Club Car CARRYALL 252 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Battery
2007 Gasoline Utility Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 33
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the
NEUTRAL position. Chock the wheels.
2. Access the engine compartment. See WARNING “For vehicles with cargo beds...” on page 10.
2.1. Tilt the bed and ensure that the prop rod is properly engaged.
3. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first. See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally start-
ing...” on page 10.
4. Use a flat blade screwdriver, and carefully remove the battery cell caps from the battery (Figure 20) . See
following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face
shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
5. Carefully check the electrolyte level and add distilled water if necessary. Do not fill above designated fill
line. Replace battery cell caps.
6. Clean both battery terminals with a solution of baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per
1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse thoroughly. Do not allow this solution to enter the battery. Tighten battery
terminals to 12 ft-lb (16 N·m). Let the terminals dry and then spray them with Battery Terminal Protector
Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
See following CAUTION.
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CAUT ION
• If battery wire terminals are damaged or corroded, replace or clean them as necessary. Failure
to do so may cause them to overheat during operation.
Be sure battery hold-down clamp is properly tightened. Tighten to 12 ft-lb (16.3 N·m). A loose clamp may
allow the battery to become damaged from vibration or jarring.
If battery appears weak, have it charged by a trained technician. The battery should never be left discharged
any longer than absolutely necessary (do not leave discharged overnight).
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