Lifting The Entire Vehicle; Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) - Club Car XRT 950 2009 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Using a Booster Battery (Jump Starting)

LIFTING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE

1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL and set the
park brake. Chock the wheels.
3. Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-4.
4. If removing wheels, loosen the lug nuts.
5. Lift one side of vehicle and support on jack stands (Figure 3-5, Page 3-6).
6. Lift other side of vehicle and support on jack stands.
7. Remove the wheels.
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Figure 3-5 Jack Stand Placement
USING A BOOSTER BATTERY (JUMP STARTING)
See General Warning on page 1-2.
WARNING
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face shield and
rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• When jumping from a booster battery, make the final connection the negative (-) cable.
• Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged battery. Unplug charger before connecting or
disconnecting cables to the battery. Never lean over battery while boosting, testing, or charging.
If it is necessary to use a booster battery to start the engine, BE CAREFUL!
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, engage
the park brake and chock the wheels.
2. Ensure the booster battery is 12-volt. See following NOTE.
NOTE: A starting battery is recommended but a deep cycle battery can be used if necessary.
3. Access battery by removing the seat.
4. Locate the vehicle battery on the passenger side of the vehicle.
5. Connect the end of the first cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the
same cable to the positive (+) terminal of the solenoid (Figure 3-6, Page 3-7).
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GENERAL INFORMATION