Club Car 2002 Pioneer 1200, Owner'S Manual

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Battery
2002 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 31
BATTERY
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 7.
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DANGER
• Battery – explosive gases! Do not smoke! Keep sparks and flames away from vehicle and
service area.
• Tools, wires, and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across a battery.
• Follow all instructions carefully when working with batteries.
• Charge battery in a well-ventilated area only.
• Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns – avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
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WARNING
• Do not jump-start the vehicle. To charge the battery, use an automotive-type 12-volt charger
rated at 10 amps or less.
The battery in a Pioneer gasoline vehicle is a 12-volt, low-maintenance battery that requires infrequent water-
ing
(Figure 20, Page 31) .
Any corrosion around the positive (+) or negative (–) terminals should be washed off 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 the battery. Do
not allow this solution to enter the battery. Be sure terminals are tight (battery terminals should be tightened
to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m)). Let the terminals dry and then spray them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI
1014305).
See following CAUTION.
Figure 20 Battery Figure 21 Battery Electrolyte Level
ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL AT LEAST
1/2 INCH (13 MM)
ABOVE
PLATES OR
TO LEVEL
INDICATOR
PLATES
LEVEL
INDICATOR
BATTERY
CAP