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Summary of Contents for 2006 Precedent

Page 1: ...2006 Owner s Manual...

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Page 3: ...ication and operation of golf cars defines a golf car as a vehicle used to convey a person or persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course Throughout this manu...

Page 4: ...at you ask them to read this manual before they operate the vehicle Club Car products are backed by a customer support system designed to offer you fast courteous service In the event that your golf c...

Page 5: ...Performance Inspection 22 Driving Instructions 23 Towing 26 Transporting on a Trailer 26 Storage Electric Vehicle 27 Storage Gasoline Vehicle 28 Maintenance 31 Periodic Service Schedules 32 Periodic...

Page 6: ...vehicle will start moving when accelerator pedal is pressed Slowly press accelerator pedal to increase speed To stop release accelerator pedal and press brake pedal BEFORE LEAVING Press park brake ped...

Page 7: ...L COMPONENT DAMAGE Do not place component mounting plate directly on top of batteries when removing or installing plate Remove plate from vehicle completely 102527501 WARNING SHORTING OF BATTERY TERMI...

Page 8: ...ols TO OPERATE Turn wheels to desired direction and ensure path is clear Turn key to ON position While stopped place shift lever in desired position F Forward N Neutral R Reverse Buzzer will sound Par...

Page 9: ...2517801 WARNING No sparks or open flame near fuel or fuel tank Turn fuel valve on during operation No smoking near fuel or fuel tank Turn fuel valve off during storage or transport Stop engine and all...

Page 10: ...ay 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 Club Car That is why before operatin...

Page 11: ...they should be replaced immediately to avoid possible property damage personal injury or death Contact your Club Car distributor dealer DANGER A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result...

Page 12: ...he 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 ve...

Page 13: ...sconnection information for your vehicle GENERAL INFORMATION Precedent Golf Cars are available with either electric or gasoline power Electric vehicles use a 48 volt system known as the IQ System Thro...

Page 14: ...hould be the safe operation of the golf cars This should include at a minimum Where golf cars should be driven Ensuring that proper warnings of driving hazards are displayed and visible Who should and...

Page 15: ...n and remove the key when leaving the vehicle KEY SWITCH The key switch is mounted on the dash to the right of the steering column Figure 4 It has two positions OFF and ON which are clearly labeled Se...

Page 16: ...km h If the zero speed detect function remains engaged for two seconds or more a warning buzzer will sound to alert the driver that motor braking has been activated See following WARNING WARNING Zero...

Page 17: ...rake pedal is pressed The park brake has multiple locking positions and should be firmly pressed and locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling NOTE Vehicles equipped with lights After the park brake...

Page 18: ...used but that it must be charged to completion as soon as possible The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds with 4 second intervals if the charger times out at 16 hours and the bat...

Page 19: ...r is familiar with all controls and operating procedures before allowing the vehicle to be driven Do not shift the Forward Reverse handle while the vehicle is moving To avoid injury to an unsuspecting...

Page 20: ...ition 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 The reverse buzzer will sound a...

Page 21: ...it To set the park brake press the brake pedal firmly and tilt the park brake portion of the pedal forward with your foot Figure 15 See following WARNING and NOTE WARNING The park brake will release...

Page 22: ...ntil it snaps into place Figure 17 See following WARNING and NOTE WARNING With the cam in the MAINTENANCE position and the engine running the vehicle may move suddenly if the Forward Reverse handle is...

Page 23: ...le s you should become familiar with its controls indicators and operation Carefully inspect each vehicle to ensure that it is in proper working condition before accepting delivery Use the following c...

Page 24: ...ed technician All Vehicles Forward Reverse switch Check for proper operation See Controls and Indicators Electric Vehi cles on page 13 or Controls and Indicators Gasoline Vehicles on page 17 Brakes Be...

Page 25: ...very steep grades the vehicle may slightly exceed its maximum designed speed requiring the use of the brake pedal Gasoline Vehicles Accelerator With the key switch in the ON position and the Forward R...

Page 26: ...not drive while under the influence of alcohol drugs or medications To prevent overturning the vehicle drive slowly in turns Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill No one should drive the v...

Page 27: ...e brake pedal until the brakes dry out and normal performance returns CAUTION When stopped on a hill use the brake pedal to hold your position Do not use the accelerator pedal To stop the vehicle rele...

Page 28: ...Turn the fuel shut off valve to closed OFF position Figure 20 Page 29 A light duty tow bar is available for break down towing and single vehicle towing A heavy duty tow bar and an onboard tow bar are...

Page 29: ...to wash the vehicle PREPARING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE 1 Fully charge batteries See Charging Batteries on page 39 2 Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion Wash tops and termi...

Page 30: ...e Specifications on page 47 4 Perform the Pre Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 21 STORAGE GASOLINE VEHICLE See General Warnings on page 9 DANGER Do not attempt to drain gasoline when the e...

