PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Battery
Page 10-10
2006-2010 Turf/Carryall 272/472 and XRT 1200/1200 SE Maintenance and Service Manual
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BATTERY
Read General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1
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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
• Tools, wires and metal objects can cause sparks when shorted across a battery. Follow all
instructions carefully when working with batteries.
• Charge battery in a well-ventilated area only.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
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WARNING
• Do not jump-start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables.
The battery in a Club Car vehicle is a 12-volt, low-maintenance battery that requires infrequent checks
. Electrolyte level should be checked semiannually.
1. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the
NEUTRAL position. Chock the wheels.
2. Access the engine compartment.
See WARNING “For vehicles with cargo beds...” on page 1-2.
• Turf 272/Carryall 272/XRT 1200:
2.1. Tilt the bed and ensure that the prop rod is properly engaged.
• Carryall 472/XRT 1200 SE:
2.2. Remove the rear bench seat.
3. Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting The Battery on page 1-3.
4. Use a flat blade screwdriver, and carefully remove the battery cell caps from the battery
See following WARNING.
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WARNING
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face
shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
5. Carefully check the electrolyte level and add distilled water if necessary. Do not fill above designated fill
line. Replace battery cell caps.
6. Clean both battery terminals with a solution of baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per
gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse thoroughly. Do not allow this solution to enter the battery. Tighten battery
terminals to 80 in-lb (9 N·m). Let the terminals dry and then spray them with Battery Terminal Protector
Spray (CC P/N 1014305).
See following CAUTION.
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