General Information; Battery - Gasoline Vehicles - Club Car Precedent 2014 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Battery
DANGER
– Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
– Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Club Car gasoline vehicles are equipped with 12-volt, low-maintenance batteries. When changing a 12-volt battery
in any Club Car gasoline-powered vehicle, the same size battery with adequate amperage ratings should be used
as a replacement.
Club Car recommends a group 70, side-post battery (P/N 1012328), with a 650 cranking amp rating at 32 °F (0 °C)
(500 CCA at 0 °F (-17.8 °C)) and a reserve capacity of at least 105 minutes. The group 70 classification indicates
battery size: 8-1/4 inches W x 6-1/2 inches D x 7-1/4 inches H (21.0 cm W x 16.5 cm D x 18.4 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 19-12.
BATTERY – GASOLINE VEHICLES
See General Warnings on page 1-2.
DANGER
• 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.
The battery in the Club Car gasoline vehicle is a 12-volt, low maintenance battery that requires infrequent watering
(Figure 20-30).
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