Club Car 2004 DS Gasoline, Owner'S Manual

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General Warnings
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DANGER
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the
vehicle and service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine
produces carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
• A Club Car 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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WARNING
• 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.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, turn the key switch to the OFF
position, remove the key, and place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL
position. Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle.
• 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.
• Check the vehicle for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation decals and make sure
they are in place and are easy to read.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing
even simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and
mechanical repair. The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance,
service, or accessory installation.
Gasoline vehicles:
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative (–) cable first (Figure 1).
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electrical wiring. Do not allow a positive wire to touch
the vehicle frame, engine, or any other metal component.
IQ System vehicles:
• 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.
All electric vehicles:
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 2,
Figure 3, or Figure 4).
IQ System vehicles:
• After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
PowerDrive System 48 vehicles:
• After disconnecting the batteries, discharge the controller capacitors as follows:
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