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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Battery
2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page 12-27
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General Information
See preceding DANGER statement.
Club Car gasoline vehicles are equipped with 12-volt, low-maintenance batteries. When changing a 12-volt
battery in any Club Car gasoline-powered vehicle, the same size battery with adequate amperage ratings
should be used as a replacement.
Club Car recommends a group 70, side-post battery (Club Car Part No. 1012328), with a 615 cranking amp
rating at 32 °F (0 °C) (500 CCA at 0 °F (-17.8 °C)) and a reserve capacity of at least 105 minutes. The group
70 classification indicates battery size (8-1/4 inch W x 6-1/2 inch D x 7-1/4 inch H). It is important to use the
proper size to ensure that the battery clamp will fit correctly.
Testing the Battery
See Test Procedure 2, Section 11, Page 11-19.
Preventive Maintenance
To keep the battery in good operating condition, follow these steps on a regular basis.
1. Any corrosion build-up on or around the battery should be removed immediately. Post connections
should be clean and tight. Any frayed or worn wires should be replaced. After all cables have been
connected, coat terminals with Battery Protector Spray (Club Car Part No. 1014305) to prevent
future corrosion.
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 (baking
soda – 1 cup per gallon). Rinse with water. Do not allow solution to enter battery through the vent cap
holes. See Self-Discharge, Page 12- 28.
3. Maintain proper water level. See Water Level, Page 12- 28l.
4. Check battery periodically to see that it is in a full state of charge. See Charging the Battery,
Page 12-29.
5. Keep battery clamp tight. See Vibration Damage, Page 12- 28.
• DUE TO THE DANGER OF AN EXPLODING BATTERY, WEAR A FULL FACE SHIELD WHEN
WORKING AROUND A BATTERY.
• BATTERY – EXPLOSIVE GASES! KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES, CIGARETTES AWAY FROM THE
VEHICLE AND SERVICE AREA. VENTILATE WHEN CHARGING OR USING IN AN ENCLOSED
SPACE. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR BATTERY. FOR
ADDED PROTECTION, COVER TOP OF THE BATTERY WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
• BATTERY – POISON! CONTAINS ACID! CAUSES SEVERE BURNS – AVOID CONTACT WITH
SKIN, EYES, OR CLOTHING.
- EXTERNAL: FLUSH WITH WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
- INTERNAL: DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK OR WATER. FOLLOW WITH MILK OF
MAGNESIA OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
- EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
DANGER