Club Car Gasoline Service Manual page 20

Neutral Lock-out Continued:
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If the neutral lock-out cam is pulled out approximately 3/8 inch (10 millimeters) and then rotated one-half turn
until it snaps into place, the vehicle will be in the SERVICE position (See Figure 3-9). This will allow the
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mechanic to run the engine in NEUTRAL for certain maintenance procedures. With the cam in this position,
the vehicle will not operate if the forward/reverse lever is placed in either the forward or reverse position. To
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put the vehicle back into the OPERATE position, pull the cam out approximately 3/8 inch (10 millimeters) and
rotate it one-half turn until it snaps into place (See Figure 3-10).
WARNING
• WITH THE CAM IN THE SERVICE POSITION AND THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY
MOVE SUDDENLY IF THE FORWARD AND REVERSE LEVER IS SHIFTED OR ACCIDENTALLY
BUMPED. TO PREVENT THIS, BLOCK THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS AND ALWAYS FIRMLY
SET THE PARK BRAKE BEFORE SERVICING OR LEAVING THE VEHICLE.
NOTE
• BE SURE TO RETURN THE CAM TO THE OPERATE POSITION AFTER SERVICING THE VEHI-
CLE. OTHERWISE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RUN WITH THE FORWARD AND REVERSE LEVER
IN EITHER THE FORWARD OR REVERSE POSITION.
CHOKE -
The choke is located on the seat support panel below and to the left of the driver's left knee (See Figure 3-
11). If the vehicle is hard to start in cool or cold temperatures, simply push in the choke cover with your left
hand to activate it. Hold it in during start up and release it after the engine starts and runs smoothly.
OIL LIGHT -
The DS Gasoline golf car is equipped with a low oil warning light, located on the dash panel just above the
steering column (See Figure 3-12). If the oil warning light comes on, oil should be checked and added to the
engine as necessary before continuing to use the vehicle. The vehicle should never be driven with the oil
warning light remaining on. If the oil warning light goes on and off, you may proceed, but oil should be added
at the first opportunity. If the oil level is correct and the light stays on, have a trained mechanic check the
vehicle.
WARNING
• FAILURE TO ADD OIL IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE OIL LIGHT STAYS ON MAY RESULT IN PER-
MANENT ENGINE DAMAGE.
POWERDRIVE SYSTEM 48 AND POWERDRIVE PLUS VEHICLES:
BATTERY WARNING LIGHT -
The PowerDrive System 48 vehicle features a dash mounted warning light (in the same location as the oil
warning light on the gasoline vehicle) (See Figure 3-12) that, when the vehicle is in operation, indicates low
battery voltage, or, when the vehicle is being charged, indicates a charging problem. The battery warning
light is controlled by the PowerDrive System 48 on-board computer.
When the vehicle is in operation, the warning light will come on and remain illuminated if:
• Batteries voltage drops below 48 when there is no load on the batteries (the vehicle is stopped and
there are no accessories on).
• Batteries have discharged to less than 25% of rated capacity.
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