Maintenance - Club Car DS Golf Cars Gasoline and Electric Owner's Manual

RETURNING THE STORED GASOLINE VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. Restore fuel system to operation (Figure 28, Page 40).
1.1. Remove plug from fuel tank vent.
1.2. Connect vent tube to fuel tank vent.
2. Connect battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
3. Completely open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 16). Make sure the valve is fully open. A partially closed
fuel shut-off valve (Figure 17) combined with the use of the choke can result in a fouled spark plug and
engine failure.
4. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout cam in the MAINTE-
NANCE position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines and the engine
starts. Turn the engine off and return the neutral lockout cam to the OPERATE position. See following
NOTE.
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.
5. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 42.
6. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 18.

MAINTENANCE

See General Warnings on page 9.
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 18 and the fol-
lowing 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 service.
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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, resistors, or exhaust system. Attempting to
do so could cause severe burns.
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 15, Page 26).
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, before servicing always disconnect the battery,
negative (–) cable first (Figure 1, Page 11) and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting batteries or other electrical wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the
vehicle frame, engine, or other metal component.
2005 DS Golf Car Owner's Manual
Maintenance
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