Maintenance - Club Car Turf 1 2007 Owner's Manual

NOTE: Due to the oil added to the engine in preparation for storage, engine may smoke excessively for a
short time when it is run for the first time after storage.
6. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications – Gasoline Vehicles on
page 61.
7. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 29 and the Performance Inspection on
page 30.

MAINTENANCE

See General Warnings on page 17.
To ensure trouble-free vehicle performance, it is very important to follow an established preventive mainte-
nance program. Regular and consistent vehicle maintenance can prevent vehicle downtime and expensive
repairs that can result from neglect. Use the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 29, the Per-
formance Inspection on page 30, and the following Periodic Service Schedules and Periodic Lubrication
Schedules to keep the vehicle in proper working condition.
Any vehicle not functioning correctly should be removed from use until it is properly repaired. This will prevent
further damage to the vehicle and avoid the possibility of injury due to unsafe conditions.
Contact your local Club Car distributor/dealer to perform all repairs and semiannual and annual periodic ser-
vice.
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WARNING
• If any problems are found during scheduled inspection or service, do not operate the vehicle
until repairs are made. Failure to make necessary repairs could result in fire, property
damage, severe personal injury, or death.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine, motor, or exhaust system. Attempting to do so
could cause severe burns.
• Do not work on vehicle powertrain or under the cargo bed when it is loaded.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the
vehicle.
• Turn the key switch to OFF, remove the key, place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the
NEUTRAL position, and chock tires prior to servicing.
• Be sure all persons are clear of the vehicle when lifting a cargo bed equipped with a tailgate
ramp.
• Do not remove prop rod or close bed until all persons are clear of the bed area. Lower the bed
gently, keeping entire body clear. do not drop the bed. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in severe personal injury.
• A hydraulic bed lift system is under pressure. Wear a face shield and use extreme caution
when servicing it.
Gasoline vehicles only:
• Moving parts: Do not attempt to service gasoline vehicle while the engine is running.
• Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed (OFF) position (Figure 18, Page 39).
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, before servicing always disconnect the battery,
negative (–) cable first (Figure 1, Page 19) and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
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