Self-Discharge; Electrolyte Level - Club Car Precedent 2004 Maintenance And Service

BATTERIES
2. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of
baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off bat-
teries. Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry
and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305). See Self-Discharge on
page 13-5.
3. Maintain proper electrolyte level. See Electrolyte Level on page 13-5.
4. Batteries should be properly charged every day they are used. Check the batteries periodically to see
that they are in a full state of charge. See Battery Charging on page 13-6.
5. Keep hold-downs tight. See Vibration Damage on page 13-6.

SELF-DISCHARGE

Contaminants on dirty batteries can provide a path for a small current draw that can slowly discharge batter-
ies, thus wasting valuable energy. To prevent self-discharge, batteries should always be kept clean.
Hot weather also has an effect on a battery's self-discharge rate. The higher the temperature, the quicker a set
of batteries will discharge. In hotter climates, batteries should be checked more often. When storing batteries,
keep in a cool place. See Battery Storage on page 13-14.

ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

∆
CAUTION
• Do not allow battery acid from battery caps or hydrometer to drip onto the front or rear body
of the vehicle. Battery acid will cause permanent damage. Wash immediately.
LEVEL
INDICATOR
Figure 13-6 Battery Electrolyte Level
Add water only after charging unless the electrolyte is below the level of the plates. If the electrolyte level is
below the level of the plates, add just enough water to cover the plates and then charge the batteries. After
charging, fill with water to the level indicator. Filling a battery to the level indicator before charging will result
in overfilling because the electrolyte level will rise during charging and some of the electrolyte may bubble out
of the cap. This reduces the battery's capacity and corrodes the metal parts around it.
BATTERY
CAP
PLATES
ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL AT LEAST
1/2 IN. (13 mm)
ABOVE PLATES
OR TO
LEVEL INDICATOR
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Battery Care
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