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Villager
TransPorter
2000
E
lectric
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ehicles
Owner' s
Manual

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  • Page 1 Villager TransPorter 2000 lectric ehicles Owner’ s Manual...
  • Page 3 No other warranties, express or implied, are contained herein. Please complete and return the warranty registration card included in this manual. 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 FOREWORD Thank you for choosing Club Car. You have chosen the finest transportation vehicle on the market; the vehi- cle most widely recognized as the industry leader in vehicle efficiency and long-lasting value. Please protect your investment and ensure that your Club Car transportation vehicle provides years of reliable, superior per- formance by filling out and returning your Warranty Registration Card (located between the last page and...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Details ..............General Warnings .
  • Page 7 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 8: Safety Details

    Any operating or warning decals on the vehicle that are damaged, have been removed or cannot be easily read should be replaced immediately to avoid possible personal injury, property damage, or death. Contact your Club Car distributor/dealer. DANGER • A DANGER INDICATES AN IMMEDIATE HAZARD WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 9: General Warnings

    General Warnings GENERAL WARNINGS The safety procedures listed must be followed whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or serviced. Other specific warnings appear throughout this manual and on the vehicle. DANGER • BATTERY VAPORS—FLAMMABLE! EXPLOSIVE! DO NOT SMOKE. KEEP SPARKS AND FLAMES AWAY FROM THE AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
  • Page 10: Vehicle Feature Identification-Four-Passenger Villager Electric Vehicle

    Vehicle Feature Identification FOUR-PASSENGER VILLAGER ELECTRIC VEHICLE WARNING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VEHICLE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN • Read Owner's Manual and safety warnings located on dash panel prior to driving. CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 11 Vehicle Feature Identification FOUR-PASSENGER VILLAGER ELECTRIC VEHICLE DANGER / POISON FLUSH EYES SULFURIC IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER ACID ∑ SPARKS SHIELD CAN CAUSE EYES ∑ FLAMES BLINDNESS OR MEDICAL EXPLOSIVE ∑ SMOKING HELP SEVERE BURNS GASES CAN CAUSE FAST BLINDNESS OR INJURY KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN –...
  • Page 12: Vehicle Feature Identification-Six And Eight-Passenger Villager Electric Vehicles (Front)

    Vehicle Feature Identification SIX AND EIGHT-PASSENGER VILLAGER ELECTRIC VEHICLES (FRONT) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Read Owner's Manual and safety warnings located on dash panel prior to driving. READ AND FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND THE OPERATING • Study and understand controls. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VEHICLE.
  • Page 13: Vehicle Feature Identification-Six-Passenger Villager Electric Vehicle (Rear)

    Vehicle Feature Identification SIX-PASSENGER VILLAGER ELECTRIC VEHICLE (REAR) WARNING Failure to follow these instructions can cause severe injury or death. Remain seated with entire body • inside vehicle and hold on to seat handle or handrail at all times. No more than two persons per seat. •...
  • Page 14: Vehicle Feature Identification-Eight-Passenger Villager Electric Vehicle (Rear)

    Vehicle Feature Identification EIGHT-PASSENGER VILLAGER ELECTRIC VEHICLE (REAR) CHARGER RECEPTACLE PASSENGER WARNING DECAL FORWARD / REVERSE WARNING HANDLE Failure to follow these instructions can cause severe injury or death. Remain seated with entire body • inside vehicle and hold on to seat handle or handrail at all times.
  • Page 15: Vehicle Feature Identification-Transporter Electric Vehicles

    Vehicle Feature Identification TRANSPORTER ELECTRIC VEHICLES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND THE OPERATING • Read Owner's Manual and safety warnings located on dash panel prior to driving. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VEHICLE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN •...
  • Page 16 Vehicle Feature Identification TRANSPORTER ELECTRIC VEHICLES NOTICE Do not operate vehicle without this cover properly installed. DANGER / POISON See vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual before servicing. FLUSH EYES CCI 1019315-01 SULFURIC IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER ACID ELECTRICAL COMPONENT COVER CAUTION SHIELD ∑...
  • Page 17: General Information

