Club Car CARRYALL 1500 Owner's Manual page 15

WARNING
• 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 could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle. 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.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect battery and spark plug (Gas only) wires. See
Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicle on page 13.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when disconnecting battery
cables or other electrical wiring. Do not allow a positive wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine, or
any other metal component.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face shield and
rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the vehicle.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme caution to
avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• When servicing the vehicle with part of the vehicle on jack stands, do not operate the engine with the
Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. The all-wheel drive system will
engage any wheel(s), front or rear, with traction (Figure 3, Page 14).
DISABLING THE VEHICLE
1. Set the park brake.
2. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key.
3. Place the Forward/Reverse control in the NEUTRAL position.
4. In addition, chock the wheels if servicing or repairing the vehicle.
DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY – GASOLINE/DIESEL VEHICLES
1. Disable the vehicle. See Disabling the Vehicle on page 13.
2. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first, as shown (Figure 2).
3. Gasoline Vehicles Only: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
CARRYALL 1500/1700 and XRT 1550/1550 SE All-Wheel Drive Owner's Manual
General Warnings
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