Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual page 119

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
The battery in a Club Car vehicle is a 12-volt, low-maintenance battery that requires infrequent watering
(Figure 10-14, Page 10-9).
1. Turn the key switch to OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL. Chock
the wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." in
General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-2.
3. Use a flat blade screwdriver, and carefully remove the battery cell caps from the battery. See following
WARNING.
∆
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.
4. Carefully check the electrolyte level and add distilled water if necessary. Do not fill above designated fill
line. Replace battery cell caps.
Figure 10-13 Battery
Any corrosion around the positive (+) or negative (–) terminals should be washed off with a solution of baking
soda and water: 1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Rinse solution off the battery. Do
not allow this solution to enter the battery. Be sure terminals are tight (battery terminals should be tightened
to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m)). Let the terminals dry and then spray them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI
P/N 1014305). See following CAUTION.
∆
CAUTION
• If battery wire terminals are damaged or corroded, replace or clean them as necessary. Failure
to do so may cause them to overheat during operation.
Be sure battery hold-down clamp is properly tightened. Tighten to 12 ft-lb (16.3 N·m). A loose clamp may
allow the battery to become damaged from vibration or jarring.
If battery appears weak, have it charged by a trained technician. The battery should never be left discharged
any longer than absolutely necessary (do not leave discharged overnight).
For specific battery testing procedures, see Battery, Section 12, Page 12-28.
2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
BATTERY
CAP
LEVEL
INDICATOR
Figure 10-14 Battery Electrolyte Level
Battery
PLATES
ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL AT LEAST
1/2 INCH (13 MM)
ABOVE
PLATES OR
TO LEVEL
INDICATOR
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