General Information - Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS: FE400 ENGINE
• 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 P/N 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 Test Procedure 1, Section 11, Page 11-20. Also see Test Procedure 24 – Battery Test (Under Load)
on page 11-42.
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 Terminal Protector Spray
(CCI P/N 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 (1 cup (237 ml)
baking soda – per 1 gallon (3.8 l) of water). Rinse with water. Do not allow solution to enter battery
through the vent cap holes. See Self-Discharge on page 12-29.
3. Maintain proper water level. See Water Level on page 12-29.
4. Check battery periodically to see that it is in a full state of charge. See Charging the Battery on
page 12-31.
5. Keep battery hold-down clamp tight. See Vibration Damage on page 12-30.
Self-Discharge
Dirt and battery acid can provide a path for a small current draw that slowly discharges the battery. To prevent
self-discharge, the battery should always be kept clean.
Hot weather also has an effect on a battery's self-discharge rate. The higher the temperature, the quicker a
battery will discharge. In hotter climates, therefore, the battery should be checked more often. When storing
the battery, keep in a cool place. See Battery Storage on page 12-32.
Water Level
The water level should be checked semi-annually to be sure water is at its proper level. Never allow the water
level to fall below the tops of the plates because this will cause the exposed part of the plate to become per-
manently inactive. Check the water level more frequently in hot weather or when the battery becomes old.
See Figure 11-24, Section 11, Page 11-21.
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Battery
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