PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist
10
CONNECTING THE BATTERY – GASOLINE VEHICLES
1.
Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
2.
Tighten battery terminals to 80 in-lb (9 N·m).
3.
Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305) to minimize corrosion.
4.
Connect the spark plug wire(s) to the spark plug(s).
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2
(Viewed from passenger side of vehicle)
1. Remove negative battery cable.
2. Remove positive battery cable.
Connect battery cables in reverse order.
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Figure 10-1
Disconnect Battery – Gasoline Vehicle
PRE-OPERATION AND DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST
Each Club Car vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the factory; however, upon receiving your new
vehicle(s), you should become familiar with its controls, indicators, and operation. Carefully inspect each vehicle to
ensure that it is in proper working condition before accepting delivery.
Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle. This checklist should be used daily to ensure that the
vehicle is in proper working condition and in conjunction with the Performance Inspection on page 10-4 and the
Periodic Service Schedules on page 10-6. Any problems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a
trained technician.
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General:
All the parts should be in place and properly installed. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tight.
On gasoline vehicles, check all hose clamps for tight fit as well as the starter belt for tightness.
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Safety and information decals:
Check to ensure that all safety and information decals are in place.
See Safety
Decal and Feature Identification section the appropriate Owner’s Manual.
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Tires:
Check for proper tire pressure. Visually inspect for wear, damage, and proper inflation on a daily basis.
See
Vehicle Specifications section in the appropriate Maintenance and Service Manual.
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Battery:
Check electrolyte to ensure that it is at its proper level
. Check battery
posts. Wires should be tight and free of corrosion.
2009 FE 350 Maintenance and Service Supplement
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