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Golf Cart Tips
Congrats and Welcome to the Joe’s Carts Family!
Whether this is your first purchase or you’ve owned a few Joe’s Carts in the past, we are here for you. We are with you for the long haul, and want to share these tips with you so you can get the most out of your cart. Let us know how we can serve you! #WelcomeToTheFamily
Charging Batteries
AGM batteries (sealed):
Keeping your batteries charged is the MOST vital factor to battery longevity. Allowing them to discharge completely is harmful to the battery set. Maintain a habit of charging your batteries after each normal use of 15 minutes or more. DO NOT only rely on the battery gauge % meter on when to charge the cart (they are a good reference only). At the end of each day of use, charge the cart.
In ALL seasons, make sure to still charge it at least once every 2 weeks (even if not using the golf cart). For more, read our “battery break in” recommendations.
Eco Battery Lithium:
ALWAYS keep your battery charged! It is a common misconception that lithium batteries develop a “memory” while charging and that they need to be completely discharged and charged with each use. This is not the case with Eco Battery lithium batteries.
Charging every night will not harm the battery and will ensure that you are always topped off and ready for your next adventure. Topping off or partially charging to extend range is perfectly acceptable.
Avoid running the battery completely dead. Although the BMS protects against detrimental discharge, it is not advised to run your battery below 20%. When driving your cart, be aware of your state of charge (SOC), just as you would monitor your vehicle’s fuel gauge. The further you are from a charging location, the more battery you should reserve.
The battery must be charged at least once every 6 months. Failure to charge for 6 months may permanently damage the lithium cells, and is not covered under warranty.
For full details, please download the Eco Battery Manual.
Battery Maintenance
All of our new carts come with Maintenance Free Batteries with a minimum of a 2 year warranty, and up to an 8 year warranty with our lithium options. If you have one of our used or rebuilt carts, you may have Lead Acid Batteries (also knows as Wet Cell or Flooded). If you have Lead Acid Batteries, follow the instructions below.
Lead Acid Batteries ONLY
Set a reminder to check your battery levels once per month (or more). Under your golf cart’s front seat, open the tops of each cell in each battery. Check to make sure that the water levels are covering the metal (lead) filaments or about 1/4 inch above the top of the metal filaments. If water is needed, use a funnel and add DISTILLED WATER and pour slowly. Do not overfill the batteries. **Always add water when batteries are FULLY charged. Not applicable for Lithium or AGM batteries.
**Please follow how to charge your batteries as mentioned above (the same instructions for AGM batteries).
Run/Tow Switch
ICON/EPIC:
The run-tow switch is located under the front seat. The “TOW/EMB Manual” position of the switch is to be used if you ever need to push, tow, or disengage the brake (power off completely) your golf cart. Please, NEVER push the cart in RUN. You may ruin your cart doing so. The “Off/Storage” position of the switch is to be used if you are planning to be away from the cart for an extended period of time. After returning from an extended time away from the cart, always fully charge the batteries before driving it, as the % gauge will need recalibrating.
(ICON ECO has the TOW and OFF on the same position of the switch because it does not have an automatic park brake like the others).
Charger
Your golf cart’s charger should be plugged in to a regular wall outlet (110V). All of our chargers are installed on-board and are automatic chargers meaning it will cut off once the batteries are charged.
Our carts and chargers have indicator lights on them which will indicate the level of current charge the batteries have received. It is ALWAYS best to allow AGM batteries to be completely charged before unplugging. For Eco Battery Lithium batteries, you do not need to fully charge; they can be short charged to add small amounts of charge if limited time is available.
Service
Regularly Scheduled Maintenance is recommended every 6-12 months depending on the amount of driving you do. Some cart owners may need it every 3-4 months if it is used instead of a regular vehicle. We prefer planning your regular maintenance at the time of your cart purchase as to reserve your slot, and make sure your cart remains in tip top shape.
Insuring Your Golf Cart
Insuring your golf cart is vital to protect you in the event of an accident, collision, or theft. It is also needed to register your golf cart with the state. Call one of our recommended providers today!
- Megan Schauer: 843-900-0816 (Brightway Insurance)
- Maureen Kunzmann: 854-800-1554 (Goosehead Insurance)
- Jennifer Dasinger: 854-222-9761 (Goosehead Insurance)
Registering Your Golf Cart
Registering your golf cart is simple. Print out the form found at the link below, and follow the instructions. The cost is nominal ($5).
SCDMV Website Link
Registering as an LSV – DOT Approved
As a registered dealer with the state of South Carolina, Joe’s Carts can help you drive away in your new LSV. Please contact us immediately as the designation needs to be done at point of sale.
Warranty
At Joe’s Carts, we pride ourselves on quality and honest work. We also make it a point to exceed expectations, aka under-promise and over-deliver. Our new carts have 2 and 3 year bumper-to-bumper manufacturers warranties that cover the cart (conveniences like travel or pick-up and delivery is not included). We’d be happy to help you work through any issues or concerns, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. We also have created a service request form on our website. It is found at JoesCarts.com/request
Warranty of Icon, Epic, and EcoBattery products cover the parts of the respective product that was sold by Joe’s Carts and purchased by our Joe’s Carts family. Our time to service one of those products is not covered by the warranty of the manufacturer. Joe’s Carts does offer a 2 month grace period where we do not charge for convenience (i.e. travel or pick-up and delivery) to service our customers. After the 2 months, typical service call fees, travel fees, or pick-up and delivery rates will be assumed.
Accessories & New Batteries
If you are looking to upgrade ANYTHING on your golf cart, please reach out to us and visit our accessories page for some of our available options. We’d be happy to help!
Rules & Regulations
Before you or someone you know takes a golf cart for a drive, be sure to follow the checklist below:
- The golf cart must be insured, permitted, and registered with SCDMV using the following link
- The golf cart must remain within 4 miles of an address listed on the SCDMV permit.
- The golf cart may be operated on roads with posted speeds of 35 mph or less.
- The golf cart may be operated during daylight hours only.
- The driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license.
For Sales: (843) 925-7140
For Service: (843) 900-1308
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Hours of Operation
Monday: 10AM – 6PM
Tuesday: 10AM – 5PM
Wednesday: 10AM – 5PM
Thursday: 10AM – 6PM
Friday: 10AM – 3PM
Saturday: 10AM – 3PM
Sunday: CLOSED
*Appointments Preferred But Not Required.