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Summary of Contents for Club Car 2009 Precedent
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2009-2011 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Electric and Gasoline...
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Your authorized representative checked the vehicle before it was delivered to you and will provide you a copy of the completed vehicle warranty registration form. 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.
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Club Car products are backed by a customer support system designed to offer you fast, courteous service. In the event that your golf car needs repairs or service, please contact your local authorized Club Car dealer or distributor, who will be able to provide technical advice, perform warranty work, and sell parts and service manuals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Decal and Feature Identification ........................4 Practice Safety ..............................10 Proposition 65 – State of California ........................10 Safety Details ..............................11 General Warnings..............................11 General Information ............................16 Model Identification............................. 16 Safety Committee ............................... 16 Controls and Indicators – Electric Vehicles ......................17 Controls and Indicators –...
Safety Decal and Feature Identification SAFETY DECAL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION The following pages contain safety decal and feature identification information. For detailed information on specific features, read the appropriate section in this manual. Page 4 2009-2011 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification ELECTRIC PRECEDENT Tag, SPWS Battery Warning (on battery watering 102591901 103384801 Decal, Tow/Run Warning tubes) (with Single-Point Watering System option) Decal, Battery Weight Warning (On battery bucket, 103238501 Tow/Run Switch under seat) (vehicles with 12-volt batteries) 103384601 Decal, Water Exposure Caution Forward/Reverse Control...
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification GASOLINE PRECEDENT 2012 101825101 Decal, On/Off Key Switch (above key switch) Low Oil Warning Light 102519201 Decal, Operating Instructions (on steering wheel) Accelerator Pedal 102519301 Decal, Rollover Warning (on instrument panel) Brake Pedal 103783002 Decal, Operating Instructions (on steering wheel) Park Brake Pedal 2009-2011 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 7...
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification GASOLINE PRECEDENT Decal, Rotating Parts/Hot Manifold Warning (on 101960501 Choke engine, starter/generator, and transaxle) Decal, Gas/Governor Warning (on fuel tank 102517801 Forward/Reverse Control hold-down bracket) Decal, Frame Ground Warning (on vehicle frame, 102517901 under seat) Page 8 2009-2011 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual...
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification PRECEDENT VILLAGER 4 Decal, Falling Off Warning (on rear-facing seat 101705701 hand rail and/or on back side of forward-facing seat Foot rest backs) Hand hold Hand rail 2009-2011 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 9...
Practice Safety PRACTICE SAFETY Figure 1 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 us. That is why before operating the vehicle, we urge you to review the information in this manual.
Safety Details SAFETY DETAILS WARNING • This owner’s manual should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death. It is important to note that some vital statements throughout this manual and on the decals affixed to the vehicle are preceded by the words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
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• 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.
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General Warnings DISABLING THE VEHICLE Set the park brake. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse control in the NEUTRAL position. In addition, chock the wheels if servicing or repairing the vehicle. DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY – GASOLINE VEHICLES Disable the vehicle.
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General Warnings (–) (–) (Viewed from driver side of vehicle) (Viewed from driver side of vehicle) 1. Remove negative battery cable. 1. Place TOW/RUN Switch in TOW before disconnecting or connecting 2. Remove positive battery cable. battery cables. Connect battery cables in reverse order. 2.
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Responsibility for environmental protection must be shared, not only by the manufacturers of the batteries, but by people who use the batteries as well. Please contact your nearest Club Car dealer or distributor for information on how to properly recycle your batteries. 1403...
General Information GENERAL INFORMATION Precedent Golf Cars are available with either electric or gasoline power. Throughout this manual, important features unique to each model are highlighted. We urge the owner/operator to read and understand this manual, and to pay special attention to the features specific to his/her vehicle(s). MODEL IDENTIFICATION The serial number of each vehicle is printed on a bar code decal mounted either below the passenger side cup holder or above the accelerator or brake pedal (Example: PH0901-583947) (Figure 7).
Controls and Indicators – Electric Vehicles CONTROLS AND INDICATORS – ELECTRIC VEHICLES See General Warnings on page 11. WARNING • If renting or loaning the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls and operating procedures before allowing the vehicle to be driven. •...
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This feature is selectable. Contact your local Club Car dealer/distributor to inquire about this feature. See following WARNING.
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Controls and Indicators – Electric Vehicles Figure 10 Accelerator Pedal BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is the large pedal on the left with the word STOP molded into it. To slow or stop the vehicle, press the brake pedal with your foot (Figure 11). Figure 11 Brake Pedal Figure 12 Park Brake Pedal PARK BRAKE PEDAL...
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30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the warning light illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distributor/dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.
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This indicates an abnormal charge cycle. The charger and batteries should be checked by your Club Car distributor/dealer. • 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.
