ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Battery
2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 12-31
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BATTERY
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 12-1.
∆ 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.
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 (CCI 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 classifica-
tion 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 Section 11, Test Procedure 1, Page 11-20, and Test Procedure 24, Page 11-38.
Preventive Maintenance
To keep the battery in good operating condition, follow these steps on a regular basis.
1. Any corrosion build-up on or around the battery should be removed 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 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m), coat terminals with Battery Protector Spray (CCI
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 (baking
soda – 1 cup per gallon). Rinse with water. Do not allow solution to enter battery through the vent cap
holes. See Self-Discharge on page 12-32.
