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Club Car DS Golf Car 2001 Owner's Manual

Club Car DS Golf Car 2001 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DS GolfCar lectric ehicles 200 1 Owner’ s Manual...
  • Page 3 Club Car is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
  • Page 4 CLUB CAR’s liability under this limited warranty, or in any action whether based upon warranty, contract, negligence, strict product liability, or otherwise, shall be the repair or replacement, at CLUB CAR’s option, of the golf car or component thereof that CLUB CAR deems to be defective. Replacement shall mean furnishing, during the applicable limited warranty period, a new golf car or factory-reconditioned vehicle or component thereof which is identical or reasonably equivalent to the warranted product or component at no cost to the purchaser.
  • Page 5 To make a warranty claim under this limited warranty, you must present the golf car or defective component to an authorized CLUB CAR distributor or dealer or send the defective component, freight prepaid, to WARRANTY SERVICES, CLUB CAR, INC., 4125 Washington Road, Evans, Georgia 30809, U.S.A., 706-863-3000.
  • Page 6 2001 DS Golf Car Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7 FOREWORD Thank you for choosing Club Car, the golf car most widely recognized as the industry leader in vehicle effi- ciency and long-lasting value. You have chosen the finest golf car on the market. Please protect your invest- ment and ensure that your Club Car provides years of reliable, superior performance by returning your Warranty Registration (provided by your distributor/dealer), and by reading and following the maintenance instructions in this manual.
  • Page 8 Safety signs like you see above may at first seem shocking, but their impact is mild compared with the reality of severe personal injury. Your safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to Club Car. That is why before operating the vehicle, we urge you to review the information in this manual.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Details ..............General Warnings .

  • Page 10: Safety Details

    If any of the operation or warning decals on the vehicle become damaged, have been removed or cannot be easily read, they should be replaced immediately to avoid possible property damage, personal injury, or death. Contact your Club Car distributor/dealer. DANGER DANGER •...

  • Page 11: General Warnings

    General Warnings GENERAL WARNINGS The safety procedures listed must be followed whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or serviced. Vehicle feature identification information is also included on page 10. Other specific WARNING statements appear throughout this manual and on the vehicle . DANGER •...

  • Page 12: Vehicle Feature Identification

    Vehicle Feature Identification DS ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVER / PASSENGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DECAL • Read Owner's Manual and safety warnings located on dash panel prior to driving. WARNING • Study and understand controls. KEY SWITCH ROLLOVER OR FALLING OFF MAY CAUSE DEATH. •...

  • Page 13: General Information

    MODEL IDENTIFICATION The serial number of your Club Car is printed on a bar code decal mounted on the frame directly above the accelerator pedal (Example: A0101-123456) (Figure 3, Page 11) . There is also a second serial number decal mounted on the front body frame behind the center dash panel.

  • Page 14: Pre-Operation Checklist

    Pre-Operation Checklist PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Your Club Car has been thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the factory. However, upon arrival of your new Club Car(s), you should become familiar with its controls and operation, and carefully inspect each vehicle to be satisfied that it is in proper working condition before accepting delivery.

  • Page 15: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and Indicators • “Pedal Up” Motor Braking: Accelerate the vehicle to full speed and then release the accelerator pedal. Motor braking should quickly and smoothly slow the vehicle to approximately 9 mph. Motor brak- ing will disengage when vehicle slows to 9 mph (15 km/h). •...
  • Page 16 Controls and Indicators FORWARD/REVERSE CONTROL DS V-Glide Electric and DS PowerDrive System 48 The Forward/Reverse (F&R) handle is located on the seat support panel, below and to the right of the driver’s right knee (Figure 5, Page 14). The F&R handle has three distinct positions: F (FORWARD), R (REVERSE), and N (NEUTRAL).

  • Page 17: Accelerator Pedal

    Controls and Indicators ACCELERATOR PEDAL The accelerator pedal is the pedal on the right, with the word GO molded into it (Figure 7, Page 14). The operation of the accelerator pedal differs from that of an automobile. When the key switch is ON, and the For- ward/Reverse handle is in either FORWARD or REVERSE, depressing the accelerator pedal will automati- cally release the park brake and start the vehicle moving in the direction selected (forward or reverse).
  • Page 18 30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the warning light illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distribu- tor/dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.

