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kernal · 03-19-2012, 02:21 PM

If the charger is the original one that came with the cart, it is likely an automatic charger even though it doesn't look like it. A picture of the charger or at least a description would help. Does it have a green face? Is there a model no. such as 20484?
Try this:

Operation: With the charger plugged into an AC source (wall outlet), turn the timer fully counterclockwise to the off position. Plug the cord into the cart receptacle and you should hear the charger "click". Now turn the timer fully clockwise to the start position and observe that the charger comes on (hums) and the amp meter jumps to approximately 20 amps. The amps will slowly decrease down to 1-3 amps as the batteries reach full charge. The charger will completely charge the batteries and automatically shut off when complete and the timer will stop indicating how long it took to charge the batteries. This is for info only but can help with trouble shooting. Normal charge time is 6-10 hours. If the charger runs the full 12 hours I would consider this abnormal and suspect a problem with the charger or more likely the batteries.
The charger will charge for a maximum of 11 hours when set at "1" , 10 hours when set at "2" and so on.
If AC power is interrupted, the charge cycle will continue normally for the remainder of the cycle when power is restored.

03-19-2012, 02:21 PM	#4
kernal Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 2,759	Re: new batts. ,weak ride If the charger is the original one that came with the cart, it is likely an automatic charger even though it doesn't look like it. A picture of the charger or at least a description would help. Does it have a green face? Is there a model no. such as 20484? Try this: Operation: With the charger plugged into an AC source (wall outlet), turn the timer fully counterclockwise to the off position. Plug the cord into the cart receptacle and you should hear the charger "click". Now turn the timer fully clockwise to the start position and observe that the charger comes on (hums) and the amp meter jumps to approximately 20 amps. The amps will slowly decrease down to 1-3 amps as the batteries reach full charge. The charger will completely charge the batteries and automatically shut off when complete and the timer will stop indicating how long it took to charge the batteries. This is for info only but can help with trouble shooting. Normal charge time is 6-10 hours. If the charger runs the full 12 hours I would consider this abnormal and suspect a problem with the charger or more likely the batteries. The charger will charge for a maximum of 11 hours when set at "1" , 10 hours when set at "2" and so on. If AC power is interrupted, the charge cycle will continue normally for the remainder of the cycle when power is restored.