Club Car Carryall 550 2015 Maintenance And Service Manual page 18

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General Warnings
DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and service
area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full face shield and
rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate engine in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine produces carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
• The vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm-related hazards. If
caught in a storm while driving a Club Car vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek shelter in accordance with
applicable safety guidelines for your location.
WARNING
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle and battery charger.
• Do not leave children unattended in vehicle at any time.
• Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, set the park brake, place the
Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF position,
and remove the key. Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it can result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the electrical system, stability or handling of
the vehicle, or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, can result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Check the vehicle for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation decals and make sure they are
in place and are easy to read.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo (including accessories) 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 can result in severe personal injury or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing even
simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory
installation.
Electric vehicles only:
• Ensure battery connections are clean and properly tightened. See Battery Care – Vehicles Equipped
with the Single-Point Watering System (SPWS) on page 14-8 or Battery Care – Vehicles Without the
Single-Point Watering System (SPWS) on page 14-9.
• Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries. Failure to
heed this warning can result in a battery explosion or severe personal injury.
• To avoid unintentionally starting an electric vehicle, disconnect the batteries and discharge the
controller. See Disconnecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles on page 1-4.
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