If connections are loose or if corrosion is present, contact our service technicians. Check Battery ConnectorsĬheck connectors to make sure they are tight and if there is any corrosion. These can be purchased from Custom Cart Connection. We recommend using a battery water bottle, which prevents spilling and overfilling. Overfilling will cause the acid to overflow out of covers when charging which in turn will cause corrosion of the metal frame and cables. Use only distilled water to refill, and don’t fill the cell all the way up - add just enough water to cover the plates. If the water runs dry, it will shorten the life of the battery and could be a fire hazard. Check the electrolyte water levels in each cell of each battery regularly (depending on use weekly or monthly) to ensure that the leaded plates in the battery are submerged in water. Battery acid is very corrosive and can be a danger to your health.Īfter the batteries have been fully charged. Always use safety glasses and heavy rubber gloves to check and refill batteries. Safety Glasses & Rubber Gloves: The batteries in a golf cart carry enough volts to weld metal together.Contact with metal on the battery terminals can be dangerous. Remove Jewelry: When servicing batteries be sure to remove jewelry (watches and rings).US Battery or Trojan brand is recommended. Choosing the Right Golf Cart BatteryĪ properly maintained battery should last 4 -5 years however, cheaper inexpensive batteries do not last.īe sure to always purchase top-quality batteries. Golf cart battery maintenance is a vital part of an electric golf cart and can be very costly if not maintained properly.

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