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Precedent Gold Standard Remanufactured Vehicle Owner’s Manual Electric and Gasoline Golf Car, 2 Plus 2, 2 in 1, Cargo & XF Series [Refer to back cover for applicable build code range]...
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Your authorized representative checked the vehicle before it was delivered to you and will provide you a copy of the completed vehicle warranty registration form. Club Car is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
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For the name and address of the authorized Club Car dealer or distributor nearest you, logon to our web site at www.clubcar.com or call 1-800-ClubCar (258-2227). If you would prefer to write to us, direct your letter to: Club Car, Attention: Marketing Services, P.O.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Decal and Feature Identification ........................4 Practice Safety ..............................11 Proposition 65 – State of California ........................11 Safety Details ..............................12 General Warnings............................... 12 General Information ............................16 Model Identification............................. 16 Safety Committee ............................... 17 Precedent 2 Plus 2 and 2 in 1 Vehicles ........................ 17 Controls and Indicators –...
Safety Decal and Feature Identification SAFETY DECAL AND FEATURE IDENTIFICATION The following pages contain safety decal and feature identification information. For detailed information on specific features, read the appropriate section in this manual. ELECTRIC VEHICLE 2011 101825101 Decal, On/Off Key Switch (above key switch) Battery Warning Light 102518001 Decal, Operating Instructions (on steering wheel)
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification ELECTRIC VEHICLE 1377 103384601 Decal, Water Exposure Caution Forward/Reverse Control Decal, Battery Terminal Warning (on component 103384701 Battery Charger Receptacle mounting plate) 103384801 Decal, Tow/Run Warning Tow/Run Switch Precedent Gold Standard Remanufactured Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 5...
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification GASOLINE VEHICLE Decal, Rotating Parts/Hot Manifold Warning (on 101960501 Choke engine, starter/generator, and transaxle) Decal, Gas/Governor Warning (on fuel tank 102517801 Forward/Reverse Control hold-down bracket) Decal, Frame Ground Warning (on vehicle frame, 102517901 under seat) Precedent Gold Standard Remanufactured Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 7...
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification PRECEDENT 2 PLUS 2 (FACTORY-INSTALLED SEAT KIT SHOWN) Decal, Falling Off Warning (on rear-facing seat 101705701 hand rail and/or on back side of forward-facing seat backs) Hand hold Hand rail Foot rest Page 8 Precedent Gold Standard Remanufactured Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification PRECEDENT 2 IN 1 1388 Decal, Crush Area Warning (on rear-facing seat 101609401 hand holds) 101972001 Decal, Flip-Seat Bed Load Warning Hand hold Foot rest Precedent Gold Standard Remanufactured Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 9...
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Safety Decal and Feature Identification BOX BED 1300-17100-10443 101553901 Decal, Bed Loading Warning Page 10 Precedent Gold Standard Remanufactured Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
Practice Safety PRACTICE SAFETY Figure 1 Practice Safety Safety signs like you see above may at first seem shocking, but their impact is mild compared with the reality of severe personal injury. Your safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. That is why before operating the vehicle, we urge you to review the information in this manual.
Safety Details SAFETY DETAILS WARNING • This owner’s manual should be read completely before attempting to drive or service the vehicle. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death. It is important to note that some vital statements throughout this manual and on the decals affixed to the vehicle are preceded by the words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
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• The vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm-related hazards. If caught in a storm while driving a Club Car vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek shelter in accordance with applicable safety guidelines for your location.
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General Warnings DISABLING THE VEHICLE Set the park brake. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse control in the NEUTRAL position. In addition, chock the wheels if servicing or repairing the vehicle. DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY – GASOLINE VEHICLES Disable the vehicle.
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Responsibility for environmental protection must be shared, not only by the manufacturers of the batteries, but by people who use the batteries as well. Please contact your nearest Club Car dealer or distributor for information on how to properly recycle your batteries. 1403 Figure 4 Dispose of Lead-acid Batteries Properly Precedent Gold Standard Remanufactured Vehicle Owner’s Manual...
