subject: Electric Golf Cart And Its Storage-some Info [print this page] It is important to store your electric golf cart, when putting it away for a long period of time. This makes sure that your golf cart will be ready and available for you in the similar condition as you left it. If done properly, you will get in the rewards when you are ready to utilize your cart another time. Ensure not to skip any one of the following steps to avoid damage to the cart.
2 tbsp baking soda, 1 gallon water and an old paintbrush or toothbrush are the necessary things required for the task.
Steps
Try to find a sheltered place to store up the golf cart, as it will guard the golf cart from the nature elements.
Clean the batteries and make sure all the cell caps are fixed firmly. Unplug the charger and clean the area of battery. Battery neutralizer (baking soda mixed with water) is to be sprayed on the top and between the batteries. Clean the inside walls of the body panels.
Do not fail to check the overall battery compartment. Test out all the cable connections are secure and tight. Cautiously wind the cables backward and forward, as they should not be too close.
It is better to utilize a toothbrush or paintbrush to clean completely. You can clean and scrub the smaller areas of the battery compartment with the brush.
Verify the level of water in the cells and use distilled water to fill the cells past the plates. Fill the cells with a little water, if the golf cart is being stored in cold temperatures. This will help avoid freezing.
Charge the battery. A battery that is fully charged will not freeze unless it is 60 degrees below zero. A discharged battery can freeze at 20 degrees below because when it discharges the acid turns to water which freezes faster. Do not charge too much the battery. Once the charge is finished, unplug the charger from the wall and from the cart.
Charge the battery, as a completely charged battery will not freeze up unless it is 60 degrees below zero. A discharged battery can freeze at 20 degrees below. This is because when it discharges, the acid turns to water which freezes faster. Try not to overcharge the battery. Unplug the charger from the wall and from the cart, once the charge is finished.
Make sure to spend an extra time and energy on corroded battery which may be caused by lack of cleaning. A dirty or acid-covered battery will discharge faster than a clean one even in cooler temperatures.
