Common Misconceptions About Batteries; Battery Replacement - Club Car Precedent 2004 Maintenance And Service

BATTERIES

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES

The chart below describes some of the more common misconceptions that are associated with deep-cycle
vehicle batteries and battery care.
PROBLEM MISCONCEPTION
"This vehicle is running slowly, but we can run
Deep-discharge
it until it stops."
Early excessive
"These are new batteries. They can run all day."
discharging
Mineral content "Tap water will do for our batteries."
"Dirt and corrosion on the battery won't hurt
Self-discharge
anything."
"Batteries can be filled to the level indicator at
Over watering night, so it won't have to be done in the
morning."
"Checking the water takes too much time; it
Under watering
can be checked once a month."
"You should tighten battery hold-downs as
Vibration damage
tight as you can."

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-1.
∆
WARNING
• To prevent electrolyte leakage from the battery vents, batteries must be kept in an upright
position. Tipping a battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction can allow a small amount of
electrolyte to leak out the vent hole. Do not exceed this 45° angle when lifting, carrying, or
installing batteries. Battery acid can cause severe personal injury to skin or eyes, and can
damage clothing.
1. Before removing batteries, note the orientation of the batteries and the connecting wires. Disconnect the
battery cables as instructed. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." in General Warn-
ings, Section 1, Page 1-1. Remove remaining wires and batteries. See Wiring Diagram, Section 11,
Page 11-11.
2. Visually inspect the new batteries for any damage that may have occurred in transit.
2004 Precedent Electric Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual
Battery Replacement
REALITY
Avoid deep discharge of batteries whenever
possible. See Deep-Discharge on
page 13-7.
New batteries do not reach their full capacity
until they have been used and recharged 20
to 50 times. See Early Excessive
Discharging on page 13-7.
Your tap water might be OK, but have it
checked first. See Mineral Content on
page 13-6.
Dirt and corrosion might provide a path for
current to flow and allow the batteries to self-
discharge. See Self-Discharge on
page 13-5.
Under most circumstances, water should be
added after charging. See Electrolyte Level
on page 13-5.
Insufficient watering can ruin batteries. Water
level should be checked weekly. See
Electrolyte Level on page 13-5.
Battery hold-downs should be tightened to
specification. Hold-downs that are too tight or
too loose can cause battery damage. See
Vibration Damage on page 13-6.
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