Disabling The Vehicle; Disconnecting The Batteries - Club Car 2008-2011 Maintenance And Service Manual

SAFETY
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WARNING
• IQ Plus vehicles:
- Use only 4-gauge (AWG) wires with low-resistance terminals to replace battery wires on IQ
Plus models.
- Only IQ Plus chargers should be used with IQ Plus vehicles. Long-term use of a PowerDrive
battery charger with IQ Plus vehicles will damage the batteries.
• Do not use a battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, was dropped, or was otherwise
damaged. Make sure it is operating properly before putting it back in use.
• External battery chargers:
Prior to servicing the charger, disconnect the AC power supply cord from the wall outlet and
the DC plug from the vehicle charger receptacle.
• Onboard battery chargers:
Prior to servicing the charger, disconnect the AC power supply cord from the wall outlet and
remove the battery charger from the vehicle. See Onboard Charger Removal, Section 4,
Page 4-33.
• If wires are removed or replaced make sure wiring and wire harness are properly routed and
secured. Failure to properly route and secure wiring could result in vehicle malfunction,
property damage, personal injury, or death.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or hydraulic
floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device to hold
vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to support the
vehicle and chock the wheels that remain on the floor. When not performing a test or service
procedure that requires movement of the wheels, lock the brakes.
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CAUTION
• Be sure to check the batteries and charger monthly to maintain correct battery water level and
ensure the charger is operating correctly during storage.

DISABLING THE VEHICLE

1. Set the park brake.
2. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key.
3. Place the Forward/Reverse control in the NEUTRAL position.
4. In addition, chock the wheels if servicing or repairing the vehicle.

DISCONNECTING THE BATTERIES

1. Disable the vehicle. See Disabling The Vehicle on page 1-3.
2. Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries. Failure to
heed this warning could result in a battery explosion or severe personal injury.
3. Disconnect the batteries, negative (–) cable first, as shown (Figure 1-1 through Figure 1-8).
4. After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
2008-2011 Domestic Battery Charger Maintenance and Service Manual
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