Controls and Indicators – Gasoline Vehicles • Before Disconnecting or Connecting Battery Cables: Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position to turn off power to the vehicle electrical system, thus preventing severe arcing and possible battery explosion as the battery cables are disconnected.
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(REVERSE) to operate the vehicle in reverse. When the handle is in the straight up position, (NEUTRAL), the vehicle will not operate. The engine will stop if it is shifted to this position during operation. Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
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Controls and Indicators – Gasoline Vehicles Figure 18 Brake Pedal Figure 19 Park Brake Pedal PARK BRAKE PEDAL The park brake pedal is the small raised portion in the upper left corner of the brake pedal. It has the word PARK molded into it.
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Controls and Indicators – Gasoline Vehicles Figure 20 Neutral Lockout – Maintenance Position Figure 21 Neutral Lockout – Operate Position CHOKE The choke is located on the seat support panel below and to the right of the driver’s right knee (Figure 22). If the vehicle is hard to start in cool or cold temperatures, simply push in the choke cover to activate it.
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.
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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.
When the pedal is released it should return to the original position. All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
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Driving Instructions WARNING • This vehicle is not intended to be used where risk of falling objects exists. If your vehicle will be used in such an environment, contact your local dealer. • Do not drive the vehicle under tree limbs, bridges, tunnels, or other objects that are less than 80 inches (203 cm) from the ground.
• Do not tow more than one Club Car vehicle with another Club Car vehicle. If more than one vehicle must be towed, an adequately powered vehicle (tractor or full sized truck) properly fitted, with a tow hitch height of 11 inches (28 cm) should be used.
• For use on public roads, the trailer must meet all federal, state, and local requirements such as taillights, brake lights, etc. • Do not tow a Club Car vehicle behind a passenger vehicle or truck on a public road unless it is on an approved trailer.
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Storage – Electric Vehicle allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CC P/N 1014305). Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure.
Storage – Gasoline Vehicle STORAGE – GASOLINE VEHICLE See General Warnings on page 11. DANGER • Do not attempt to drain fuel when the engine is hot or while it is running. • Be sure to clean up any spilled gasoline before operating the vehicle. •...
Maintenance 1. Fuel Shut-off Valve 2. Closed (OFF) 3. Open (ON) NOTE: When 1. Fuel Shut-off Valve selecting valve position, ensure that it is fully opened or fully closed. Figure 24 Fuel Shut-off Valve Figure 25 Fuel Tank RETURNING THE STORED GASOLINE VEHICLE TO SERVICE Restore the fuel systems to operation (Figure 25).
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. WARNING •...
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Periodic Service Schedules PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE – ELECTRIC VEHICLES REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE Daily service by owner Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist See Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 26. Performance Inspection See Performance Inspection on page 27. Batteries Charge batteries (after each daily use only). Check electrolyte level.
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Periodic Service Schedules PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE – ELECTRIC VEHICLES REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE Annual service by trained technician only If batteries are not performing as expected, (every 100 hours of operation or 200 rounds Batteries see Batteries in the maintenance and service of golf) manual.
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Periodic Service Schedules PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE VEHICLES REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE See Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist Checklist on page 26. Daily service by owner Performance Inspection See Performance Inspection on page 27. Check engine oil level; change if necessary. Properly dispose of used oil.
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Periodic Service Schedules PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE VEHICLES REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE Check for loose hardware; tighten if necessary. General vehicle Refer to the appropriate maintenance and service manual. Two year service by trained technician only (every 200 hours of operation or every 400 Fuel filters Replace.
Periodic Lubrication Schedules PERIODIC LUBRICATION SCHEDULES PERIODIC LUBRICATION SCHEDULE – ELECTRIC VEHICLES LUBRICATION REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT POINTS Charger receptacle WD-40 Semiannually by owner or trained technician (every 50 Brake system, per maintenance and Dry Moly Lube (CC P/N 1012151), white hours of operation or 100 service manual.
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Periodic Lubrication Schedules PERIODIC LUBRICATION SCHEDULE – GASOLINE VEHICLES LUBRICATION REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT POINTS Shifter cable pivots Dry Moly Lube (CC P/N 1012151) Semiannually by owner or trained technician (every 50 Brake system, per maintenance and Dry Moly Lube (CC P/N 1012151), white hours of operation or every service manual.
This process creates a finished product free of minerals, having left all the impurities in the original water sample. Club Car, along with our battery manufacturers, highly recommends that distilled water be used in electric vehicle batteries.
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Your local water company should be able to perform testing and compare their results to the chart. If using tap water, Club Car’s Service Parts Department offers two different deionizer systems: one for vehicles equipped with the Single Point Water System (SPWS) CC P/N AM1240701 and the other for vehicles without SPWS, CC P/N AM10974.
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Batteries – Electric Vehicles Keep the batteries 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 of the batteries. Do not allow this solution to enter the battery.
