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Originally Posted by cybermuda
What do you experienced carters recommend doing to the batteries before leaving your golf cart unused for a long time?
Charge them fully?
Run them down fully?
Arrange for someone to recharge once a month?
Thank you
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Here is what I do, but my experience level is "still learning".
First NEVER run batteries down to nothing. I believe the recommended level of discharge should never exceed 40% (60% capacity left).
Before I leave for June, July, August and September, I charge them, then I disconnect the charger (for lightening strick more than anything.).
In addition I disconnect the PLUS and MINUS connections from the controller. I do this because
I have heard that some carts will continue to use the battery even when off. (Label them first for when you come back).
For the past 2 summers, I have done the above, but as I learn more about battery life, I am considering having the person that visits my house weekly charge the batteries periodically, maybe once a month (still researching).
If I did this I would not disconnect the controller as I have been doing.
That is what I do, but looking forward to others opinions...