  • Page 19: Driving Instructions

    Driving Instructions DS PowerDrive Plus vehicles are equipped with a Tow/Run switch, located under the seat just above the For- ward/Reverse switch (Figure 10, Page 16). The switch must be in the RUN position in order to operate the vehicle. When the switch is in the TOW position, power to the vehicle electrical components is turned off and the vehicle will not operate.
  • Page 20 Driving Instructions WARNING • TO PREVENT OVERTURNING THE VEHICLE, DRIVE SLOWLY STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN SLOPES. AVOID DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SLOPES EXCEEDING 20% INCLINE. • TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY TO AN INATTENTIVE PASSENGER AND (OR) DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS, AND ABRUPT TURNS. •...

  • Page 21: Towing

    • DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLES BEING TOWED. • AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS, AND TIGHT TURNS WHEN TOWING. • DO NOT TOW MORE THAN ONE CLUB CAR VEHICLE WITH ANOTHER CLUB CAR VEHICLE. IF MORE THAN ONE VEHICLE MUST BE TOWED, AN ADEQUATELY POWERED VEHICLE (TRACTOR OR FULL SIZED TRUCK) PROPERLY FITTED, WITH A TOW HITCH HEIGHT OF 11 INCHES (28 CM) SHOULD BE USED.

  • Page 22: Storage

    VEHICLE TO BE TOWED (EXAMPLE: A TWO-CAR TRAILER SHOULD BE RATED AT 2 X 1200 = 2400 LB. (2 X 544 = 1088 KG)). • NEVER TOW A CLUB CAR VEHICLE BEHIND A PASSENGER VEHICLE OR TRUCK ON A PUBLIC ROAD UNLESS IT IS ON AN APPROVED TRAILER.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    This will prevent further damage to the vehicle and avoid the possibility of injury due to unsafe conditions. Contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer to perform all repairs and semi-annual and annual periodic ser- vice. See following WARNING.

  • Page 24: Daily Pre-Operation Safety Checklist

    Daily Pre-Operation Safety Checklist DAILY PRE-OPERATION SAFETY CHECKLIST Inspect and drive the vehicle, using the Pre-operation Checklist (Page 11) and Performance Inspection (Page 12) as a guide to check the following items. • Vehicle warning decals • Brake system • Park brake •...

  • Page 25: Periodic Lubrication Schedule

    REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE PLACE* RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT Brake pedal shaft bearings Dry Moly Lube – Club Car Part No. 1012151 Brake Linkage and Pivots Dry Moly Lube – Club Car Part No. 1012151 Semi-Annually by Owner Accelerator push rod pivots and mounts Dry Moly Lube –...
  • Page 26 Periodic Lubrication Schedule PERIODIC LUBRICATION SCHEDULE REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE PLACE* RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT 22 oz. (.67 liter) SAE 30 WT. API Annually by Trained Tech- Check/fill transaxle to plug level Class SE, SF, or SG Oil (or higher) nician Only (Every 100 hours of operation Inspect front wheel bearings Chassis Lube –...

  • Page 27: Vehicle Capacities

    Therefore, if any repair or servicing needs to be performed, we recommend that it be performed by an authorized Club Car distributor/dealer using Club Car OEM parts. BATTERIES Read DANGER and WARNING on page 9.
  • Page 28 Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry and then spray them with Battery Protector Spray (Club Car Part No. 1014305). 2. The electrolyte level in the batteries should be checked weekly (see Figure 14, Page 27 for proper level).

  • Page 29: Battery Charger

    WARNING • ONLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS SHOULD REPAIR OR SERVICE THE CHARGER. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST CLUB CAR DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER. • EACH CHARGER SHOULD HAVE ITS OWN DEDICATED 15 OR 20 AMPERE SEPARATELY PROTECTED (CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE) SINGLE PHASE BRANCH CIRCUIT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES FOR THE LOCATION.
  • Page 30 Battery Charger WARNING • DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR ANY LIQUID. KEEP THE CHARGER DRY. • NEVER PUSH OBJECTS OF ANY KIND INTO THE CHARGER THROUGH CABINET SLOTS. THEY MAY TOUCH DANGEROUS VOLTAGE POINTS OR CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
  • Page 31 Battery Charger the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and all local codes and ordinances. See the owner’s manual supplied with the charger for specific operating instructions before using the charger. The use of an extension cord with the charger should be avoided. If an extension cord must be used, a three conductor No.
  • Page 32 The charger is automatic and will turn off when batteries are fully charged. If the charger does not seem to be operating properly, or if the batteries seem weak, contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer. Figure 15 Correct Insertion of Charger DC Plug...

