Club Car Carryall 300 2021, Maintenance And Service Manual

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GASOLINE VEHICLE - TROUBLESHOOTING
AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Test Procedures
18
TEST PROCEDURE 1 – Battery
See General Warnings on page 1-1.
DANGER
• Due to the danger of an exploding battery, wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working near
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.
NOTE: The battery must be properly maintained and fully charged in order to perform the following test procedures.
Battery maintenance procedures can be found in the Electrical Components: Pedal-Start Gas Vehicle section.
1. Disable the vehicle.
2. Set the Maintenance/Operate switch to MAINTENANCE.
3. Check for loose or corroded battery terminal connections.
4. Disconnect the battery.
5. Clean the battery terminals and connections. Replace the connections and wires as necessary.
6. Connect the battery.
Voltage Test
1. Set the multimeter to 20 VDC.
2. Put the red (+) probe on the positive (+) battery post.
3. Put the black (-) probe on the black (-) battery post.
3.1. If the voltage is more than 12.4 volts, the battery is good.
3.2. If the voltage is less than 12.4 volts, charge the battery. Go to the next step.
3.2.1. If the voltage does not reach 12.4 volts after charging, replace the battery.
Load Test
1. Make a note of the ambient temperature.
2. Connect a 160-ampere load tester to the battery posts.
3. Turn the switch on the load tester to the ON position.
4. Wait for 15 seconds. Read the battery voltage. Compare the battery’s voltage reading with the following table.
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