Club Car IntelliTach XRT 1550, Maintenance And Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: DIESEL VEHICLES Battery
2007 Carryall 295/295 SE & XRT 1550/1550 SE Gasoline, Diesel and IntelliTach M & S Manual Page 12c-21
12C
BATTERY
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
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DANGER
• Due to the danger of an exploding battery, wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when
working around a battery.
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries. 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 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
See preceding DANGER statement.
Gasoline vehicles are equipped with 12-volt, low-maintenance batteries. 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.
The manufacturer recommends a group 70, side-post battery (CCI P/N 1012328) with a 650 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 inches W x 6-1/2 inches D x 7-1/4 inches H (21.0 cm W x 16.5cm
D x 18.4 cm H). It is important to use the proper size to ensure that the battery clamp will fit correctly.
Testing the Battery
See Test Procedure 1, Section 11c, Page 11c-13.
Preventive Maintenance
1. To keep the battery in good operating condition, remove corrosion immediately. Post connections should
be clean and tight. Frayed or worn wires should be replaced. After all cables have been connected and
properly tightened to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m), coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N
1014305) to prevent future corrosion.
2. The battery should be kept clean and dry to prevent self-discharge. Dirt, grime or acid spillage should be
removed. Wash the battery with a bristle brush and a solution of 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 any solution to enter
the battery through the vent cap holes.
See Self-Discharge on page 12c-22.
3. Maintain the proper water level. See Water Level on page 12c-22.
4. Check the battery periodically to ensure that it is in a full state of charge. See Charging the Battery on
page 12c-23.
5. Keep the battery hold-down clamp tight. See Vibration Damage on page 12c-22.