Electric Golf Cart Service and Maintenance

Practice regular preventive maintenance to preserve the life of your vehicle. Your Club Car electric Precedent golf car is designed and built to deliver years of worry-free driving pleasure. To keep your vehicle in good working condition and preserve its life, practice regular preventive maintenance.

Don’t Neglect the Batteries

Take the following steps to avoid damage and maximize the life of your batteries:

Charge the batteries after each use. Never leave batteries discharged overnight or longer than absolutely necessary.
If your vehicle is not equipped with the single-point watering system, check your electrolyte level weekly and add water if needed.
If your vehicle is equipped with the single point watering system, water the batteries monthly or according to the watering interval you’ve established, following the instructions in your owner’s manual.
Charge the batteries before adding water, unless the electrolyte level is below the top of the plates. In that case, add just enough water to cover the plates. Then charge the batteries and check the level again. Never charge the batteries when the plates are exposed above the electrolyte level. To maximize the life of your batteries, add only distilled water. Do not overfill the batteries. Fully tighten the battery caps to prevent electrolyte leakage.
Make sure the battery hold-downs are tight enough so that the batteries do not move while the vehicle is in motion. Do not over tighten, as this can cause the battery case to crack or buckle. Inspect the terminal connections regularly to ensure that they are clean and tight. Replace any worn insulation or frayed wires.
Keep the batteries clean and free of corrosion by washing the tops and terminals monthly. Use a solution of one cup baking soda per one gallon of water. Do not allow the solution to enter the batteries. Thoroughly rinse the solution off the batteries. Fully tighten the battery terminals. Let the terminals dry, then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray. Properly dispose of waste water.

Semi-annual Maintenance

You’ll also need to perform regular maintenance on your Club Car Precedent every six months or every 50 hours of operation.

This is the time to:

Check the pressure in your tires and adjust, if necessary.
Have a trained technician inspect your vehicle’s brake system, electrical system, front wheel alignment, camber and toe-in. Proper toe-in ensures that the front wheels are pointing slightly inward to reduce wear.
Lubricate or have a trained service technician lubricate your charger receptacle, brake system and front suspension.
If you have a single-point watering system, manually check or have a trained Club Car service technician check the electrolyte levels on all battery cells to verify correct valve operation.

Annual Golf Cart Maintenance

Have a trained service technician check your transaxle and pedal group assembly and lubricate as needed annually or every 100 hours of operation. King of Carts - Golf Cart Superstore (843) 650-2497

Gas Golf Cart Service and Maintenance

Practice regular preventive maintenance to preserve the life of your vehicle. Your gasoline-powered Precedent golf car is designed and built to provide years of trouble free service and hours of fun. But it’s important to maintain it properly by following the guidelines in your owner’s manual. Here’s an overview of those guidelines.

Gas and Oil

Use only regular grade unleaded (87 octane) fuel. Never use fuel that contains more than 10 percent ethanol.
Make sure the gasoline tank cap is securely tightened after each refill. Keep the area around the fuel cap clean and free of grass clippings and other debris that could fall into the tank.
Change your engine oil and filter after the first 100 hours of operation, then after each additional 200 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first.

Monthly Service

To further protect your investment, perform the following tasks once each month:

Check the engine oil level and change the oil, if necessary.
Check the engine cooling air intake and clean, if necessary.
Check the air pressure in your tires and adjust, if needed.
Wash the engine compartment and the underside of your vehicle with a garden hose. Do not wash the engine while it is hot, as this could result in damage.
Wash your vehicle and clean the upholstery, if needed, following the directions in your owner’s manual.

Semi-annual Service

Inspect your vehicle and perform preventive maintenance on it every six months, every 50 hours of operation. During these inspections, you or a trained Club Car service technician should check and lubricate the shifter cable pivots, the two fittings in the front suspension, and the brake system as outlined in your owner’s manual. In addition, have a trained technician perform the following inspections and maintenance every six months: Check the battery and its electrolyte level. The technician should clean the terminals, wash dirt from the casing and apply Battery Terminal Protector Spray.

Check the front wheel alignment, camber and toe-in and adjust, if necessary. Proper toe-in ensures that the front wheels are pointing slightly inward to reduce wear.
Inspect all electrical wiring and connections for tightness and damage. Replace if needed.
Check and lubricate the brakes.

Annual Maintenance

Have your vehicle serviced by a trained technician annually or every 100 hours of operation. King of Carts - Golf Cart Superstore (843) 650-2497

Golf Cart Lift Kit | Club Car Precedent | Jakes | All Sport

Instructions

FRONT LIFT INSTALLATION

Using a jack, raise the front of the golf cart. Be sure to place jack stands on each side of the front end.
Use a socket to loosen the lug nuts on the front end and then remove both front wheels.
Loosen and remove the tie rods.
Using a socket, loosen the bolts on the factory spindles and then remove the tie rods and spindles.
Install the new spindles. Replace the tie rods and wheel hubs. This is also a good time to re-lubricate any joints.
Adjust the wheel alignment, following the instructions in the Jake’s Lift Kit.

