Battery - Club Car Cafe Express Owner's Manual

BATTERY

See General Warnings on page 8.
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 serious 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 a Club Car gasoline vehicle is a 12-volt, low-maintenance battery that requires infrequent watering
(Figure 16).
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Figure 16 Gasoline Vehicle Battery
Any corrosion around the positive (+) or negative (–) terminals should be washed off with a solution of baking soda and
water (1 cup (237 mL) per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off the battery. Do not allow this solution to get into
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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 17 Electrolyte Level for Battery
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