Club Car Carryall 500 2015 Maintenance And Service Manual page 365

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: PEDAL-START
GAS VEHICLE
TESTING THE BATTERY
See Test Procedure 1 – Battery on page 18-17.
See Test Procedure 20 – Battery Test (Under Load) on page 18-39.
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 144 in·lb (16 N·m), coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CC P/N 1014305) to prevent
future corrosion. See preceding WARNINGS and following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• If battery wire terminals are damaged or corroded, replace or clean them as necessary. Failure to do
so may cause them to overheat during operation and could result in a fire, property damage, or
personal injury.
2. The battery should be kept clean and dry to prevent self-discharge. Any dirt, grime or acid spillage should be
removed. Wash the battery with a bristle brush using water and bicarbonate of soda (1 cup (237 mL) baking
soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse with water. Do not allow solution to enter battery through the vent cap
holes. See Self-Discharge on page 20-34.
3. Maintain proper water level. See Water Level on page 20-33.
4. Check battery periodically to see that it is in a full state of charge. See Charging the Battery on page 20-36.
5. Keep battery hold-down clamp tight. See Vibration Damage on page 20-34.
WATER LEVEL
The water level should be checked semi-annually to be sure water is at its proper level (Figure 20-22, Page 20-33).
Never allow the water level to fall below the tops of the plates because this will cause the exposed part of the plate to
become permanently inactive. Check the water level more frequently in hot weather or when the battery becomes old.
1. Level Indicator 2. Cap 3. Plates
Electrolyte level at least 1/2 inch (13 MM) above plates or to
level indicator.
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Figure 20-22 Battery Electrolyte Level
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Battery
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