Club Car 1996 DS Golf Car Gasoline, Service Manual

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TO RETURN THE STORED VEHICLE TO SERVICE:
1. Restore fuel system to operation.
1.1. Remove plug from the fuel tank vent nipple and reconnect fuel vent line to tank.
1.2. Place the Forward and Reverse Lever in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lock-out cam in
the SERVICE position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines
and the engine starts. Turn engine off and return neutral lock-out cam to the OPERATE position.
2. Readjust tire pressure to 12-14 psi (83-96 kPa).
3. Perform the Pre-Operation Checklist (See Page 3-2).
STORAGE - ELECTRIC VEHICLE
1. Fully charge batteries (See Section 22, Page 7).
2. Wash off any corrosion around the terminals with a solution of baking soda and water, then rinse
(NOTE: Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries). Let the terminals dry and coat them with
CLUB CAR battery terminal spray, Part No. 1014305.
3. Store in a cool, dry place. This will prevent self-discharge of the batteries.
4. Adjust tire pressure to 20 psi.
5. Grease front suspension and do all quarterly periodic lubrication (See Periodic Lubrication Sched-
ule, Section 4, Page 4-3).
6. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, battery compartment, and underside of vehicle.
7. Do not latch the park brake. Block tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
8. Keep batteries fully charged during storage (See Section 22, Page 7).
• Recharge 36 volt vehicles with Accu-Power battery chargers every 6-8 weeks as necessary.
• Leave PowerDrive System 48 and PowerDrive Plus vehicles with PowerDrive chargers plugged in dur-
ing storage. The PowerDrive storage charge feature will automatically charge the batteries as needed
(See Off-season Storage Charge, Section 23, Page 28). See NOTE at the top of Page 3-13.
• WHEN RUNNING THE ENGINE FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER STORAGE, IT MAY SMOKE
EXCESSIVELY DUE TO THE OIL ADDED TO THE ENGINE IN PREPARATION FOR STORAGE.
• TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO OFF, REMOVE THE KEY, AND LEAVE THE FORWARD AND
REVERSE LEVER IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION DURING STORAGE. THIS IS TO PREVENT
UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE VEHICLE.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE FROZEN BATTERIES OR BATTERIES WITH BULGED CASES;
DISCARD BATTERIES. FROZEN BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE.
• BATTERIES IN A LOW STATE OF CHARGE WILL FREEZE AT LOW TEMPERATURES.
• WHEN WASHING THE VEHICLE, DO NOT DIRECT WATER STREAM AT THE SPEED SWITCH.
• IF BATTERY WIRE TERMINALS ARE DAMAGED OR CORRODED, THEY SHOULD BE
REPLACED OR CLEANED AS NECESSARY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE THEM TO OVER-
HEAT DURING OPERATION.
NOTE
WARNING
CAUTION