Remove Old Batteries and Clean Tray
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What happens here
After disconnecting all cables, the battery hold-down brackets are removed. The six lead-acid batteries, each weighing over 60 pounds, are then carefully lifted out of the golf cart's battery tray, one at a time. The presenter stresses the importance of using proper lifting techniques (using legs, not the back) due to the significant weight. Once all old batteries are removed, the battery tray is cleaned to remove years of acid corrosion. A paste made of baking soda and water is applied to neutralize any remaining acid, and then the entire tray is wiped down. The existing cable lugs are cleaned with a wire brush, and an anti-corrosion spray is applied to any metal components that will remain connected.
Goal: Physically remove the old batteries and clean the battery compartment.
Tools and materials
- Lead-acid batteries — The batteries being removed
- Rag or towel — Wiping down the battery tray
- Tape Measure — Measuring the battery tray space
- Wire brush — Cleaning cable lugs
- Anti-corrosion spray — Protecting metal components from corrosion
- Baking soda — Neutralizing battery acid in the tray
- Water — Mixing with baking soda to form a paste