Driving Instructions - Club Car 2002 Pioneer 1200 Owner's Manual

PERFORMANCE INSPECTION
After you have familiarized yourself with the vehicle's controls and have read and understood the driving
instructions, take the vehicle for a test drive. Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect your new vehicle
and check daily for proper operation. Any problems should be corrected by a Pioneer dealer or a trained tech-
nician.
• Forward/Reverse shifter: Check for proper operation. See Controls and Indicators on page 10.
• Brakes: Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is fully depressed under moderate
pressure, it should not go more than halfway to the floor, and vehicle should come to a smooth, straight
stop. If the brake pedal goes more than halfway to the floor, or if the vehicle swerves or fails to stop,
have the brake system checked and adjusted as required. When brake pedal is fully depressed under
heavy pressure, pedal should feel firm and foot pad should be a minimum of 2 inches (5.1 cm) from
floor. Brake adjustment must be maintained so the brake pedal cannot be depressed to the floor under
any circumstance.
• Park Brake: Apply moderate pressure to park brake handle. Tension should increase as the handle is
pulled. When latched, the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary (on an
incline of 20% or less).
• Reverse Buzzer: The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle is in
REVERSE.
• Steering: The vehicle should be easy to steer and should not have any play in the steering wheel.
• Accelerator: After starting the engine with the key switch and placing the Forward/Reverse handle in
FORWARD, the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed as the accelerator pedal is depressed.
When the pedal is released it should return to the original position and the engine should idle. Pioneer
vehicles operate at reduced speed in REVERSE.
• Governor: Check maximum vehicle speed. It should operate at 17-19 mph (27-31 km/h) on a level sur-
face.
• Differential Lock Cable: With the wheels at rest, pull the differential lock handle toward the rear of the
vehicle (locked position). The differential lock arm at the other end of the cable should move approxi-
mately one-half inch (12.7 mm) downward. When the differential lock handle is placed back into the
unlocked position, the differential lock arm should move approximately one-half inch (12.7 mm)
upward.
• General: Listen for any unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles. Check the vehicle's ride and perfor-
mance. Have a Pioneer dealer or a trained technician investigate anything unusual.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING
• Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive this vehicle.
• Before allowing anyone to drive the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls
and operating procedures.
• No one under the age of 16 years should be allowed to drive the vehicle.
• No more than one person per seat at one time.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• For night use, the vehicle must be equipped with headlights, taillights, and reflectors.
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Driving Instructions