You should not park your cart during cold temperatures. It is important to winterize your golf cart if it will not be used in the spring. The process is slightly different for an electric and gas model. However, it’s important to clean the cart as well as check the tires and fuel.
Before you Start Winterizing your Golf Cart
To maintain your finish, it is crucial to wash the battery terminal, cart body and tires. It will also make it much easier to use. This year’s dry sand, dirt, mud and grime can be removed with water, soap and degreaser. The battery can be removed by lifting the seat. Check that all cables are secure and tight.
You must decide where to keep your winter gear before you start making preparations. Indoor storage is best. You can rent a storage unit to store the cart and then tow it there. The rain curtain can be removed if the only option is to take it outside. As the car will not move until you have completed the steps above, position it in the winter destination.
Here are the steps to winterize a gas-powered vehicle
Next, remove gasoline from the fuel tank and carburetor for gas-powered carts to stop any leftover fuel from gumming things up.
- Start the engine and disconnect the fuel line.
- The carburetor can be drained by loosening and then tightening the drain screw.
- Remove the air filter from the carburator and spray the oil on the carburetor. Next, turn the ignition key and operate the starter.
- You can seal the gas tank by placing a golf club tee into the vent tube. Then, seal it with duct tape.
- Spray the protective spray on the terminal and disconnect the battery.
- You can inflate your tires to between 12 and 14 PSI. Then, you will need to stop the car rolling by using the blocks.
How to protect an electric vehicle
Clean the electric car’s battery according to the instructions.
- To check each cell’s water level, remove the batteries caps and fill them with distilled.
- Protect the battery terminals from corrosion by coating them with anti-corrosive Gel.
- Use a charger to fully charge your battery.
- You can inflate your tires to about 18-20 PSI to prevent it from rolling on blocks. However, you should not use the parking brake.
- Tow the switch to neutral
Final Storage Tips
Covering your cart for winter is the final step in getting it ready. You can protect your golf cart from dust by using a lightweight cover, but you should use a heavy cover to keep it safe if the cart is outside. Because you took the time to prepare your cart for winter, it will take less time to put the cart on the course next year. To save your time, make winterizing your golf car a priority.