicker a
battery will discharge. Therefore, the battery should be checked more often in hotter climates. When storing
the battery, keep it in a cool place. See Battery Storage on page 12c-23.
Water Level
The water level should be checked semi-annually to ensure the proper level is maintained. Never allow the
water level to fall below the tops of the plates because this will cause the exposed part of the plate to become
permanently inactive. Check the water level more frequently in hot weather and when the battery becomes
old. See Figure 11c-8, Section 11c, Page 11c-14.
Vibration Damage
The battery hold-down clamp should always be tight enough to keep the battery from bouncing. Battery life
may be severely shortened if the clamp is too loose. Excessive vibration shortens the life of the battery. It may
also cause acid to leak from the vent caps and corrosion to build up on surrounding metal parts. The acid that
is lost reduces the capacity of the battery and cannot be replaced.
Mineral Content
For the longest battery life, distilled water should be used in the battery. However, if tap water is going to be
used, contact your local water department to be sure mineral contents are below the levels listed in the fol-
lowing table. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Contact your local water department for mineral content analysis.
IMPURITY
Suspended matter
Total solids
Calcium and magnesium
oxides
Iron
Continued on next page
Ammonia
Organic matter
Nitrates
Nitrites
Chloride
Battery Removal
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1 and DANGER on page 12c-21.
1. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL. Chock
the wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." in
General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-2.
3. Remove the driver-side seat.
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ALLOWABLE CONTENT
(PARTS PER MILLION)
Trace
100.0
40.0
5.0
8.0
50.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
Battery