Club Car CARRYALL 272, Руководство по техническому обслуживанию и ремонту

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: FE400, KEY-START ENGINE Battery
Page 12-40 2006-2010 Turf/Carryall 272/472 and XRT 1200/1200 SE Maintenance and Service Manual
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oil. Call a physician immediately.
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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 (CC 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 classifi-
cation 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 16.5 cm 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 11, Page 11-11. Also see Test Procedure 24 – Battery Test (Under Load)
on page 11-33.
Preventive Maintenance
1. To keep the battery in good operating condition, remove any corrosion immediately. Post connections
should be clean and tight. Any frayed or worn wires should be replaced. After all cables have been con-
nected and properly tightened to 80 in-lb (9 N·m), coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray
(CC P/N 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 (1 cup (237 mL)
baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse with water. Do not allow solution to enter battery through
the vent cap holes.
See Self-Discharge on page 12-40.
3. Maintain proper water level. See Water Level on page 12-40.
4. Check battery periodically to see that it is in a full state of charge. See Charging the Battery on
page 12-42.
5. Keep battery hold-down clamp tight. See Vibration Damage on page 12-40.
Self-Discharge
Dirt and battery acid can provide a path for a small current draw that slowly discharges the battery. To prevent
self-discharge, the battery should always be kept clean.
Hot weather also has an effect on a battery’s self-discharge rate. The higher the temperature, the quicker a
battery will discharge. In hotter climates, therefore, the battery should be checked more often. When storing
the battery, keep in a cool place.
See Battery Storage on page 12-43.
Water Level
The water level should be checked semi-annually to be sure water is at its proper level. Never allow the water
level to fall below the tops of the plates because this will cause the exposed part of the plate to become per-
manently inactive. Check the water level more frequently in hot weather or when the battery becomes old.
See Figure 11-7, Section 11, Page 11-12.
Vibration Damage
The battery hold-down clamp should always be tight enough to keep the battery from bouncing. Battery life
may be severely shortened if the clamp is too loose. Excessive vibration shortens the life of the battery. It may