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Club Car Villager Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Villager TransPorter 2003 lectric ehicles Owner’ s Manual...
  • Page 3 Club Car is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
  • Page 4 Page 2 2003 Transportation Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5 We hope you will consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of your Club Car vehicle. If you sell the vehi- cle, please include the manual so that the next owner will have the important operating, safety, and mainte- nance information it contains.

  • Page 6: Practice Safety

    Safety signs like you see above may at first seem shocking, but their impact is mild compared with the reality of severe personal injury. Your safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to Club Car. That is why before operating the vehicle, we urge you to review the information in this manual.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    General Warnings ..............Vehicle Feature Identification – Four-Passenger Villager Vehicle .......

  • Page 8: Safety Details

    • A Club Car 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.
  • Page 9 • Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme   caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring. BATTERY BANK FOR TRANSPORTER, AND SIX AND BATTERY BANK FOR FOUR-PASSENGER VILLAGER VEHICLES EIGHT-PASSENGER VILLAGER VEHICLES Place Tow/Run FRONT Switch in TOW. OF VEHICLE FRONT...

  • Page 10: Vehicle Feature Identification - Four-Passenger Villager Vehicle

    Vehicle Feature Identification FOUR-PASSENGER VILLAGER VEHICLE WARNING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROLLOVER OR FALLING OFF MAY CAUSE DEATH. • Read Owner's Manual and safety warnings located on dash panel prior to driving. • Before using vehicle, read operating instructions. • Study and understand controls.
  • Page 11 Vehicle Feature Identification FOUR-PASSENGER VILLAGER VEHICLE DANGER / POISON FLUSH EYES SULFURIC IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER ACID SHIELD • SPARKS CAN CAUSE EYES • FLAMES BLINDNESS OR MEDICAL EXPLOSIVE • SMOKING HELP SEVERE BURNS GASES CAN CAUSE FAST BLINDNESS OR INJURY KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN –...

  • Page 12: Vehicle Feature Identification - Six And Eight-Passenger Villager (Front)

    Vehicle Feature Identification SIX AND EIGHT-PASSENGER VILLAGER (FRONT) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Read Owner's Manual and safety warnings located on dash panel prior to driving. • Study and understand controls. ROLLOVER OR FALLING OFF MAY CAUSE DEATH. • Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction.

  • Page 13: Vehicle Feature Identification - Six-Passenger Villager Vehicle (Rear)

    Vehicle Feature Identification SIX-PASSENGER VILLAGER VEHICLE (REAR) WARNING Failure to follow these instructions can cause severe injury or death. Remain seated with entire body • inside vehicle and hold on to seat handle or handrail at all times. No more than two persons per seat.

  • Page 14: Vehicle Feature Identification - Eight-Passenger Villager Vehicle (Rear)

    Vehicle Feature Identification EIGHT-PASSENGER VILLAGER VEHICLE (REAR) CHARGER RECEPTACLE PASSENGER WARNING DECAL WARNING FORWARD / REVERSE HANDLE Failure to follow these instructions can cause severe injury or death. Remain seated with entire body • inside vehicle and hold on to seat handle or handrail at all times.

  • Page 15: Vehicle Feature Identification - Transporter Vehicles

    Vehicle Feature Identification TRANSPORTER VEHICLES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Read Owner's Manual and safety warnings located on dash panel prior to driving. ROLLOVER OR FALLING OFF MAY CAUSE DEATH. • Study and understand controls. • Before using vehicle, read operating instructions. •...
  • Page 16 Vehicle Feature Identification TRANSPORTER VEHICLES NOTICE Do not operate vehicle without this cover properly installed. Do not direct water stream in this area, will cause damage to components. DANGER / POISON See vehicle maintenance and service manual before servicing. CCI 101931501 FLUSH EYES SULFURIC IMMEDIATELY...

  • Page 17: General Information

    MODEL IDENTIFICATION The serial number of your Club Car vehicle is printed on a bar code decal mounted on the frame directly above the accelerator pedal (Example: T0301-123456) (Figure 2) . There is also a second serial number decal mounted on the front body frame behind the center dash panel.

  • Page 18: Key Switch

    Controls and Indicators KEY SWITCH The key switch is mounted on the dash to the right of the steering column (Figure 3) . It has two positions, OFF and ON, which are clearly labeled. See following NOTE. NOTE: The key can be removed only when the key switch is in the OFF position. O F F Figure 3 Key Switch Figure 4 Forward/Reverse Handle...

  • Page 19: Brake Pedal

    Controls and Indicators Figure 5 Forward/Reverse Rocker Switch Figure 6 Accelerator and Brake Pedals Figure 7 Brake Pedal Figure 8 Park Brake Pedal BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is the large pedal on the left with the word STOP molded into it (Figure 6). To slow or stop the vehicle, depress the brake pedal with your foot (Figure 7).
  • Page 20 If indicator display does not reset back to full after recharging, there may be a problem with the battery charger or with one of the batteries. In either case the vehicle should be checked by a Club Car dealer or a trained technician.
  • Page 21 Controls and Indicators • The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals during a charge cycle (DC plug is still connected) if AC power to the charger is interrupted. The light will go out when AC power is restored.

  • Page 22: Pre-Operation And Daily Safety Checklist

    Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist PRE-OPERATION AND DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST Each Club Car vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and adjusted at the factory; however, upon receiving your new vehicle(s), you should become familiar with its controls, indicators, and operation. Carefully inspect each vehicle to ensure that it is in proper working condition before accepting delivery.

  • Page 23: Driving Instructions

    Motor braking should quickly and smoothly slow the vehicle to approximately 9 mph. Motor braking will disengage when vehicle slows to 9 mph (15 km/h). This fea- ture is adjustable for IQ System vehicles only. Contact your local Club Car dealer/distributor to inquire about this adjustable feature.

