207 Huddleston Rd.
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770-631-2950
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Service and Maintenance Information Service
Package If you do not see the answer to your technical question below, please send email to Ask Stan, and one of our skilled mechanics will answer your question. Commonly asked maintenance questions: Charging: Correct charging methods extend battery life and range between charges. Charge new batteries completely before they are used the first time. Charging will probably consist of at least 12 hours; sometimes longer. New batteries need up to four hours more charging time than "mature" batteries. Schedule enough charging time, if possible, so the charger shuts off automatically. Age of battery, condition of battery, stat-of-discharge, temperature of electrolyte, AC line voltage level, and other variables will affect charging time. Limit use of new batteries between charging for the first 5-20 cycles. New batteries have less capacity than batteries which have been broken in. New golf car batteries should be limited to 18 holes of golf between charges. Industrial vehicle batteries should not be discharged more than 20-30% before charging. Batteries that are in storage or are not used self-discharge. This may require "jump-starting" to enable charging to occur. All newly installed batteries should be checked for tight cable/nut connections within 5 days of installation. Loose connections sometimes occur after driving your golf cart. Loose connection result in melted or damaged battery posts, and defective battery operation. Watering: Correct watering techniques extend battery life. You should check the water level frequently during hot weather, and water use increases during this time, and also as batteries age. Electrolyte levels should be checked annually, and more often if extensively used. Never allow the electrolyte level to fall below the top of the plates. If plates are exposed, add only enough distilled water to cover the plates before charging. Do not overfill batteries. Electrolyte expands and can overflow during charging. Water added to replace spillage dilutes the electrolyte level and reduces adequate specific gravity. Cells with lower specific gravity have lower charging capacity. Make sure the electrolyte covers the plates before charging and fill cells to the markers only after batteries are charged. Water should cover tops of plates, and should never be added all the way to cap level. Use only distilled water. Electric vehicle batteries may use up to 16 quarts of water during their useful lives and non-distilled water may contain harmful minerals which will have a cumulative adverse effect on battery performance. Cleaning: Acid-soaked dirt on the battery causes current leakage and reduced battery efficiency. Hose wash battery tops periodically with clean low-pressure water to keep them free of debris and acid spillage. Make sure vent caps ore secure before washing. Do NOT hose wash electronic controllers, switches, solenoid, and other electrical devices. Cover them if necessary. Wash the tops with a baking soda solution (1/2 cup per quart of water) and a stiff bristle brush if a low-pressure hose doesn't remove the debris. Rinse with clean water. Make sure the battery tops are clean and dry before putting them into storage. Dirt and corrosion on posts and connections can lead to malfunctioning batteries and decreased life.
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