Stay In The GameGolf Cart Battery Maintenance

Ever get into a game and run out of juice in the cart? Makes for a long walk….

Or worse yet…You never make it on the course

These simple tips will keep your cart in the game

1. Charge it frequently2. Keep the batteries clean and tight3. Check the battery often4. Maintain water level

Charge your batteries often

Any battery discharged below 15% of its capacityand stored for an extended period of time willbegin a process called sulfation severelyreducing its operating life.

So remember

Plug it in after every use

These simple tips will keep your cart in the game

1. Charge it frequently2. Keep the batteries clean and tight3. Check the battery often4. Maintain water level

Dirty cables can rob you of power and reduce your batteries ability to take a charge

Quick Cleaning Guide

Use a solution of 1:1 Baking soda and water and a stiff bristle brush to scrub away surface corrosion

Use a wire brush available at any parts store to remove any remaining corrosion

Pro Tip: Remove and replace each battery cable one at a time and clean the contact surface between post and cable with a wire brush or fine sandpaper.

A clean well maintained battery compartment can save you a lot of $ and preserve your battery life.

These simple tips will keep your cart in the game

1. Charge it frequently2. Keep the batteries clean and tight3. Check the battery often4. Maintain water level

Get a Hydrometer and use it….

It is the only reliable method for testing deep cycle batteries

Hydrometers test the specific gravity of the electrolyte and shows how active your battery chemisty is.

Caution: Wear rubber gloves and protect eyes and clothing anytime you may be exposed to battery acid!

These simple tips will keep your cart in the game

1. Charge it frequently2. Keep the batteries clean and tight3. Check the battery often4. Maintain water level

When adding to a battery use only distilled water or electrolyte

A battery should be filled within a 1/4” from the top. If your battery seems dry fill it with DISTILLED water

Un-distilled water may contain minerals and chemicals that reduce battery life and effectiveness.

These simple tips will keep your cart in the game

1. Charge it frequently2. Keep the batteries clean and tight3. Check the battery often4. Maintain water level

Finally

The previous tips can significantly extend thelife of your batteries but batteries do wear out eventually. When you buy batteries be sure to buy quality like our friends here:

Crown Battery

Available at

Battery Joe

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