Club Car 2007 Carryall 295 Maintenance And Service Manual page 352

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: DIESEL VEHICLES
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 12c-21.
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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