Club Car TransPorter, Owner'S Manual

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Storage
2003 Transportation Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 25
STORAGE
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 6.
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WARNING
• Turn the key switch OFF, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in
the NEUTRAL position during storage. This is to prevent unintentionally starting the vehicle
or a fire hazard.
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery.
Frozen batteries can explode.
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CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.
• When washing the vehicle, do not direct water stream at the MCOR, Forward/Reverse switch,
or other electronic component.
• IQ System vehicles only: Place Tow/Run switch in TOW position.
PREPARING THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE
1. Unload the vehicle so that tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
2. Fully charge batteries. See Charging Batteries on page 32.
3. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of
baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off bat-
teries. Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry
and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
4. Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge.
5. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 36.
6. Lubricate front suspension and do all other semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication
Schedule on page 28.
7. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, battery compartment, and underside of vehicle.
8. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
9. Keep batteries fully charged during storage.
10. Leave PowerDrive Chargers plugged in during storage. The onboard computer will automatically activate
the charger when necessary. If charger cannot remain plugged in, or AC power will not be available dur-
ing extended storage, disconnect the batteries for storage (Figure 1, Page 7).
RETURNING THE STORED VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. If necessary, connect batteries.
2. Fully charge batteries.
3. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 36.
4. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 20.