Club Car 2008-2011 Maintenance And Service Manual page 14

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SAFETY
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WARNING
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Only trained technicians should repair or service the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing
even simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and
mechanical repair.
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle and battery charger.
• Check the vehicle owner's manual for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation
decals and make sure they are in place and are easy to read.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle,
or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle or battery charger.
Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the
vehicle or battery charger.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while it is running.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot motor or resistors. Failure to heed this warning could result
in severe burns.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is
raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all
crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Prior to servicing the vehicle or leaving the vehicle unattended, turn the key switch OFF,
remove the key, and place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position.
Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle.
• Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries.
Failure to heed this warning could result in a battery explosion or severe personal injury.
• After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
• All electric vehicles:
To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 1-1,
Page 1-4 thru Figure 1-8, Page 1-5).
• Never push objects of any kind into the battery charger case through the ventilation slots.
Failure to heed this warning could result in an electrical short circuit that could result in a fire.
• Do not use a battery charger if the cord, plug, or receptacle is damaged in any way. Replace
worn or damaged parts immediately. Failure to heed this warning could result in a fire,
property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
• If battery wire terminals are damaged or corroded, they should be replaced or cleaned as
necessary. Failure to do so may cause them to overheat during operation and could result in a
fire, property damage, or personal injury.
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