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Old 12-20-2012, 10:02 PM
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We get down to TV about 4 times a year - couple of weeks each time. Thus our golf cart sits.....a LOT. We bought a gas cart......here's what I do when we're away:

- Jack it up - put the frame on 4 jack stands........so the tires won't flat spot.

- Add fuel stabilizer and fill the tank up.

- (ours has a carburetor) Either run the carb dry or drain the fuel bowl.

- Hook up a Battery Tender to the battery. It stays plugged in 24/7/365. Click this link ---> Battery Tender .

The above might sound a like a lot of tedium and/or a bit anal. But I have yet to have any starting/running issues with the cart after two years of using this process.

Everyone's got a different mindset about what they're comfortable with. Gas or electric - they'll both get the job done. The maintenance for each differs - pick what you feel will work best for you.

Bill