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Batteries – Electric Vehicles not allow this solution to enter the battery. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry and then coat with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CC P/N 1014305). See following NOTE. NOTE: Dispose of waste water properly. Check the electrolyte level weekly (Figure 28).
WARNING • Only trained technicians should repair or service the charger. Contact your nearest 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.
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Battery Charger – Electric Vehicles At one hour and at two hours into the charge cycle, the charger will shut off in order to run a self-diagnostic program (ammeter will drop to zero). Charging will resume in a few moments (ammeter returns to previous rate of charge).
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Battery Charger – Electric Vehicles Club Car battery chargers interact with the vehicle onboard computer. The computer records the amount of energy consumed during vehicle use. While the charger is plugged in, the vehicle’s control circuit is locked out, preventing operation of the vehicle, as well as the possibility of consequent damage to the charger and the vehicle.
Single Point Watering System (SPWS) SINGLE POINT WATERING SYSTEM (SPWS) WARNING • When replacing batteries in the Single Point Watering System, place the battery cap from the new replacement battery onto the used battery being removed from the car. Important safety warnings on the battery cap must remain with the battery after it has been removed from the car.
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Single Point Watering System (SPWS) This step also eliminates any trapped air from the water hose. Check the water quality light on the deionizer to make sure the light is green in color, indicating acceptable water quality. If the light indicates unacceptable water quality, the cartridge must be replaced. After ensuring adequate water flow rate and water quality, press the grey button (7) on the end of the female coupler (8) to disconnect the purger from the pressure regulator.
WARNING • Do not jump start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables. The battery in the Club Car gasoline vehicle is a 12-volt, low maintenance battery that requires infrequent watering (Figure 35). Any corrosion around the positive (+) or negative (–) terminals should be washed off with a solution of baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) per gallon (3.8 L) of water).
Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicles 1. Level Indicator 2. Cap 3. Plates Electrolyte level at least 1/2 inch (13 MM) above plates or to level indicator. Figure 35 Gasoline Vehicle Battery Figure 36 Electrolyte Level for Battery ENGINE OIL – GASOLINE VEHICLES ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube, and wipe oil off dipstick (1) (Figure 37).
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Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicles 1. Full level 2. Safe level 3. Low level Figure 37 Engine Oil Level Check ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE Engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 100 hours of operation. After that, they should be changed every 200 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first.
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11. Coat new oil filter gasket with clean engine oil, Install the oil filter onto the engine oil filter port (Figure 40). NOTE: Use only Club Car oil filters (CC P/N 1016467) designed for this engine. 12. Hand tighten 2/3 to 3/4 turn after filter gasket contacts mounting surface.
Fueling Instructions – Gasoline Vehicles CAUTION • Do not exceed recommended oil capacity. Doing so will decrease engine performance or result in damage to the engine. 14. Replace the dipstick 15. Connect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 13. 16.
There is a complete line of accessory equipment available from Club Car and our dealers/distributors. You can obtain the name and phone number of your closest Club Car contact by visiting our web site at www.clubcar.com and clicking the “Dealer Locator” link.
SUBSEQUENT OWNER REGISTRATION In the event a vehicle is bought as a used vehicle, 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, LLC, P.O.
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Precedent Four-Passenger Vehicle CAUTION • Before charging batteries, turn off all accessories on all vehicles. • If using an onboard charger, be sure the AC plug is unplugged from the outlet before attempting to drive the vehicle. • Be sure the AC cord is properly wound up on the reel before driving the vehicle. •...
ANY WARRANTY CLAIM. EXCLUSIONS: Excluded from any CLUB CAR warranty is damage to a golf car or component resulting from a cause other than a defect including poor maintenance, neglect, abuse, accident & collision, maintenance adjustments, unreasonable or unintended strain or use, improper installation of accessories, installation of parts or accessories that are not original equipment, non-approved alteration, and acts of God.
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CLUB CAR’s liability under this limited warranty, or in any action whether based upon warranty, contract, negligence, strict product liability or otherwise, shall be the repair or replacement, at CLUB CAR’s option, of the golf car or component thereof that CLUB CAR deems to be defective. Replacement shall mean furnishing, during the applicable limited warranty period, a new golf car or factory-reconditioned vehicle or component thereof that is identical or reasonably equivalent to the warranted product or component at no cost to the purchaser.
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CLUB CAR recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle engine, but CLUB CAR cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
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CLUB CAR will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
EC Declaration of Conformity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY When properly configured, the vehicle complies with the listed Directives. 2009-2011 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual Page 65...
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2006/66/EC Battery Standards Used for Verification: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4 Manufacturer: Club Car, LLC Club Car Ingersoll Rand 4125 Washington Road Alma Court Building, Lenneke Marelaan 6 Evans, Georgia 30809 USA B-1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, Belgium EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – GASOLINE AND DIESEL VEHICLES...
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Publication Part Number 103472529 Edition Code 1108U0411T...
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