Page 31: ...nd using a slip on vinyl cap 3 Disconnect the battery cables negative cable first 4 Battery should be clean and free of corrosion Wash top and terminals of battery with a solution of baking soda and w...

Page 32: ...Place the Forward Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout cam in the MAIN TENANCE position Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines and the engi...

Page 33: ...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 app...

Page 34: ...ssure and adjust if necessary See Vehicle Specifications on page 47 General vehicle Thoroughly wash vehicle including the underside Semiannual service by trained technician only every 50 hours of oper...

Page 35: ...ssary See Section 7 Steering and Front Suspension in the appropriate maintenance and service manual Electrical wiring and connections Check for tightness and damage replace if necessary Brake system C...

Page 36: ...INTS RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT Semiannually by owner or trained technician every 50 hours of operation or 100 rounds of golf Charger receptacle WD 40 Brake system per maintenance and service manual Dry Mo...

Page 37: ...ront suspension two fittings Chassis Lube EP NLGI Grade 2 Annually by trained technician only every 100 hours of operation or every 200 rounds of golf Check fill unitized transaxle to plug level 27 oz...

Page 38: ...ea only Batteries emit hydrogen while being charged Hydrogen is an explosive gas and must never exceed a level of 2 of the air Battery Poison Contains acid Causes severe burns Avoid contact with skin...

Page 39: ...gure 26 Add water only after charg ing unless the electrolyte level is below the top of the plates In this case add just enough water to cover the plates charge and then check the level again Never ch...

Page 40: ...Wire Gauge and be as short as possible The use of improper extension cord could result in fire or an electrical shock Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow was dropped or otherwi...

Page 41: ...uge heavy duty cord with ground properly wired and in good electrical condition Keep it as short as possible no more than 12 feet 3 7 m Place all cords so they will not be stepped on tripped over or o...

Page 42: ...ded to replenish the batteries is returned the charger will shut off The control circuit lockout remains activated until the charger plug is dis connected from the vehicle Only Club Car PowerDrive bat...

Page 43: ...External Flush with water Call a physician immediately Internal Drink large quantities of milk or water followed with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil Call a physician immediately Eyes Flush with wa...

Page 44: ...ace when checking oil Figure 31 Do not over fill with oil ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK 1 Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube and wipe oil from stick See following CAUTION CAUTION Do not r...

Page 45: ...TRUCTIONS GASOLINE VEHICLES See General Warnings on page 9 DANGER Turn the key switch to the OFF position before fueling Do not pour gasoline into the fuel tank when the engine is hot or while it is r...

Page 46: ...bottom CLEANING THE VEHICLE Club Car Precedent vehicles are equipped with hand washable front and rear bodies Use only commercially available automotive cleaners with a sponge or soft cloth for norma...

Page 47: ...58 Augusta Georgia 30917 4658 Attention Vehicle Registration PRECEDENT VILLAGER 4 The Precedent Villager 4 is designed to provide a smooth and comfortable ride for four passengers and is offered in bo...

Page 48: ...efore using the charger See following WARNING and CAUTION WARNING Each charger should have its own dedicated 15 or 20 ampere separately protected circuit breaker or fuse single phase branch circuit in...

Page 49: ...er Automatic variable speed dry type Electrical system 12 volt 500 cca at 0 F 17 8 C 650 at 32 F 0 C 105 minute reserve capacity and 35 amp charging capacity STEERING SUSPENSION BRAKES Steering Self a...

Page 50: ...ft 4 in 528 cm 17 ft 4 in 528 cm Standard seating capacity 2 2 4 4 LIQUID CAPACITIES Transaxle 22 oz 67 liters 22 oz 67 liters Engine crankcase without filter 32 oz 95 liter 32 oz 0 95 liter Engine cr...

Page 51: ...PERFORMED AT THE TIME AND IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED IN SUCH MANUALS SOLE REMEDY CLUB CAR s liability under this limited warranty or in any action whether based upon warranty contract negligence strict...

Page 52: ...ARRANTY NO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL CLUB CAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS RELATED TO PROPERTY OTHER THAN THE GOLF CAR LOSS OF...

Page 53: ...in must be performed at a warranty station at no charge to the owner 5 Notwithstanding the provisions herein warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are f...

Page 54: ...ving optimum ignition timing characteristics The carburetors have been calibrated to provide lean air fuel mixture characteristics and optimum fuel economy with a suitable air cleaner and exhaust syst...

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Page 56: ...y No 102507501 Manual No 102680201 Edition Code 0705B0106A Club Car Inc P O Box 204658 Augusta GA 30917 4658 USA Web www clubcar com Phone 1 706 863 3000 1 800 ClubCar Int l 1 706 863 3000 Fax 1 706 8...

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