Club Car Gasoline Service Manual page 183

2. Club Car recommends a group 70, side-post battery (Club Car Part No. 1012328), with a 460 cold-
cranking amp rating and a reserve capacity of 85 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). It is important to use the proper size to ensure
that the battery hold-down will fit correctly and secure the battery in the vehicle's main frame.
Preventive Maintenance
DANGER
• WEAR A FULL FACE SHIELD WHEN WORKING AROUND A BATTERY BECAUSE OF THE DAN-
GER OF AN EXPLODING BATTERY.
• BATTERY-EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES, CIGARETTES AWAY. VENTILATE
WHEN CHARGING OR USING IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR BATTERY. FOR ADDED PROTECTION, COVER TOP OF THE
BATTERY WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
• BATTERY-POISON/DANGER. CONTAINS ACID-CAUSES SEVERE BURNS- AVOID CONTACT
WITH SKIN, EYES, OR CLOTHING.
- EXTERNAL: FLUSH WITH WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
- INTERNAL: DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK OR WATER. FOLLOW WITH MILK OF MAG-
NESIA OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
- EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING
• WHEN MAKING ELECTRICAL TESTS OR REPAIRS, ALWAYS:
- WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
- REMOVE THE KEY.
- PUT THE FORWARD AND REVERSE SWITCH IN NEUTRAL.
- DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AS SHOWN (FIGURE 12-1, PAGE 12-2).
• FOLLOW ALL PROCEDURES EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
• SEE THE SAFETY WARNINGS ON PAGE 12-1.
To keep the battery in good operating condition, follow these steps on a regular basis.
1. Any corrosion build-up on or around the battery should be removed immediately. Post connections
should be clean and tight. Any frayed or worn wires should be replaced. After all cables have been con-
nected, coat all connectors with Battery Protector Spray (Club Car Part No. 1014305) to ward off future
corrosion.
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 (baking
soda-1 cup per gallon). Rinse with water. Do not allow solution to enter battery through the vent cap
holes (See Self-Discharge below).
3. Maintain proper water level (See Water Level, Figure 12-58, Page 12-50).
4. Check the battery periodically to see that it is in a full state of charge (See Battery Charging, Page 12-
52).
5. Keep hold-downs tight (See Vibration Damage).
Self-Discharge
1. Dirt and battery acid can provide a path for a small current draw that can slowly discharge the battery.
To prevent self-discharge, the battery should always be kept clean.
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