Electric Golf Cart Maintenance
Maintaining a maintenance schedule is important in keeping your cart in working condition.
If your cart has the precision drive system
be sure to flip the switch to tow-maintenance before doing maintenance to your golf cart. You should check batteries monthly or every two weeks depending on usage. Always keep the cart clean. Dirt and dust can have a negative
effect on the carts performance and overall life span. Keep the undercarriage and battery compartment clean of any debris. Keep the batteries clean on the outside is also important. Mix
up a baking soda & water solution and clean off the outside of the batteries. Just make sure not to get any into
the batteries. The battery
post connections need to be tight and free of corrosion. After removing any corrosion use terminal spray protectant. The electrolyte water levels in your batteries is vital to
getting the maximum use from them. When you check the batteries, the electrolyte level should be 1/8" above
the leaded plates. If the electrolyte level is low, the batteries can be filled with distilled water as needed. Be careful
not to overfill the batteries. Never let batteries run dry. Never run the batteries totally dead. The charger needs at least 34 volts
on 36 volt golf carts, to begin charging. Check
tires. Tire pressure should be 12-15lbs. Once
a year the carts front end will need to greased.
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CAUTION: Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles
when handling batteries, electrolyte, and charging your battery. ! WARNING !
To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death,
keep all smoking materials, open flames or sparks away from the batteries. Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries.
Do not charge batteries without adequate ventilation. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive. Be sure that the key
switch is off and all electrical accessories are turned off before starting work on the vehicle. Never disconnect a circuit
under load at a battery terminal.
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Gas Golf Cart Maintenance Once a year, change the spark plugs, air
filter, oil filter, fuel filter, changing oil (premium grade), grease front end & adjust valves. Even if your cart
sits up it should be serviced due to moisture build up, in the motor. Check belts for wear, drive and starter generator belts. Check battery for corrosion. Remove corrosion
and spray with battery terminal protector. Tire pressure should be at 12 – 15 lbs. Be careful not to over choke golf cart, as this will foul the plugs. If cart does
not run after normal choke procedure, stop and call for service. Crank time is 3- seconds, trying to crank beyond this period could damage
the starter generator. Use
a container free of contaminates when refilling your gas tank. Dirt & water can damage your engine. Unleaded
fuel only.
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