Club Car Carryall 300 2021, Maintenance And Service Manual

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GASOLINE VEHICLE - ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS Battery
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DANGER
• 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 followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
– Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
WARNING
• Do not jump start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables.
GENERAL INFORMATION
See preceding DANGER and WARNING statements.
Gasoline vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt battery. When changing a 12-volt battery in any gasoline-powered
vehicle, the same size battery with adequate amperage ratings should be used as a replacement.
A group 26, top-post battery, with a 525 cold cranking amp rating and a reserve capacity of at least 85 minutes is
recommended. The group 26 classification indicates battery size: 8 inches W x 6-3/4 inches D x 7 inches H (20.3 cm
W x 17.2 cm D x 17.8 cm H). It is important to use the proper size to ensure that the battery clamp will fit correctly.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
1. To keep the battery in good operating condition, remove any corrosion immediately. Post connections should be
clean and tight. Any frayed or worn wires should be replaced. After all cables have been connected and properly
tightened to 41 in·lb (4.3 N·m), coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray to prevent future corrosion.
See preceding WARNINGS and following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• 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 and could result in a fire, property damage, or
personal injury.
2. The battery should be kept clean and dry to prevent 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 battery through the vent cap holes.
3. Check battery periodically to see that it is in a full state of charge.
4. Keep battery hold-down clamp tight.
SELF-DISCHARGE
Dirt and battery acid can provide a path for a small current draw that slowly discharges the battery. To prevent
self-discharge, the battery should always be kept clean.
Hot weather also has an effect on a battery’s self-discharge rate. The higher the temperature, the quicker a battery
will discharge. In hotter climates, therefore, the battery should be checked more often. When storing the battery,
keep in a cool place.
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