Maintenance - Club Car Carryall 500 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

See General Warnings on page 16.
To ensure trouble-free vehicle performance, it is very important to follow an established preventive maintenance
program. Regular and consistent vehicle maintenance can prevent vehicle downtime and expensive repairs that can
result from neglect. Use the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 31 and the following Periodic Service
Schedules and Periodic Lubrication Schedules to keep the vehicle in proper working condition.
Any vehicle not functioning correctly should be removed from use until it is properly repaired. 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 semiannual and annual periodic service.
WARNING
• If any problems are found during scheduled inspection or service, do not operate the vehicle until
repairs are made. Failure to make necessary repairs can result in fire, property damage, severe
personal injury, or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing even
simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory
installation.
• Do not work on vehicle powertrain or under the cargo bed when it is loaded.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the vehicle.
• Turn the key switch to OFF, remove the key, place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the
NEUTRAL position, and chock tires prior to servicing.
• Do not close bed until all persons are clear of the bed area. Lower the bed gently, keeping entire body
clear. Do not drop the bed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe personal injury.
Electric vehicles:
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot motor. Attempting to do so can cause severe burns.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries and discharge the controller.
See Disconnecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles on page 19.
Gasoline vehicles only:
• Moving parts: Do not attempt to service gasoline vehicle while the engine is running.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine or exhaust system. Failure to heed this warning can result
in severe burns.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Side-Post
Battery: Disconnecting the Battery-Gasoline Vehicles on page 19.
See Top-Post Battery: Disconnecting the Battery-Gasoline Vehicles on page 20.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when disconnecting
batteries or other electrical wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine,
or other metal component.
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