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Old 04-19-2010, 08:59 AM
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You are better off disconnecting the batteries so there is no current draw from the electronics. When you return there should be enough voltage then to recharge them with your charger. All the chargers use the battery voltage from the cart to operate their electronics and relay. So if the batteries are dead in the cart the charger will not start. This is what I did with my electric cart. Before charging you should check the water level and make sure the plates are covered. After charging is complete then add the water to bring the level up to the normal. Never add the water to top them off before charging. Charging heats up the batteries and they will then overflow.

You can jack the cart up onto blocks if you wish this will keep the tires from getting a flat spot.

I would be veery hesitant to leave the cart plugged in. There is too much that can go wrong. There have been a few garage fires started from electric carts. Batteries when charging create hydrogen gas and that then becomes trapped under the seat. It only takes a small spark.

I did work as a mechanic for the Villages on their golf carts.