Club Car 2009-20011 Electric Precedent Maintenance And Service Manual page 104

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General Warning
WARNING
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme caution to
avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Turn key switch OFF and remove key, place Forward/Reverse switch in the NEUTRAL position, and
chock the wheels prior to servicing the vehicle.
• Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position, then
disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 10-1, Page 10-2) and (Figure 10-2, Page 10-2).
• After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
• If wires are removed or replaced, make sure wiring and wire harness is properly routed and secured.
Failure to properly route and secure wiring could result in vehicle malfunction, property damage,
personal injury, or death.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or hydraulic floor
jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device to hold vehicle in raised
position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to support the vehicle and chock
the wheels that remain on the floor. When not performing a test or service procedure that requires
movement of the wheels, lock the brakes.
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2
(Viewed from driver side of vehicle)
1. Place TOW/RUN Switch in TOW before disconnecting or connecting
battery cables.
2. Remove negative battery cable.
3. Remove positive battery cable.
Connect battery cables in reverse order.
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Figure 10-1 Battery Cable Removal – 4 x 12 Volt Battery
Configuration
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4
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1
(Viewed from driver side of vehicle)
1. Place TOW/RUN Switch in TOW before disconnecting or connecting
battery cables.
2. Remove negative battery cable.
3. Remove positive battery cable.
Connect battery cables in reverse order.
49A
Figure 10-2 Battery Cable Removal – 6 x 8 Volt Battery
Configuration
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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