Disabling The Vehicle; Disconnecting The Battery - Gasoline Vehicles; Connecting The Battery - Gasoline Vehicles; Disconnecting The Batteries - Electric Vehicles - Club Car Turf 1 Service Manual

SAFETY
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WARNING
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is
raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all
crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.

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 BATTERY – GASOLINE VEHICLES
1. Disable the vehicle. See Disabling The Vehicle on page 1-3.
2. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first, as shown (Figure 1-1, Page 1-4).
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
CONNECTING THE BATTERY – GASOLINE VEHICLES
1. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
2. Tighten battery terminals to 80 in-lb (9 N·m).
3. Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CC P/N 1014305) to minimize corrosion.
4. Connect the spark plug wire(s) to the spark plug(s).
DISCONNECTING THE BATTERIES – ELECTRIC VEHICLES
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 1-2) or (Figure 1-3).
4. After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
2012 Turf/Carryall Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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