ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Battery
Page 12-28
2005 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
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BATTERY
See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
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DANGER
• Due to the danger of an exploding battery, wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when
working around a battery.
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full
face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
General Information
See preceding DANGER statement.
Club Car gasoline vehicles are equipped with 12-volt, low-maintenance batteries. When changing a 12-volt
battery in any Club Car gasoline-powered vehicle, the same size battery with adequate amperage ratings
should be used as a replacement.
Club Car recommends a group 70, side-post battery (CCI P/N 1012328), with a 650 cranking amp rating at
32 °F (0 °C) (500 CCA at 0 °F (-17.8 °C)) and a reserve capacity of at least 105 minutes. The group 70 clas-
sification indicates battery size: 8-1/4 inches W x 6-1/2 inches D x 7-1/4 inches H (21.0 cm W x 16.5cm D x
18.4 cm H). It is important to use the proper size to ensure that the battery clamp will fit correctly.
Testing the Battery
See Test Procedure 1, Section 11, Page 11-8.
Preventive Maintenance
To keep the battery in good operating condition, follow these steps on a regular basis.
1. Any corrosion build-up on or around the battery should be removed immediately. Post connections
should be clean and tight. Any frayed or worn wires should be replaced. After all cables have been con-
nected and properly tightened to 12 ft-lb (16 N·m), coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray
(CCI P/N 1014305) to prevent future corrosion.
2. The battery should be kept clean and dry to minimize self-discharge. Any dirt, grime or acid spillage
should be removed. Wash the battery with a bristle brush using water and bicarbonate of soda (1 cup
(237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse with water. Do not allow solution to enter bat-
tery through the vent cap holes
. See Self-Discharge on page 12-29.
3. Maintain proper water level.
See Water Level on page 12-29.
4. Check battery periodically to see that it is in a full state of charge.
See Charging the Battery on
page 12-30.
5. Keep battery hold-down clamp tight.
See Vibration Damage on page 12-29.