NWO Golf Links September 2016

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Now that Labor Day is in
the rear view mirror it time
to think about winterizing
your golf cart. Simply giving
it a good cleaning, especially
throwing out the old beer
cans, empty golf ball packages
and sandwich wrappers, is
not nearly enough to keep
your cart in tip-top shape.
We talked with Al Vargo, who
h er
fo s,
for tips on prepping your cart
or sports utility vehicle for the
long, cold winter months.
If you have a gas powered
cart the first item of business
is to drain the gas out of your
carburetor. Old fuel left in
a cart over the winter can
congeal and become gummy.
It will definitely foul up your
fuel system next spring when
you try to start it up.
Vargo told us that most of the
problems he sees involves
improper maintenance of
cart batteries. Whether you
have a gas or electric powered
cart, battery maintenance is a
must for maximum efficiency
for your golf cart.
It is mandatory that batteries are
charged after each use. Leaving
depleted batteries uncharged
for long periods of time will
damage them and require that
you purchase a new one.
It is also imperative that proper
water levels are maintained
in each battery. Water level
needs to be above the top of
the plates inside the battery
before charging. Don’t overfill
the battery, but it does need to
be filled to the correct level.
Only distilled water should
be used to top off electric
cart batteries and make sure
the caps are fully tightened
when finished, to prevent
electrolyte leakage.
Terminals need to tightened
and should be cleaned of any
corrosion before storage. Also
check the battery hold-down
to assure the batteries cannot
bounce around when racing
across a bumpy golf course.
Other items often neglected
on annual maintenance lists:
• correct air pressure in the
tires
• brake system & front
suspension inspection
• wiring and electrical
system
• front wheel alignment for
proper camber
• lubrication of trans-axle
and pedals
• cleaning & lubricating
an electric cart charger
receptacle
If you want your golf cart or
other sport utility vehicle
to operate at maximum
efficiency and provide the
hours of enjoyment you want,
be sure to properly winterize
it before storage.
To get more information, visit
the leading golf cart and utility
vehicle sales and service
dealers in the nation. They are
certified for warranty repair
on Club Car, Toro, Polaris,
Gem and LandMaster.
They have years of experience
and can help you with
your golf cart maintenance
questions or problems.
Visit their website at:
Golf Cart Maintenance Tips
NWO Golf Links