Driving Instructions - Club Car Turf 1 Owner's Manual

• Governor: Check maximum speed of the vehicle. Turf 1 and Turf 2 vehicles should operate at 12-15
mph (19-24 km/h) on a level surface. The Turf 6 vehicle should operate at 14-16 mph (23-26 km/h) on a
level surface.
• General: Listen for any unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles. Check the vehicle's ride and perfor-
mance. Have a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician investigate anything unusual.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of vehicle con-
trols. An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing the
driver to operate the vehicle alone.
To ensure safe operation of the vehicle, follow exactly and in order, all of the following procedures. Read and
understand all instructions prior to driving the vehicle.
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WARNING
• Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive the vehicle.
• Before allowing anyone to drive the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls
and operating procedures.
• No more than two people should be on the vehicle at one time.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• For night use, the vehicle must be equipped with headlights, taillights, and reflectors.
• The vehicle is not specially equipped for handicapped persons:
- Be sure all persons can properly operate the vehicle prior to allowing them to drive the
vehicle.
- Be sure all passengers are capable of securing themselves in a vehicle before allowing
them to ride in one.
• Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result in
injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
• To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated in a moving vehicle and hold on to seat
handles or handrails at all times. Driver should keep both hands on the steering wheel when
the vehicle is in motion.
• To help prevent the possibility of serious injury, keep entire body inside the vehicle.
• To help prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly in turns.
• To help prevent overturning the vehicle, 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. Failure to heed this warning could
result in overturning the vehicle.
• To help avoId possible injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle, avoid
sudden starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns.
• To help avoid the possibility of losing control of or overturning the vehicle, reduce speed for
adverse driving conditions such as wet grass or rough terrain.
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Driving Instructions