General Information INTERNATIONAL SAFETY SYMBOLS ON BATTERIES Anyone using, repairing, or servicing the vehicle must understand and heed the safety symbols on the vehicle battery or batteries. 1. Shield eyes. 3. No smoking, no open flames, no sparks. 5. Battery acid hazard. 2.
Safety Committee SERIAL NUMBER PH0901-123456 BC54679 ASSEMBLED IN USA 1400 Figure 6 Serial Number Decal SAFETY COMMITTEE If the golf car is to be rented or is part of a fleet, we strongly recommend that a safety committee be appointed. One of the main concerns of this committee should be the safe operation of the golf cars.
Controls and Indicators – Electric Vehicles MAINTENANCE Refer to pages 39 through 43 for Periodic Service and Lubrication Schedules. See following NOTE. NOTE: If the vehicle is constantly hauling heavy loads, the preventive maintenance procedures should be performed more often than recommended in the service and lubrication schedules. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS –...
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This feature is selectable. Contact your local Club Car dealer/distributor to inquire about this feature. See following WARNING.
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Controls and Indicators – Electric Vehicles Figure 9 Accelerator Pedal BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is the large pedal on the left with the word STOP molded into it. To slow or stop the vehicle, press the brake pedal with your foot (Figure 10). Figure 10 Brake Pedal Figure 11 Park Brake Pedal PARK BRAKE PEDAL...
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30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at the first opportunity. If the warning light illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distributor/dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.
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This indicates an abnormal charge cycle. The charger and batteries should be checked by your Club Car distributor/dealer. • The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals during a charge cycle (DC plug is still connected) if AC power to the charger is interrupted.
Controls and Indicators – Gasoline Vehicles • Before Disconnecting or Connecting Battery Cables: Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position to turn off power to the vehicle electrical system, thus preventing severe arcing and possible battery explosion as the battery cables are disconnected.
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(REVERSE) to operate the vehicle in reverse. When the handle is in the straight up position, (NEUTRAL), the vehicle will not operate. The engine will stop if it is shifted to this position during operation. Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
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Controls and Indicators – Gasoline Vehicles Figure 16 Accelerator Pedal BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is the large pedal on the left with the word STOP molded into it. To slow or stop the vehicle, press the brake pedal with your foot (Figure 17). Figure 17 Brake Pedal Figure 18 Park Brake Pedal PARK BRAKE PEDAL...
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Controls and Indicators – Gasoline Vehicles WARNING • The park brake will release automatically when either the accelerator or brake pedal is pressed. The park brake has multiple locking positions and should be firmly pressed and locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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Controls and Indicators – Gasoline Vehicles Figure 21 Choke Figure 22 Low Oil Warning Light LOW OIL WARNING LIGHT The gasoline golf car is equipped with a low oil warning light, located on the dash panel just below the steering column (Figure 22).
Use the following checklist, in conjunction with the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist, as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any problems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician.
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When the pedal is released it should return to the original position. All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
Driving Instructions DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive the vehicle. • If renting or loaning the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls and operating procedures before allowing the vehicle to be driven. •...
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Driving Instructions STARTING THE VEHICLE Study and understand controls. Make sure everyone is seated and holding onto seat handles or handrails. Read safety and information decals located on the vehicle. Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction. Turn the key to the ON position and make sure nothing is in your path. Select direction by placing Forward/Reverse handle or switch in desired position (F = forward or R = reverse).
• For use on public roads, the trailer must meet all federal, state, and local requirements such as taillights, brake lights, etc. • Do not tow a Club Car vehicle behind a passenger vehicle or truck on a public road unless it is on an approved trailer.
Storage – Electric Vehicle WARNING • The vehicle to be towed should be tied securely to the trailer, with the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position, the key switch the OFF position, and the park brake firmly pressed and locked to prevent movement.
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Storage – Electric Vehicle Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse switch in the NEUTRAL position during storage. If so installed, turn off all accessories, including GPS units, fans, etc. Place the tow/run switch in the TOW position. Because the battery warning light does not illuminate with the key in the OFF position and the tow switch in TOW, do not use the warning light as an indication of the batteries’...