  • Page 24: Starting The Vehicle

    Driving Instructions • Avoid stopping a loaded vehicle on a hill. If a loaded vehicle must be stopped on a hill, avoid sudden starts or rolling backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning could result in the vehicle overturning. •...

  • Page 25: Loading And Unloading

    Loading and Unloading ∆ CAUTION • When stopped on a hill, use the brake pedal to hold your position. Do not use the accelerator pedal. To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

  • Page 26: Transporting On A Trailer

    NOTE: A two-car trailer should be rated at 2 x 1600 lb. = 3200 lb. (2 x 727 kg = 1454 kg) for six-passenger Villager, or 2 x 2000 lb. = 4000 lb. (2 x 909 kg = 1818 kg) for eight-passenger Villager or TransPorter vehicles.

  • Page 27: Storage

    Storage STORAGE Read DANGER and WARNING on page 6. ∆ WARNING • Turn the key switch OFF, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position during storage. This is to prevent unintentionally starting the vehicle or a fire hazard.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 29 Periodic Service Schedule PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE Daily service by owner Batteries Charge batteries (after each use only). Weekly service by owner Check electrolyte level. Add water if Batteries necessary per Section 13 – Batteries in the maintenance and service supplement. Monthly service by owner Wash battery tops and clean terminals Batteries...

  • Page 30: Periodic Lubrication Schedule

    Inspect front wheel bearings operation) Chassis Lube – EP NLGI Grade 2 (Repack if necessary) FLOORBOARD † † † NOT APPLICABLE TO TRANSPORTER VEHICLES † NOT APPLICABLE TO FOUR-PASSENGER VILLAGER VEHICLES Figure 10 Lubrication Points Page 28 2003 Transportation Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Vehicle Controller

    Therefore, if any repair or service is required, Club Car recommends that it be per- formed by an authorized Club Car distributor/dealer using Club Car OEM parts.

  • Page 32: Battery Charger

    Battery Charger 1. Batteries should be kept clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off bat- teries.
  • Page 33 ∆ WARNING • Only trained technicians should repair or service the charger. Contact a Club Car distributor/ dealer. • Each charger should have its own dedicated 15 or 20 ampere separately protected (circuit breaker or fuse) single phase branch circuit, in accordance with all applicable electrical codes for the location.
  • Page 34 Each electric vehicle is supplied with either a fully automatic, stationary, battery charger (Villager vehicles) or fully automatic onboard charger (TransPorter) as standard equipment. The AC cord from the charger should be connected to a source capable of supplying 10 amperes minimum per charger.
  • Page 35 Figure 13 Incorrect Insertion of Charger DC Plug PLUG AND RECEPTACLE Villager vehicles: The charger cord, plug, and receptacle are wear items and should be inspected daily. Visu- ally inspect them for cracks, loose connections, and frayed wiring; they must be replaced when worn or dam- aged.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Vehicle

    The center bodies of six and eight-passenger Villager vehicles are made of an ABS/DR acrylic material similar to the material used to manufacture hot tubs and shower/tub units. Cleaning and repair techniques for the center body are the same as those used on conventional acrylic sheet.

  • Page 37: Subsequent Owner Registration

    In the event a vehicle is bought used from another individual or from a distributor/dealer, we strongly urge the new owner to register the vehicle with Club Car. This will enable us to contact you if the need arises. Please send your name, address, and serial number(s) of the vehicle(s) to Club Car, Inc., P.O.

  • Page 38: Vehicle Specifications

    VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Villager TransPorter Four- Six- Eight- Four- Six- SPECIFICATIONS Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger IQ System PowerDrive System 48 PowerDrive System 48 POWER SOURCE Drive motor: Direct drive, 48-volt DC, series-wound, • • • • 3.1 hp Drive motor: Direct drive, 48-volt DC, shunt-wound, •...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Villager TransPorter Four- Six- Eight- Four- Six- SPECIFICATIONS Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger IQ System PowerDrive System 48 PowerDrive System 48 4.5 in. 4.5 in. 4.5 in. 4.5 in. 4.5 in. Ground clearance (11 cm) (11 cm) (11 cm) (11 cm) (11 cm) 34.5 in.

  • Page 40: Club Car ® Limited Two Year Warranty For 2003 Transportation And Utility Vehicles

    Repair shall mean remedying a defect in the vehicle or component thereof at no cost to the purchaser during the applicable limited warranty period. If CLUB CAR elects to repair the vehicle, it may provide factory-reconditioned parts or components.
  • Page 41 , or IQ System purchased from CLUB CAR or an authorized distributor or dealer will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will provide 36-hole performance (60 minute discharge capacity) for a period of four years or 800 rounds, whichever first occurs, from the date of purchase subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.
  • Page 42 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that its PowerDrive battery is suitable for use in any application other than in its products. As in the use of any battery, a prudent owner will read and study the charger owner’s manual, the electric vehicle owner’s manual, the operator...
  • Page 43 Limited Warranties expressed herein and any implied warranties null and void and same are hereby excluded. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that the PowerDrive Charger is suitable for use in any application other than its PowerDrive System 48, PowerDrive Plus, or IQ System products.
  • Page 44 4) Vehicles charged by systems other than the CLUB CAR PowerDrive Charger. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that the Computer or Controller is suitable for use in any application other than its PowerDrive System 48, PowerDrive Plus, and IQ System products.
  • Page 45 2003 Transportation Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Manual No. 102318606 Edition Code 0802C00000 Transportation and Utility Vehicles/Electric Club Car, Inc., P.O. Box 204658 Augusta, GA 30917-4658...

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