On the golf course, your crew works with mowers, tractors, bunker rakes, and other utility vehicles. All of these vehicles have batteries, and just like on all devices, these batteries won’t last forever. Vehicle batteries usually last a few years, depending on how well they’re cared for. However, a minor mistake like leaving a key in the on position could cause the battery to die within a few hours. If the vehicle’s battery dies your crew may have to charge or service the vehicle’s battery. In this article, we’ll cover the proper procedures your crew should be taking to maintain a battery, as well as how to safely service or jump-start an engine.
Every golf facility is different. At yours, vehicle battery maintenance may be exclusively the job of a mechanic or the responsibility of crew members. Whatever your club’s policy on this is, reading the information in this blog is likely to prove useful because at some point you will definitely have to jump start a vehicle, help do this, or train your crew on how this is done. Remember to remind your crew that if they haven’t been specifically authorized and trained to deal with batteries, they shouldn’t be touching them.