Maintenance - Club Car Turf 1/Carryall 1 Owner's Manual

3. Completely open the fuel shut-off valve (1) (Figure 19) or (Figure 20). Make sure the valve is fully open. A partially
closed fuel shut-off valve combined with the use of the choke can result in a fouled spark plug and engine failure.
4. Pedal-start vehicles: Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout
cam in the MAINTENANCE position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines
and the engine starts. Turn the engine off and return the neutral lockout cam to the OPERATE position. See
following NOTE.
5. Key-start vehicles: Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Crank the engine until fuel is
pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines and the engine starts. Turn the engine off. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Due to the oil added to the engine in preparation for storage, engine may smoke excessively for a short
time when it is run for the first time after storage.
6. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications – Gasoline Vehicles on page 66.
7. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 32 and the Performance Inspection on page 32.

MAINTENANCE

See General Warnings on page 19.
To ensure trouble-free vehicle performance, it is very important to follow an established preventive maintenance
program. Regular and consistent vehicle maintenance can prevent vehicle downtime and expensive repairs that can
result from neglect. Use the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 32, the Performance Inspection on
page 32, and the following Periodic Service Schedules and Periodic Lubrication Schedules to keep the vehicle in
proper working condition.
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
• If any problems are found during scheduled inspection or service, do not operate the vehicle until
repairs are made. Failure to make necessary repairs could result in fire, property damage, severe
personal injury, or death.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine, motor, or exhaust system. Attempting to do so could
cause severe burns.
• Do not work on vehicle powertrain or under the cargo bed when it is loaded.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the vehicle.
• Turn the key switch to OFF, remove the key, place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the
NEUTRAL position, and chock tires prior to servicing.
• Be sure all persons are clear of the vehicle when lifting a cargo bed equipped with a tailgate ramp.
• Do not remove prop rod or close bed until all persons are clear of the bed area. Lower the bed gently,
keeping entire body clear. do not drop the bed. Failure to follow these instructions could result in
severe personal injury.
• A hydraulic bed lift system is under pressure. Wear a face shield and use extreme caution when
servicing it.
Gasoline vehicles only:
• Moving parts: Do not attempt to service gasoline vehicle while the engine is running.
• Turn the fuel shut-off valve (1) (Figure 19, Page 42) or (Figure 20, Page 42) to the closed (OFF) position.
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