Battery; General Information; Testing The Battery; Preventive Maintenance - Club Car Precedent Villager 2 Maintenance And Service Manual

GASOLINE VEHICLE - ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS

BATTERY

DANGER
• Due to the danger of an exploding battery, wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working
on or near batteries.
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and service
area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full face shield and
rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Tools, wires, and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across a battery.
• Follow all instructions carefully when working with batteries.
• Charge battery in a well-ventilated area only.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes:
– External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
– Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
– Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
WARNING
• Do not jump start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables.

GENERAL INFORMATION

See preceding DANGER and WARNING statements.
Gasoline vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt, top post battery. When changing a 12-volt battery in any
gasoline-powered vehicle, the same size battery with adequate amperage ratings should be used as a replacement.
A group 26, top-post battery, with a 525 cold cranking amp rating and a reserve capacity of at least 85 minutes is
recommended. The group 26 classification indicates battery size: 8 inches W x 6-3/4 inches D x 7 inches H (20.3 cm
W x 17.2 cm D x 17.8 cm H). It is important to use the proper size to ensure that the battery clamp will fit correctly.

TESTING THE BATTERY

See Test Procedure 1 – Battery on page 18-12.
See Test Procedure 19 – Battery Test (Under Load) on page 18-31.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

1. To keep the battery in good operating condition, remove any corrosion immediately. Post connections should be
clean and tight. Any frayed or worn wires should be replaced. After all cables have been connected and properly
tightened to 41 in·lb (4.3 N·m), coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray to prevent future corrosion.
See preceding WARNINGS and following CAUTION.
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