REAR LIFT INSTALLATION

Using a jack, raise the rear of the golf cart. Be sure to use both jack stands to support the back end.
Remove the bolts from the bottom of the shocks at the axle.
If you are working with a gas-powered cart, remove the ground straps from the starter.
Using the jack to support the axle, remove the U-bolts and then remove the leaf spring.
Reinstall the leaf spring using the new and longer U-bolts. Carefully tighten all the bolts.
Install the shocks to the U-bolt plates and tighten.

A Word About Tire Installation

If you have installed a six-inch Jake’s Lift Kit with the original leaf springs, you can add tires that measure 22” x 11” x 10” or 22” x 11” x 12”.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact one of our Club Car or Yamaha factory-certified technicians. We’d be happy to walk you through the process. Just give us a call at (843) 650-2497

About Club Car Precedent Golf Carts

A totally new concept in golf cars. Redesigned from the ground up with new materials, new technology and attention to every detail. It's rounded but sharp. Quick, responsive and IQ smart. Easy to understand why we say "See it. Drive it. Then you'll know."

SportsDrive Handling and Suspension

Exclusive A-plate independent suspension provides the industry's smoothest, most reliable ride with longer service life and lower repair costs during ownership. Superior vehicle control yields greater safety and longer tire wear. Plus double-ended rack and pinion steering provides the feel and control of power steering. Maintenance-free and smoother steering too. With the industry's tightest turning radius for great maneuverability and parkability.

AlumiCore Chasis

The strength of a vehicle lies in its frame. This is one tough frame. Exclusive aluminum frame is more rustproof and corrosion resistant than any competing model. Ladder-style box beam design gives superior strength and improved handling and ride. Lighter weight modular design cuts energy costs and increases battery life while yielding double the torsional rigidity.

MonsoonTop

Exclusive canopy drainage system eliminates standing water and flood-like effects at vehicle takeoff during those Arizona downpours. Interior handle increases comfort and safety for everyone, especially the passenger.

360 Degree Bumper

Club Car outthinks the competition again with a high-impact 360 degree bumper that cuts vehicle damage and increases trade-in value. Both front and rear are rated for 5 mph impacts.

Battery System Improved 48V

Longer battery life, greater energy efficiency, and more power. Six-eight volt batteries anchor today's Club Car 48Volt system. They provide power and range 15-30% greater than the competition. System resistance is cut by a third, generating less heat and better electrical system reliability. Rate of discharge is reduced too.

IQ Technology On-Board Computers

Programmable performance and increased torque for best-in-class hill climbing. The Next Generation of golf cars created by Club Car, the industry's engineering leader. King of Carts - Golf Cart Superstore (843) 650-2497

How to change the oil on your gas powered golf cart yourself

While the steps to change the oil in your golf cart may vary depending on the make and model, the general steps and procedures are the same.

CAUTION:

DO NOT REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
Attempting to change the engine oil while it is hot or even warm, is not advised as the oil could cause skin burns.

Park the golf cart on a flat level surface. If you do not have a level place to perform the oil change then it is advised to chock the front wheels. Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key. Put the forward/reverse handle in the neutral position.

Access the engine compartment. If your cart is equipped with a run/tow switch, put the golf cart into maintenance(tow) mode and disconnect the battery. Remove the negative battery terminal followed by the positive battery terminal. After the battery has been disconnected pull the spark plug wire. Locate the oil dipstick or oil fill cap. Wipe off any loose dirt around the oil dipstick or oil cap with a lint free towel. Remove the dipstick or cap and set aside.

Put a drain pan under the cart at the location of the drain plug and oil filter if your cart is equipped with one. Locate the oil drain plug and oil filter if applicable. Depending on the height of your cart you may need use a jack to raise it up high enough to get to the drain plug and loosen it with the correct size wrench. Make sure your drain pan is positioned correctly then proceed removing the drain plug completely. If you raised the cart to get to the plug, let the jack down and let the oil drain out completely.

While the oil is draining remove the old crush washer from the drain plug and replace with a new appropriate crush washer and clean off the drain plug.

If your cart has a oil filter, loosen the oil filter and remove. Let the oil drain. Take note that the old filter still has the O-ring attached and that it is not stuck to the mating surface. Clean around the filter housing and lubricate the O-ring on the new oil filter and tighten it down by hand. Once tight give it about an extra quarter to half turn. After the oil is finished draining put the drain plug back in and tighten it down to the appropriate torque specification.

Place a funnel in the dipstick port or oil fill port and fill with appropriate oil. For example, a newer club car will require approx. 40 ounces of 10w30 motor oil. Once you have added the correct amount of engine oil replace the dipstick or oil fill cap. Reconnect the spark wire and then the battery in the reverse order that you took it off. While the cart is still in maintenance mode and in neutral insert the key into the ignition and turn the cart to the on position. Run the cart in the service mode for a few minutes. Watch for leaks at the oil drain plug and oil filter if on applicable carts if none are present recheck the dipstick is at the appropriate level. If it needs more oil add a little bit at a time until the level is correct. Replace the dipstick or oil cap and the oil change is now complete.

NOTE:

Properly recycle or dispose of used oil in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

If your cart does not have a service mode. You can chock the front wheels and jack up the rear axle and run the engine normally for a few minutes while checking for leaks then proceed to recheck the oil level on the dipstick.