Storage – Gasoline Vehicle RETURNING THE STORED ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO SERVICE If necessary, connect batteries. See Connecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles on page 15. Fully charge batteries. WARNING • Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery. Frozen batteries can explode.
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Storage – Gasoline Vehicle 2.3. Disconnect fuel vent line from fuel tank vent nipple. 2.4. Plug the fuel tank vent nipple so that it is air tight. We recommend using a slip-on vinyl cap. Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 14. Battery should be clean and free of corrosion.
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Storage – Gasoline Vehicle 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. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications – Gasoline Vehicles on page 61. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 28.
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 •...
Periodic Service Schedules PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULES WARNING • Service, repairs, and adjustments must be made per instructions in the maintenance and service manual. NOTE: If the vehicle is constantly subjected to heavy use or severe operating conditions, the preventive maintenance procedure should be performed more often than recommended in the periodic service and lubrication schedules.
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Periodic Service Schedules PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE – ELECTRIC VEHICLES REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE See Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist Checklist on page 28. Daily service by owner Performance Inspection See Performance Inspection on page 28. Batteries Charge batteries (after each daily use only). Check electrolyte level.
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Periodic Service Schedules PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE VEHICLES REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist page 28 Daily service by owner Performance Inspection See Performance Inspection on page 28. Check engine oil level; change if necessary. Properly dispose of used oil.
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Periodic Service Schedules PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE VEHICLES REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE Check for loose hardware; tighten if necessary. General vehicle Refer to the appropriate maintenance and service manual. Check safety decals. Replace if damaged or Safety decals illegible. Two year service by trained technician only (every 200 hours of operation or every 400 Fuel filter Replace.
WATER QUALITY Water purity is the most important factor in the performance and lifespan of the vehicle batteries. Club Car has, therefore, placed an increased importance on battery maintenance beginning with Model Year 2014 Precedent vehicles.
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Water testing, however, is expensive, and water quality can change from day to day depending on additives, water main leaks, etc. Due to the cost and labor of performing water quality tests, Club Car recommends the use of distilled water or a deionizer.
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• Do not overfill the batteries. NOTE: A battery watering gun or bottle is available from your authorized Club Car dealer. The battery hold-downs should be tight enough so that the batteries do not move while the vehicle is in motion, but not so tight as to crack or buckle the battery case.
WARNING • Only trained technicians should repair or service the charger. Contact your nearest Club Car distributor/dealer. • Each charger should have its own dedicated 15 or 20 ampere separately protected (circuit breaker or fuse) single phase branch circuit, in accordance with all applicable electrical codes for the location.
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Battery Charger – Electric Vehicles WARNING • An extension cord or electrical outlet must accept a three-prong plug. Extension cord should be a three-wire No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or no. 14 (British Standard Wire Gauge), and be as short as possible (no more than 12 feet (3.7 m)).
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When inserting the DC plug, align the raised guide on the plug with the guide slot in the receptacle and push straight in slowly. Club Car battery chargers interact with the vehicle onboard computer. The computer records the amount of energy consumed during vehicle use. While the charger is plugged in, the vehicle’s control circuit is locked out, preventing operation of the vehicle, as well as the possibility of consequent damage to the charger and the vehicle.
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Battery Charger – Electric Vehicles Figure 28 Correct Insertion of Charger DC Plug Figure 29 Incorrect Removal of Charger DC Plug PLUG AND RECEPTACLE The charger cord, plug, and receptacle are wear items and should be inspected daily. Visually inspect them for cracks, loose connections, and frayed wiring;...
WARNING • Do not jump start a dead battery using another battery and jumper cables. The battery in the Club Car gasoline vehicle is a 12-volt, low maintenance battery that requires infrequent watering (Figure 30). Any corrosion around the positive (+) or negative (–) terminals should be washed off with a solution of baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water).
Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicles 1. Level Indicator 2. Cap 3. Plates Electrolyte level at least 1/2 inch (13 mm) above plates or to level indicator. Figure 30 Gasoline Vehicle Battery Figure 31 Electrolyte Level for Battery ENGINE OIL – GASOLINE VEHICLES ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube, and wipe oil off dipstick (1) (Figure 32).
