Electric Golf Cart Service and Maintenance

Electric Golf Cart Maintenance & Service - Club Car - Yamaha - EZ-GO

Tidewater Carts recommends regular preventive maintenance to preserve the life and your enjoyment of your golf cart. Your golf car is designed and built to deliver years of worry free driving pleasure.

Don’t Neglect the Batteries

Take the following steps to avoid damage and maximize the life of your batteries:

Charge the batteries after each use. Never leave batteries discharged overnight or longer than absolutely necessary.

If your vehicle is not equipped with the single-point watering system, check your electrolyte level weekly and add water if needed.

If your vehicle is equipped with the single point watering system, water the batteries monthly or according to the watering interval you’ve established, following the instructions in your owner’s manual.

Charge the batteries before adding water, unless the electrolyte level is below the top of the plates. In that case, add just enough water to cover the plates. Then charge the batteries and check the level again. Never charge the batteries when the plates are exposed above the electrolyte level. To maximize the life of your batteries, add only distilled water. Do not overfill the batteries. Fully tighten the battery caps to prevent electrolyte leakage.

Make sure the battery hold-downs are tight enough so that the batteries do not move while the vehicle is in motion. Do not over tighten, as this can cause the battery case to crack or buckle.
Inspect the terminal connections regularly to ensure that they are clean and tight. Replace any worn insulation or frayed wires.

Keep the batteries clean and free of corrosion by washing the tops and terminals monthly. Use a solution of one cup baking soda per one gallon of water. Do not allow the solution to enter the batteries. Thoroughly rinse the solution off the batteries. Fully tighten the battery terminals. Let the terminals dry, then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray. Properly dispose of waste water.

Semi-annual Maintenance

You’ll also need to perform regular maintenance on your golf cart every six months or every 50 hours of operation.

Check the pressure in your tires and adjust, if necessary.

Have a trained technician inspect your vehicle’s brake system, electrical system, front wheel alignment, camber and toe-in. Proper toe in ensures that the front wheels are pointing slightly inward to reduce wear.

Lubricate or have a trained service technician lubricate your charger receptacle, brake system and front suspension.

If you have a single-point watering system, manually check or have a trained technician check the electrolyte levels on all battery cells to verify correct valve operation.

Annual Golf Cart Maintenance

Have a trained service technician check your transaxle and pedal group assembly and lubricate as needed annually or every 100 hours of operation.


Tidewater Carts - Golf Cart Superstore
(803) 851-0455