Golf Cart Batteries - Maintenance and Replacement: How To

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It’s time to pop the hood and determine if the• Post / Clamp Cleaner
heart of your electric golf cart survived the slumber, or• Hydrometer
deep freeze, of winter.• Distilled Water, Baking Soda and Petroleum
Most deep cycle 6 volt and 8 volt batteries will surviveJelly
and lead a productive life for 2 to 5 years, but harshBe sure to wear protective gear while handling any
conditions such as extreme cold, or heat, canbattery and remove all jewelry, as the jewelry may
significantly shorten the lifespan of even the mostcreate an arc between battery posts, resulting in
robust battery. Lack of “cycling” theserious injury. Do not allow battery acid that may have
battery, discharging and recharging, can also lead to anleaked from the batteries to come into contact with
early demise.your skin. Rinse your skin immediately should contact
There are a few tools that you will need in order tooccur. The use of baking soda will neutralize any spilled
prepare to check and maintain your deep cycle, 6 andbattery acid, and any corrosion on, or around, the
8 volt batteries:battery posts. Never add acid to any battery, or
smoke while replacing batteries.
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