Club Car 2007 XRT 800, Maintenance Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: 800 AND 810 GASOLINE VEHICLES Battery
2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual Page 13-33
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Charging the Battery
See General Warning on page 1-1 and DANGER on page 13-30.
1. Charge the battery using an automotive type 12-volt battery charger. Follow all warnings and procedures
supplied by the battery charger manufacturer.
2. Attach the positive (+) charger cable to the positive (+) battery post.
3. Attach the negative (–) charger cable to the negative (–) battery post.
4. The battery may be charged with a slow charge (3-10 amps) or a fast charge (20-30 amps). Charge until
the specific gravity reaches 1.250. See following WARNING.
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WARNING
• If the battery case feels hot (approximately 125 °F (52 °C) or more), emits gases, or fluid boils
from vents, stop charging immediately. Failure to stop charging battery when any of these
conditions are present could result in an explosion, personal injury and/or damage to the
battery.
• Do not disconnect the charger DC leads from the battery when the charger is on. The
resulting arcing between the DC leads and battery post could cause an explosion.
• If the charger must be stopped, disconnect the AC supply cord from the wall outlet before
disconnecting the DC leads from the battery. Allow the battery to cool to room temperature
and resume charging battery at a lower amp rate.
Battery Installation
See General Warning on page 1-1 and DANGER on page 13-30.
1. Place the battery into the vehicle with the battery posts facing the engine.
2. Secure the battery to the vehicle with the clamp and install bolt, washer and locknut and tighten to 144
in-lb (16.3 N·m). A loose battery clamp may allow the battery to become damaged from vibration or jar-
ring.
3. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten the terminals to 144 in-lb (16.3 N·m)
(Figure 1-1, Page 1-3) . Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
Battery Storage
See General Warning on page 1-1 and DANGER on page 13-30.
1. Keep the battery clean and free of corrosion. See Preventive Maintenance on page 13-30.
2. The battery cables should be disconnected from the battery so the battery can be connected to the
charger. The battery can be left in the vehicle. Disconnect the negative (–) cable first. See WARNING “To
avoid unintentionally starting...” in General Warning on page 1-2.
3. Fully charge the battery prior to storage.
4. Store in a cool, dry area. The colder the area in which the battery is stored, the less the battery will self-
discharge. A battery stored at 0 °F (-17.8 °C) will discharge very little over a four-month period. A battery
stored at 80 °F (27 °C) will have to be recharged every few weeks.
5. Check the state of charge periodically. A battery that is discharged and left in a cold environment can
freeze and crack. If the specific gravity drops below 1.220, the battery should be recharged. See follow-
ing WARNING.