Cleaning The Vehicle - Club Car TURF 272 Maintenance Manual

4
BODY AND TRIM
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WARNING
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle,
or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or hydraulic
floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device to hold
vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to support the
vehicle and chock the wheels that remain on the floor. When not performing a test or service
procedure that requires movement of the wheels, lock the brakes.
• If wires are removed or replaced, make sure wiring and wire harness are properly routed and
secured. Failure to properly route and secure wiring could result in vehicle malfunction,
property damage, personal injury, or death.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is
raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all
crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
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CAUTION
• Do not use detergents or cleaning solvents that contain ammonia, aromatic solvents, or alkali
materials on body panels or seats.
• Do not allow battery acid to drip on body panels. Battery acid will cause permanent damage.
Wash spilled battery acid from body panels immediately.

CLEANING THE VEHICLE

Read DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION on page 4-1.
Each vehicle is equipped with an ABS/DR acrylic cap front body, an aluminum frame, and an all-aluminum
cargo bed. Use a commercially available automotive cleaning solution with a sponge or soft cloth for normal
cleaning or Vehicle Care Kit (CCI P/N AM10021). A garden hose at normal residential water pressure is ade-
quate if needed. To remove oxidation or discoloration from aluminum, use a commercially available aluminum
cleaner paste and fine grade (No. 00) steel wool.
Club Car does not recommend any type of pressure washing or steam cleaning. Such a process will expose
electrical components to moisture. Moisture entering electrical components can result in water damage and
subsequent component failure.
Battery acid, fertilizers, tars, asphalt, creosote, paint, or chewing gum should be removed immediately to pre-
vent possible stains.
The front body is made with an ABS/DR acrylic cap material similar to the material used to manufacture hot
tubs and shower/tub units. Cleaning and repair techniques for the front body are the same as those used on
conventional acrylic sheet. Repair kits, cleaning and polishing products may be purchased at any hardware
store where ABS/DR acrylic (hot tubs and shower/tub units) are sold.
The seats of the vehicle will last longer with proper cleaning. Use a solution of 10% liquid soap and warm
water applied with a soft cloth. For embedded dirt, a soft bristle brush may be used. For heavy soiling, difficult
stains, or scratches, blemishes, or other body damage, see Seat on page 4-6. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Dispose of waste water properly.
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Cleaning the Vehicle