HOW TO
Install Headlights on a Golf Car
What You Will Need : Pliers • Wrench • Screwdriver • Screws • Headlight kit
In order to drive a golf cart on the road , you will need to install some headlights . Golf carts which travel on public roads must b equipped with headlights , turn indicators and stop lights . This is in order to comply with state laws regulating the driving of cars on streets , and this is enforced by most states in the US mainland . While this is sometimes a matter which you can take to a professional , there are plenty of ways in which you can install your own headlights . If you have some basic car maintenance knowledge , by following a few simple rules you can equip your car with all of the lights they need so that you can drive them legally through the streets of your town .
Step 1 - Screw On Your Headlights
The first thing you will need to do is to remove your headlights from the pack and place them onto the front of the golf car . Any pack will usually have specific instructions about where to place the card , but generally they must be fixed so that they illuminate the road in front of you , but do not shine directly into oncoming cars . Make sure that their position means that they are clearly visible to the drivers of these cars , so that they know you are there . Fixing them into position using screws , which may be supplied in the kit .
Step 2 - Plug In Headlights
Plug in your headlight cables into the main electrical system of the car . You will usually have included in your headlight kit a series of cables with a switch at one end which can be turned on and off when they have been fitted to the wheel . The instructions will give you a clearer idea of where to place the lights cables , as this can differ between makes and models . Place the connections on to the side of the wheel , and connect to the power lines . Draw the cables through the engine , and tie off using pliers and scissors . You may need to strip wire from the end of the cables in order to attach them to the wheel . Push them through the connections , and then screw down tightly . You should then be able to clip the switch over the edge of the connections .
Step 3 - Turn Your Headlights On
In order to test whether your headlights work , turn them on before driving your car on the road . This is best done at night , or in a darkened area , so that you can examine the length and power of the beam cast . This is also a good time to check the angle of your lights to ensure the safety of other drivers .
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