Club Car 1999, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
1999 Transportation Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual 21
MAINTENANCE
See DANGER and WARNING on Page 3.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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
result from neglect. 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 Carryall distributor/dealer to perform all repairs and semiannual and annual periodic service.
See following WARNING.
DAILY PRE-OPERATION SAFETY CHECKLIST
Inspect and drive the vehicle, using the Pre-operation Checklist (Page 10) and Performance Inspection
(Page 11) as guides to check the following items.
• Vehicle warning decals
• Brake system
• Park brake
• Reverse warning buzzer
• Steering and linkages
• Proper acceleration and maximum speed
In addition, check the items listed below:
• Tires: Visually inspect for wear, damage and proper inflation.
• Exhaust system: Check for leaks.
• Forward/Reverse shifter: Check for proper operation. See Controls, Page 11.
• Fuel system: Check fuel tank, lines, cap, pump, and carburetor for fuel leakage.
• WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER IT HAS BEEN STORED, IT MAY
SMOKE EXCESSIVELY FOR A SHORT WHILE. THIS IS DUE TO THE OIL THAT WAS ADDED TO
THE ENGINE TO PREPARE IT FOR STORAGE.
• 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.
• DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY, SUCH AS RINGS, WATCHES, CHAINS, ETC.,
WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
• TURN KEY SWITCH TO OFF , REMOVE THE KEY, PLACE THE FORWARD/REVERSE HANDLE
IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, AND CHOCK WHEELS PRIOR TO SERVICING.
• MOVING PARTS - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
• DO NOT WORK ON THE VEHICLE POWERTRAIN OR UNDER THE CARGO BED WHEN IT IS LOADED.
• TURN FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE TO CLOSED (OFF) POSITION (FIGURE 13, PAGE 20) .
• HOT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE HOT ENGINE, MOTOR, OR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
ATTEMPTING TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
• REMOVE CARGO BED BEFORE SERVICING. DO NOT PROP OPEN. FAILURE TO HEED THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.