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06-15-2013, 10:48 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: California
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Maintenance while stored for 3 months
We have just bought a used Yamaha G16E Golf Cart - used for golf only.
We have to keep it in another location until we move into a new house in a few months and are just wondering how much does it need to be driven and/or charged? So far we just gave it one full charge and only driven it about 1000 yards every two weeks. Does it need to be driven more than this? Should we let the battery drain down before topping it off again - or charge every time even after a short trip down the block and back? Obviously we wouldn't want to just leave it on the charger either... Thanks in advance for input! |
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06-15-2013, 11:05 AM | #2 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Central Illinois
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Re: Maintenance while stored for 3 months
I think most are going to tell you to keep it on the charger. Your charger is automatic and will only keep the batteries fully charged while it sits. Hopefully I am correct.
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06-15-2013, 11:21 AM | #3 |
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Re: Maintenance while stored for 3 months
yep ... and if you don't then at least charge it every 2 weeks ..
also every 2 weeks check water (distilled only) and keep cables clean and tight if possible drive it a little ..poor thing will feel lonely |
06-15-2013, 02:53 PM | #4 |
What the ....?
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: N.E. Wisconsin
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Re: Maintenance while stored for 3 months
Welcome to BGW golf-girl!
If... you don't feel comfortable leaving it on the charger for 3 months, You could do what I did with my 98 CC 48V while storing it for 5 to 6 months in a cold Wisconsin winter! If you have the ability... get the batteries to a full charge, unplug the charger from the cart, wait 10 minutes, and plug the charger back in, and then let it shut off again. Then... disconnect the main Positive and main Negative to the whole pack, and off you go! When you get back, attach the main positive and negative cables to the pack, charge again, and you should be good to go! It's saved my batteries, charger, and everything else from any possible catastrophe that could have happened electrically! my .02 |
06-16-2013, 10:24 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tacoma Washington
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Re: Maintenance while stored for 3 months
Your G16-e should have come with a Lester automatic charger. Although, it is an automatic charger (will turn it's self off after predetermined charging), it is not a fully automatic charger, meaning it can not restart a charge cycle by it self if left plugged in. My best advice would be to charge the batteries at least once a month. Just unplug it from the car and replug it in, the charger will only stay on as long as needed to get the batteries back up to full voltage. Hope that made sence.
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06-18-2013, 06:07 AM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: California
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Re: Maintenance while stored for 3 months
Wow - thanks for so many helpful replies and the warm welcome!
We'll keep on charging then and drive a bit too - it's only a few months, not a whole winter. |
06-18-2013, 08:17 AM | #7 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Maintenance while stored for 3 months
Wet cell lead acid golf cart batteries loose about 1% of their charge per day sitting idle. This is a significant loss. Leaving them for more than a month at a time without recharging is inviting irreversible damage from sulfation of the plates. Ideally run a little and recharge every 2-3 weeks. This type of battery likes to left fully charged all the time. Good luck with your new toy.
Visit > http://cartsunlimited.net/Home_Page.html For helpful battery info every cart owner should know. |
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