How to hit a cart without a battery is not recommended, as it can potentially cause damage to the cart and may be unsafe. However, if you’re referring to jump-starting a cart without a battery, it typically requires the assistance of another vehicle with a functioning battery. Here’s a general guide on jump-starting a cart:
- Locate a vehicle with a working battery: Find a car, truck, or another cart with a fully charged battery to use for jump-starting.
- Position the vehicles: Park the vehicle with the working battery close enough to the cart without a battery so that the jumper cables can reach both vehicles’ batteries. Make sure both vehicles are in a park or neutral with the engines turned off.
- Identify the battery terminals: Locate the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on both batteries. They are usually marked with red (positive) and black (negative) plastic covers or labels.
- Connect the jumper cables: Take the jumper cables and connect them in the following order: a. Connect one end of the red (positive) cable to the positive terminal of the working battery. b. Connect the other end of the red (positive) cable to the positive terminal of the cart without a battery. c. Connect one end of the black (negative) cable to the negative terminal of the working battery. d. Connect the other end of the black (negative) cable to a metal, unpainted part of the cart without a battery. Look for a clean metal surface away from the battery and fuel system.
- Start the working vehicle: Start the engine of the vehicle with the working battery and let it run for a few minutes.
- Start the cart without a battery: Attempt to start the cart without a battery. If it doesn’t start, wait a few more minutes and try again.
- Remove the jumper cables: Once the cart with the dead battery starts, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of how they were connected. Remove the black (negative) cable from the metal surface of the cart without a battery, then from the negative terminal of the working battery. Finally, remove the red (positive) cable from the positive terminal of the cart without a battery, then from the positive terminal of the working battery.
- Let the cart run: Allow the cart with the previously dead battery to run for a while to recharge its own battery.
Remember, this is a general guide, and it’s always recommended to consult the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer for your cart. If you’re unsure or uncomfortable performing the jump-start yourself, it’s best to contact a professional for assistance.