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Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicles 1. Full level 2. Safe level 3. Low level Figure 32 Engine Oil Level Check ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE Engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the first 100 hours of operation. After that, they should be changed every 200 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first.
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11. Coat new oil filter gasket with clean engine oil and install the oil filter onto the engine oil filter port (Figure 35). See following NOTE. NOTE: Use only Club Car oil filters (CC P/N 1016467) designed for this engine. Gasoline Vehicles Only: Below 40° F (4° C), the use of SAE 30 may result in hard starting.
Fueling Instructions – Gasoline Vehicles 13. Remove the dipstick and add engine oil into the dipstick port. Use a funnel or pour spout to direct the oil into the dipstick port. With filter change, the engine requires 38 ounces (1.12 L) of oil per change. Refer to oil viscosity guidelines for selection of oil grade (Figure 36).
We recommend Z Care LVP Golf cleaner, available from your Club Car dealer. This product can be used on all exterior surfaces of your golf car to effectively clean, polish, and protect vehicle components.
SUBSEQUENT OWNER REGISTRATION In the event a vehicle is bought as a used vehicle, we strongly urge the new owner to register the vehicle with Club Car. This will enable us to contact you if the need arises. Please send your name, address, and serial number(s) of the vehicle(s) to CLUB CAR, LLC, P.O.
Vehicle Specifications – Electric Vehicles VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS – ELECTRIC VEHICLES TWO-PASS FOUR-PASS TWO-PASS FOUR-PASS PRECEDENT PRECEDENT SPECIFICATIONS XF ELECTRIC XF ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE VEHICLE VEHICLE VEHICLE POWER SOURCE Drive motor: Direct drive, 48-volts DC, ● ● ● ● shunt-wound, 3.2 hp Transaxle: Double reduction helical gear with ●...
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Vehicle Specifications – Electric Vehicles TWO-PASS FOUR-PASS TWO-PASS FOUR-PASS PRECEDENT PRECEDENT SPECIFICATIONS XF ELECTRIC XF ELECTRIC ELECTRIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE VEHICLE VEHICLE VEHICLE Weight (standard electric vehicle with canopy, with 909 lb (412 kg) 1024 lb (464 kg) 1020 lb (462.5 kg) 1135 lb (515 kg) batteries) Forward speed...
UNLIMITED EXCLUSIONS Excluded from any CLUB CAR warranty is damage to a vehicle or component resulting from a cause other than a defect including poor maintenance, neglect, abuse, accident and collision, maintenance adjustments, unreasonable or unintended strain or use, improper installation of accessories, installation of parts or accessories that are not original equipment including Club Car approved or non-approved GPS systems, non-approved alteration and acts of God.
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10. Use of gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that its vehicle or components such as batteries, computer, controller or electrical device are suitable for use in any application other than in its products.
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UNLIMITED EXCLUSIONS Excluded from any CLUB CAR warranty is damage to a vehicle or component resulting from a cause other than a defect including poor maintenance, neglect, abuse, accident and collision, maintenance adjustments, unreasonable or unintended strain or use, improper installation of accessories, installation of parts or accessories that are not original equipment including Club Car approved or non-approved GPS systems, non-approved alteration and acts of God.
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10. Use of gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way, and as part of its limited warranty exclusion, CLUB CAR does not warrant that its vehicle or components such as batteries, computer, controller or electrical device are suitable for use in any application other than in its products.
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CLUB CAR recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your vehicle engine, but CLUB CAR cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
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CLUB CAR will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
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Warranties TO, MODIFICATION OF THE SPEED GOVERNOR, BRAKING SYSTEM, STEERING, TRANSAXLE, OR OTHER OPERATING SYSTEMS OF THE VEHICLE TO CAUSE IT TO PERFORM OUTSIDE CLUB CAR SPECIFICATIONS. 4. HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM: To make a warranty claim under this limited warranty, you must present the vehicle or defective component to an authorized CLUB CAR dealer.
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