SAFETY
Read section A and B completely prior to operation or repair of golf car
B-14
Battery Removal & Installation
Tool List
Qty. Required
Insulated open end wrench, 13# .......................... 1
Socket, 10# and 13#, for drive device .................. 1
Battery golf car ..................................................... 1
Torque wrench, in. lbs., 13#, for drive device ....... 1
In the following text, there are references to removing/installing bolts etc. Additional hardware
(nuts, washers, etc.) that are removed must always be installed in their original positions unless
otherwise specified.
Non-specified torques are as shown in the table contained in Section 'A'.
Before attempting to carry out any electric service of vehicles, the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be
set to its 'Tow' position.
When a power wire (of battery, motor or controller) is disconnected for any reason on the controller
model vehicle, the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be left in the 'Run' position after the circuit is
restored.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench from 'shorting out
a battery, which could result in an explosion and severe personal injury or death.
Turn vehicle key to ‘OFF’ and remove. Insure all optional electrical accessories are turned OFF.
Using an insulated wrench, remove the main negative (-) cable (BL-) first, the main positive (+) cable
(BL+) and then all other wires from the vehicle batteries. Remove the battery hold down by removing the
hardware and lifting the retainer from the batteries.
Remove the batteries using a commercial battery golf car.
If the batteries have been cleaned and any acid in the battery rack area neutralized on a regular basis,
no corrosion to the battery racks or surrounding area should be present. If any rust is found, it should be
immediately removed with a putty knife and a wire brush. The area should be washed with a solution of
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and thoroughly dried before priming and painting with a
corrosion resistant paint.
After the batteries have been replaced into the battery rack, replace the battery hold downs and tighten
to 55 in. lbs. (5- 6
N
·m) torque, to prevent movement, but not tight enough to cause distortion of the
battery cases.