Cushman BELLHOP 2 Owner's Manual And Service Manual page 19

ANSI/NGCMA Z130.1-2004
6.2 Preventive maintenance
A regularly scheduled inspection and preventive maintenance program in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations should be established. Such a program will
be a valuable tool in providing the golfing patron with a safe, properly operating golf car.
6.2.1 Personnel
Only qualified, trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to inspect, adjust
and maintain golf cars.
6.2.2 Parts and materials
Manufacturer's recommended replacement parts and materials should be used.
6.2.3 Maintenance and repair safety procedures
All maintenance shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommended maintenance and safety procedures as outlined in the manufacturer's
operation and service manuals. For example:
a) Follow manufacturer's instructions for immobilizing golf car before beginning any
maintenance;
b) Block chassis before working underneath golf car;
c) Before disconnecting any part of the fuel system, drain the system and turn all
valves, if so equipped, to the "off" position to prevent leakage or accumulation of
flammable fuels;
d) Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment available;
e) Before performing any maintenance on an electric golf car, disconnect the
electrical system in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
f) Use only properly insulated tools when performing maintenance;
g) Periodically inspect and maintain brakes, steering mechanisms, warning devices,
governors, safety decals and all other safety devices and maintain them in a safe
operating condition. Do not modify these devices unless instructed to do so by the
manufacturer;
h) After each maintenance or repair, have the golf car driven by qualified and trained
personnel to ensure proper operation and adjustment; perform validation checks in
an area that is free of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
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