Yamaha YDRA Owner's/Operator's Manual page 17

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Wet Areas. Wet grass may cause
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a golf car to lose traction and may
affect stability. Golf car operators
should reduce speed in wet areas
or during periods of inclement
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weather.
Loose Terrain. Loose terrain may
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cause a golf car to lose traction
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and may affect stability. Repair
loose terrain, chain or rope off
these areas, or identify loose
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terrain with a suitable warning.
Golf Car and Pedestrian
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Interference. Reroute golf car
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traffic or pedestrian traffic in
congested areas wherever possible
to prevent accidents. If it is
impractical to reroute traffic, erect
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warning signs to warn pedestrians
of golf car traffic, and to warn golf
car operators to drive slowly, use
caution and watch for pedestrians.
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MAINTENANCE
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REQUIRED FOR GOLF
CAR SAFETY
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Practice the following to help ensure
the safety of golf car operators:
Preventative Maintenance.
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Perform all scheduled
maintenance in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations
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to provide the golfing patron with a
safe, properly operating golf car.
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Personnel. Allow only qualified,
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trained, and authorized personnel
to inspect, adjust and maintain golf
cars.
Parts and Materials. Use only
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replacement parts and materials
recommended by the manufacturer.
Ventilation. Properly ventilate all
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maintenance and storage areas in
accordance with applicable fire
codes and ordinances to avoid fire
hazards. Ventilation is required to
remove flammable vapors and
fumes from gasoline powered car
storage areas. Ventilation is also
required to remove hydrogen gas
from the car storage areas during
the battery charging process.
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