    Figure 2 Serial Number Location PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Your transportation vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the factory and by your Club Car distributor/dealer. However, upon receiving your new transportation vehicle(s), you should become familiar with its controls and operation. Carefully inspect each vehicle to be satisfied that it is in proper working condi- tion before accepting delivery.
  • Page 18: Controls

    After you have familiarized yourself with the vehicle controls and have read and understood the driving instruc- tions, take the vehicle for a test drive. Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect your new vehicle. Any problems should be corrected only by your Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician. All vehicles •...
  • Page 19 FORWARD direction, or towards the passenger, R (reverse), to operate the vehicle in REVERSE. When the handle is in the straight up, or N (neutral) position, the vehicle will not operate. Club Car transportation vehicles operate at reduced speed in REVERSE. See following NOTE. NOTE •...
  • Page 20 30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the warning light comes on and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distributor/ dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.
  • Page 21: Driving Instructions

    16 hours and the batteries are not sufficiently charged (see PowerDrive Charger Owner’s Manual). This indicates an abnormal charge cycle. The charger and batteries should be checked by your Club Car distributor/dealer. • The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals during a charge cycle (DC plug is still connected) if AC power to the charger is interrupted.
  • Page 22 Driving Instructions WARNING • TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM OVERTURNING, DRIVE SLOWLY IN TURNS. • TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM OVERTURNING, DRIVE SLOWLY STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN SLOPES. AVOID DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SLOPES EXCEEDING 20% INCLINE. • AVOID STOPPING A LOADED VEHICLE ON A HILL. IF A LOADED VEHICLE MUST BE STOPPED ON A HILL, AVOID SUDDEN STARTS OR ROLLING BACKWARDS AND STOPPING SUDDENLY.
  • Page 23: Loading And Unloading

    Loading and Unloading PARKING AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE 1. After coming to a complete stop, firmly depress the park brake pedal until it locks. This will prevent the vehicle from rolling. 2. Turn the key switch to OFF and place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Remove the key when the vehicle is not in use.
  • Page 24: Storage

    3. Wash off any corrosion around the terminals with a solution of baking soda and water, then rinse the baking soda solution from the batteries. Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Let the terminals dry and coat them with Club Car battery terminal spray, Part No. 1014305. See following CAUTION. CAUTION •...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    This will prevent further damage to the vehicle and avoid the possibility of injury due to unsafe conditions. See following WARNING. Contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer to perform all repairs and semiannual and annual periodic service. WARNING •...
  • Page 26: Periodic Service Schedule

    Periodic Service Schedule In addition, check the items listed below: • Tires: Visually inspect for wear, damage and proper inflation. • Forward/Reverse switch: Check for proper operation. See Controls, Page 12. PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE WARNING • SERVICE, REPAIRS, AND ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE MADE PER INSTRUCTIONS IN THE 2000 TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE &...
  • Page 27: Periodic Lubrication Schedule

    SERVICE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT PLACE Brake pedal shaft bearings Dry Moly Lube - Club Car Part No. 1012151 Brake Linkage and Pivots Dry Moly Lube - Club Car Part No. 1012151 Accelerator push rod pivots and mounts Dry Moly Lube - Club Car Part No. 1012151...
  • Page 28: Vehicle Capacities

    Solid State Speed Controller vehicle, it is necessary to understand the electrical circuitry and the func- tions of all components in the system. Therefore, if any repair or service is required, Club Car recommends that it be performed by an authorized Club Car distributor/dealer using Club Car OEM parts.
  • Page 29: Batteries

    Batteries BATTERIES DANGER • BATTERY—EXPLOSIVE GASES! DO NOT SMOKE! KEEP SPARKS AND FLAMES AWAY FROM AREA OF VEHICLE. TOOLS, WIRES, AND METAL OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SPARKS WHEN SHORTED ACROSS A BATTERY. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WHEN DEALING WITH BATTERIES. • CHARGE BATTERIES IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA ONLY. BATTERIES EMIT HYDROGEN WHILE BEING CHARGED.
  • Page 30: Battery Charger

