Club Car Turf 1 Service Manual page 23

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Check the water levels in each battery cell. If water is required, fill the cells to cover the plates, charge
the batteries, and then use distilled water to fill each cell to the correct level. Electrolyte level should be
from 1/2 inch (13 mm) above plates to 1/4 inch (6 mm) below the level indicator.
Immediately Prior to Storage, Perform the Following Steps
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse switch in the
NEUTRAL position during storage.
2. If so installed, turn off all accessories, including GPS units, fans, etc.
3. Place the tow/run switch in the TOW position. Because the battery warning light does not illuminate with
the key in the OFF position and the tow switch in TOW, do not use the warning light as an indication of
the batteries' state of charge.
4. 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. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with Bat-
tery Terminal Protector Spray (CC P/N 1014305).
5. Tighten all battery cable connections to 110 in-lb.
6. Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge.
7. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Section 2 – Vehicle Specifications.
8. Perform all semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedule, Section 10 – Peri-
odic Maintenance in the appropriate maintenance and service supplement.
9. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, battery compartment, and underside of vehicle.
10. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
NOTE: It is recommended that the vehicles be plugged in and the electrolyte level main-
tained throughout the storage period. If any of the following conditions exist, how-
ever, then disconnect the batteries for storage: 1) The charger cannot remain plugged
in, 2) AC power will not be available during extended storage, or 3) Electrolyte levels
will not be maintained. To disconnect batteries for storage, go to step 12.
11. To keep batteries fully charged during storage:
11.1. Plug the battery charger into the car. Leave battery chargers plugged in during storage. The
onboard computer (OBC) will automatically activate the charger when necessary.
11.2. Check the electrolyte level and charger function monthly to ensure that proper operation is main-
tained. To check charger function, disconnect the DC cord (stationary charger) from the vehicle or
the AC cord (onboard charger) from the power source, wait five seconds, then reconnect it. The
charger is functioning properly if the ammeter indicates current.
NOTE: The OBC keeps track of the time spent in storage mode. When the OBC
detects that the storage charge cycles may have depleted the available elec-
trolyte, it will stop the charger from further operation. Disconnecting then
reconnecting the DC cord (stationary charger) or AC cord (onboard charger) indicates
the electrolyte levels have been maintained and allows the OBC to resume operation.
11.3. If AC power is off for 7 days or longer, the OBC will not function or charge the vehicle again until it
has been restarted. To restart the computer, make sure AC power has been restored, disconnect
the DC cord (stationary charger) from the vehicle or the AC cord (onboard charger) from the power
source, wait five seconds, then reconnect it.
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