Battery Installation; Battery Storage; Charging A Dead Battery; Ground Cables - Club Car Precedent 2014 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Ground Cables

BATTERY INSTALLATION

See General Warnings on page 1-2. See also DANGER on page 20-27.
1. Place the battery into the vehicle. Make sure the battery posts are facing the engine.
2. Secure the battery to the vehicle with the clamp. Install two screws and tighten to 31 in·lb (3.5 N·m).
3. Connect battery. See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-4.

BATTERY STORAGE

See General Warnings on page 1-2. See also DANGER on page 20-27.
1. Keep the battery clean and free of corrosion. See Preventive Maintenance on page 20-29.
2. The battery cables should be disconnected from the battery so the battery can be connected to the charger. The
battery can be left in the vehicle.
3. Fully charge the battery prior to storage.
4. Store in a cool 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 following WARNING.
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 recommended
that the battery be monitored for state of charge every month. 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 reasons that it does not
discharge as rapidly in cold temperatures.

CHARGING A DEAD BATTERY

See General Warnings on page 1-2. See also DANGER on page 20-27.
The vehicle is equipped with a starter/generator. The generator is not designed to charge a dead battery. If the vehicle
battery has become discharged, it must be charged using a properly rated automotive type charger.
WARNING
• Do not jump-start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables.
GROUND CABLES
See General Warnings on page 1-2.
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