Safety Precautions - Yamaha YDRE Owner's/Operator's Manual

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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DURING MAINTENANCE
When performing maintenance, follow
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all safety instructions contained in the
manufacturer's operation and service
manuals, as well as the following
safety procedures:
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Properly immobilize golf car before
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beginning any maintenance to avoid
any unexpected vehicle movement.
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Properly block chassis before
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working underneath golf car to
avoid any unexpected vehicle
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movement.
When working on the fuel system or
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the battery, do not smoke, or allow
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any sparks or open flames near the
vehicle, to avoid any fires or
explosions.
Before working on an electric golf
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car, disable the car's electrical
system in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions to avoid
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electrical shock or damage to the
electrical system.
Use only properly insulated tools
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when working on electrically
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powered golf cars or around
batteries to avoid electrical shock or
damage to the electrical system.
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Maintain all safety devices including
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brakes, steering mechanisms,
warning devices, and governors, in
a safe operating condition. Do not
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modify these safety devices as
supplied by the manufacturer.
After each maintenance or repair,
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the car must be driven by a
qualified, trained, and authorized
person – in an area free of
pedestrian traffic – to ensure proper
operation and adjustment.
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Record all maintenance performed
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in a maintenance record log by
date, name of person performing
maintenance, and type of
maintenance. Periodically inspect
maintenance log to ensure
accurate and complete entries.
Provide operator comment cards
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to assist in identifying non-periodic
maintenance needs for specific
golf cars.
Maintain in a legible condition all
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nameplates, warnings, and
instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
If new nameplates, warnings, or
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instructions are needed, contact
your Yamaha Golf-Car Company
dealer.
STORAGE AND
BATTERY CHARGING
Take the following precautions to
ensure maintenance worker safety:
Only use battery charging facilities
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and procedures that are in
accordance with applicable
ordinances and regulations to
avoid explosions, electrical shock
or damage to the electrical
system.
Periodically inspect charging
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facilities and procedures to be
certain that applicable safety
codes, regulations, and
procedures are being followed to
avoid any fires or explosions.
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