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Vehicle

    A garden hose at normal residential water pressure is adequate. Club Car does not recommend any type of pressure washing or steam cleaning. Such a process (especially if the vehicle has an ArmorFlex rear body that is removed) will expose electrical components to moisture.

  • Page 34: Accessories

    In the event a vehicle is bought as a used vehicle from another individual or from a distributor/dealer, we strongly urge the new owner to reregister the vehicle with Club Car. This will enable us to contact you if the need arises.

  • Page 35: Fairway Villager

    The electric Fairway Villager is designed to provide a smooth and comfortable ride for four passengers, and is offered in the PowerDrive System 48 electric power configuration only. A rack for two golf bags is also available. Contact your nearest Club Car distributor/dealer. This owner’s manual should be read thoroughly prior to operating the vehicle.

  • Page 36: Ds Electric Vehicle Specifications

    DS Electric Vehicle Specifications CAUTION • BE SURE THE AC CORD IS PROPERLY WOUND UP ON THE REEL BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. • STUDY ALL GENERAL INFORMATION AND WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE STATEMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE POWERDRIVE CHARGER AND POWERDRIVE SYSTEM 48 IN THE BATTERY CHARGER SECTION OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL (PAGE 27).
  • Page 37 DS Electric Vehicle Specifications POWERDRIVE POWERDRIVE SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM 48 PLUS 36-Volt Transaxle: Double reduction helical gear with 12.28:1 direct drive axle. • • • Electrical System: 48-volts DC, reduced speed reverse. • • Electrical System: 36-volts DC, reduced speed reverse. •...
  • Page 38 DS Electric Vehicle Specifications POWERDRIVE POWERDRIVE SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM 48 PLUS 36-Volt 476 lb. 498 lb. 469 lb. Weight: Standard electric vehicle with canopy (without batteries) (216 kg) (226 kg) (213 kg) 495 lb. Weight: Fairway Villager electric vehicle (without batteries) (225 kg) Forward Speed: 12-15 mph (19-24 km/h)
  • Page 39 2001 Model DS golf car purchased from CLUB CAR or an authorized distributor or dealer for use in the United...
  • Page 40 CLUB CAR, INC., (“CLUB CAR”) hereby warrants to the original retail purchaser that the new “Trojan T-105” 6-Volt Battery installed in its new electric vehicle purchased from CLUB CAR or an authorized distributor or dealer will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will provide 36 hole performance (60 minute discharge capacity) for a period of three years or 600 rounds from the date of purchase, whichever first occurs, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.
  • Page 41 5) A battery damaged by a defective charger. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that its battery is suitable for use in any application other than in its products. As in the use of any battery, a prudent owner will read and study the charger owner’s manual, the electric vehicle owner’s manual, the operator instructions, and...
  • Page 42 5) A battery damaged by a defective charger. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that its PowerDrive battery is suitable for use in any application other than in its products. As in the use of any battery, a prudent owner will read and study the charger owner’s manual, the electric vehicle owner’s manual, the operator...
  • Page 43 The limited warranty with respect to parts and labor only covers defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. Such repair labor shall be performed only by CLUB CAR or by an authorized distributor or dealer.
  • Page 44 The limited warranty with respect to parts and labor only covers defects in material and workmanship for a period of four years from the date of purchase. Such repair labor shall be performed only by CLUB CAR or by an authorized distributor or dealer.
  • Page 45 4) Vehicles charged by systems other than the CLUB CAR PowerDrive Charger. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that the Computer or Controller is suitable for use in any application other than its PowerDrive System 48 and PowerDrive Plus products.
  • Page 46 THIS WARRANTY. This computer or controller is intended to be used only in CLUB CAR PowerDrive System 48 and PowerDrive Plus electric vehicles. Any other use renders the Limited Warranties expressed herein and all implied warranties null and void and same are hereby excluded.
  • Page 48 Manual No. 102189802 Edition Code 0800C1200A Golf Cars/Electric Club Car, Inc., P.O. Box 204658 Augusta, GA 30917-4658...

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