To properly care for your golf/utility car, we recommend the following care and
maintenance guidelines...
Car should be charged after every 18 holes of golf or the equivalent (approx. 7
miles). Check charger ammeter (the meter on the charger itself) to be sure charger
has turned on. Charger will be hot to the touch during charging and may run for
up to 18 hours.
Some cars are equiped with a LED charge indicator in the car dash. It does not "step
its way up" during the charging process. Instead, it moves back to full position
only at full charge.
Batteries use more water as they get older, so as a rule of thumb, water should
be checked every other month for the first year, every month for the second year
and every two weeks thereafter.
Fill to 1/4" below bottom of split ring (1 1/2" below top). Water should be added
after charging. Filling before charging can cause the battery electrolyte to bubble
over during charging. If plates are exposed, however, add enough water to cover
the plates by 1/8" before charging.
Distilled or treated water is best for filling batteries. Best if water contains
less than 200 T.D.S (total dissolved solids…parts per million).
Batteries should be kept free of dirt and corrosion to prevent excessive self discharge
so you should wash batteries from time to time. Be careful though! Battery acid
be harmful to eyes and skin and can stain clothes and even a driveway surface. Wash
your car in an area where a stain won't matter and where eye protection and clothing.
Also, placing an automotive drip tray beneath the golf car will help prevent stains
in the storage area.
After you have cleaned the batteries, spray protectant on all the terminals to reduce
corrosion.
Correct tire pressure has many advantages, among them longer battery life and easier
steering, not to mention a longer life for the tire. Check your tires for the recommended
pressure, but DOT rated tires maximum pressure is usually 35 psi and turf tires
maximum pressure is usually 22 psi.
Place car in neutral when parking and turn the key off. Leave parking brake off
and use blocks to prevent the car from rolling if necessary.
Batteries slowly discharge in storage, particularly in hot weather. Every 45 days,
the batteries should be charged a minimum of 8 hours.
On an annual basis, have a Mile High Golf Cars technician run a complete inspection
of your car.
Clean windshield with a soft towel or chamois and water only. If necessary, use
a mild soap. Plexiglass can scratch very easily. DON'T USE WINDEX.
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