Par Caddy Z1-Z2 – Troubleshooting Guide
Even though your Z1-Z2 is a very rugged and reliable machine, it is still a
machine with many moving parts, and may break down from time to time. We
need to know the symptoms of the problem in order to make a proper diagnosis.
If your Par Caddy breaks down, please run through the following troubleshooting
guide before emailing or calling us. The guide should reveal the real problem so
we can send you the right parts to get you back up and running. Don’t assume
anything.
A good way to bench test your Par Caddy is to set it on a workmate, milk carton
or box so that the drive wheels are not touching the ground or the bench.
Connect the battery and test all the items described below using both manual
and remote control modes.
Check for power
Is the green light on in the handle control (lightning bolt window)?
1. If you have no power
a. Is your battery dead or weak – make sure battery is good – don’t
assume – have it tested for both voltage and
amp hour capacity
if
possible. Also have your charger tested for output voltage – should
be about 28-29V for a nominal 24V battery.
b.
Make sure the connection from the power cord to the charger is
fully seated and tight. If this connection is loose your battery will not
charge.
c. Voltage reading ____________ - should be at least 25V after
charging.
d. Check the battery wiring harness – make sure it is tight on the
battery terminals.
e. Check the connector on the wiring harness – is it damaged in any
way? Are the little metal sleeves all visible in the connector holes?
f. Check the connection on the cart where the battery plugs in – is it
damaged in any way? Are one or more prongs blackened?
g. Microswitch under the red on/off button may be worn out preventing
the cart from powering on. Replace the handle electric board and
also the speed control POT as this could also be the cause.
