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• Battery(ies): Check electrolyte to ensure that it is at its proper level (Figure 22, Page 41) or (Figure 31, Page
48). Check battery posts. Wires should be tight and free of corrosion. On electric vehicles, charge batteries
fully before first use of vehicle.
• Charger cord, plug, and receptacle (electric vehicles): Visually inspect for cracks, loose connections, and
frayed wiring. See Plug and Receptacle on page 44.
• Engine (gasoline vehicles): Check for proper engine oil level. See Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicles on page 49.
• Fuel (gasoline vehicles): Check fuel level. See Fueling Instructions – Gasoline Vehicles on page 52. Check
fuel tank, lines, cap, pump, fuel filters, and carburetor for fuel leakage.
• Exhaust system (gasoline vehicles): Check for leaks.
• Performance Inspection: Inspect as instructed. See Performance Inspection on page 23.
WARNING
• Be sure the plastic has been removed from the seat bottom before operating the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in a fire, property damage, personal injury, or death.
PERFORMANCE INSPECTION
After you have familiarized yourself with the vehicle controls and have read and understood the driving instructions,
take the vehicle for a test drive.
Use the following checklist, in conjunction with the Daily Pre-Operation and Safety Checklist, as a guide to inspect the
vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any problems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a
trained technician.
All Vehicles
• Forward/Reverse control: Check for proper operation. See Controls and Indicators on page 15.
• Brakes: Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is fully pressed under moderate pressure, it
should not go more than halfway to the floor, and vehicle should come to a smooth, straight stop within 14 feet
(4.3 m). If the pedal goes more than halfway to the floor, or if the vehicle swerves or fails to stop within 14 feet
(4.3 m), have the brake system checked and adjusted as required. Brake adjustment must be maintained so that
the brake pedal cannot be pressed to the floor under any circumstance.
• Park brake: When latched, the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary (on an incline of
20% or less). It should release when either the accelerator or brake pedal is pressed.
• Reverse buzzer: The reverse buzzer should sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle or switch is in
the REVERSE position.
• Steering: The vehicle should be easy to steer and should not have any play in the steering wheel.
• General: Listen for any unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles. Check the vehicle's ride and performance.
Have a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician investigate anything unusual.
Electric Vehicles
• Accelerator: With the key switch in the ON position and the Forward/Reverse switch in the FORWARD position, as
the accelerator pedal is pressed, the motor should start and the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed.
When the pedal is released it should return to the original position and the motor should rotate freely or go into motor
braking mode. See Pedal Up Motor Braking below. All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
• Walk-Away Braking: With the vehicle parked on level ground and the park brake disengaged, place the Tow/Run
switch in the RUN position and attempt to push the vehicle. Motor braking should engage and cause resistance to
rolling (moving at no more than 1 to 3 mph) (1.5 to 4.8 km/h) with the Forward/Reverse switch in any position.
When walk-away braking is engaged, the reverse buzzer should emit a distinct pattern of beeps. See following
WARNING.
Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist
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