    Battery Charger 2. The electrolyte level in the batteries should be checked weekly (see Figure 10, Page 24, for proper level). Add water only after charging unless the electrolyte level is below the top of the plates. In this case, add just enough water to cover the plates, charge and then check the level again. Never charge batteries if plates are exposed above electrolyte level.
  • Page 31 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 32 Battery Charger CAUTION • DO NOT BLOCK OR COVER SLOTS AND OPENINGS IN THE BACK AND BOTTOM OF CHARGER CABINET. THEY PROVIDE VENTILATION AND PROTECT THE CHARGER FROM OVERHEATING. • DO NOT ALLOW CLOTHING, BLANKETS, OR OTHER MATERIAL TO COVER THE CHARGER. •...
  • Page 33 Because of these unique features, only PowerDrive System 48 vehicles are compatible with the PowerDrive Charger (neither vehicles made by other manufacturers, nor other Club Car models are compatible). As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself, the batteries will be fully charged. Overcharging and undercharging will normally be prevented.
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Vehicle

    fine grade (No. 00) steel wool. Club Car does not recommend any type of pressure washing or steam cleaning. Such a process (especially if the vehicle has a soft rear body that has been removed) will expose electrical components to moisture. Mois- ture entering electrical components can result in water damage and subsequent component failure.
  • Page 35: Subsequent Owner Registration

    In the event a vehicle is bought used 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. Please send your name, address, and serial number(s) of the vehicle(s) to Club Car, Inc., P.O.
  • Page 36 Vehicle Specifications Villager TransPorter SPECIFICATIONS Four-Passenger Six-Passenger Eight-Passenger Four-Passenger Six-Passenger SEATING CAPACITY/FUEL CAPACITY Standard Seating Capacity (persons): DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT 100 in. 124 in. 157 in. 134 in. 133 in. Overall Length: (254 cm) (315 cm) (398 cm) (340 cm) (338 cm) 47.3 in.
  • Page 37 PURCHASE WITH ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. 2. EXCLUSIONS: Excluded from any CLUB CAR warranty are all fuses, filters, decals (except safety decals), spark plugs, light bulbs, lubricants, trim pieces, seats, routine wear items such as the charger plug and receptacle, brake shoes, belts, brushes, bushings, light bulbs, mats and pads, maintenance adjustments, cosmetic deterioration, and items which deteriorate or fail due to exposure or ordinary wear and tear.
  • Page 38 Repair shall mean remedying a defect in the VEHICLE or component thereof at no cost to the purchaser during the applicable limited warranty period. If CLUB CAR elects to repair the VEHI- CLE, it may provide factory reconditioned parts or components. All parts and components replaced under warranty shall become the property of CLUB CAR.
  • Page 39 The battery should be returned to CLUB CAR or an authorized distributor or dealer with evidence of proof of purchase date and number of rounds, freight prepaid. CLUB CAR reserves the right to test and recharge any battery returned for adjustment, and to verify number of rounds played by accessing information contained in the PowerDrive®...
  • Page 40 first year. If CLUB CAR elects to repair the charger, it may provide factory reconditioned parts or components. All parts and components replaced under warranty shall become the property of CLUB CAR.
  • Page 41 CLUB CAR FOUR YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2000 ONBOARD COMPUTERS AND SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROLLERS CLUB CAR, INC., (“CLUB CAR”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the new Onboard Computer and the Solid State Speed Controller, hereinafter called “Computer” and “Controller” respectively, installed in its new electric vehicle equipped with the PowerDrive®...
  • Page 42 EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. WARRANTY LIMITATIONS CLUB CAR’s only liability under this limited warranty shall be to replace a defective Computer or Controller. Replacement shall mean furnishing a new or reconditioned Computer or Controller, which is identical or reasonably equivalent to the warranted product at no cost to the purchaser during the four year or 800 round limited warranty period, whichever event first occurs, except for transportation expenses.
  • Page 44 Manual No. 102067317 Edition Code 1299A00000 Transportation and Utility Vehicles/Electric Club Car, Inc., P.O. Box 204658 Augusta, GA 30917-4658...

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