How to Service a Golf Cart

Golf enthusiasts can save themselves a lot of money over the years by investing in their own cart rather than hiring one whenever they want to play a round of golf. You can expect to enjoy ten years or more service from a golf cart, as long as it is kept in good condition. They should be serviced regularly to maintain them in good working order. Golf carts are simple vehicles and most problems can be rectified without the need to employ a professional.

Things You'll Need

  • Low grade sandpaper
  • Battery fluid or distilled water
  • Screwdriver
  • Jack
  • Wheel chocks
  • Owner's manual
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check that the battery terminals are clean and rust free. If they are showing signs of corrosion, rub the terminals gently with the sandpaper until all of the rust has gone. Use the screwdriver to pop the plastic caps off the top of the battery and check the fluid levels inside it. Look inside the battery and if you can see the metal plates inside it, you need to add enough fluid to cover them. Never fill the battery to the top and only ever use either commercial battery fluid or distilled water.

    • 2

      Make sure that the spark plugs are firing properly and that the caps fit the spark plugs snugly. Check that the spark plug leads are not bent. If the spark plugs are not firing properly or damaged, they need to be replaced.

    • 3

      Park the cart on a flat surface. Use the jack to lift the rear of the cart into the air so that you can adjust the brakes after putting the chocks under the front wheels, If your cart was made before the mid 1990's, the adjustment is made by turning the screw on the brake drum until the drum is just touching the pad. If the cart was made after the mid 1990's, the brakes will self-adjust. Check that the two springs on the brake drums are intact as these are what perform the adjustment.