Club Car Carryall 1500 IntelliTach, Owner'S Manual

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Driving Instructions
13. Release the brake pedal completely, and then slowly press the accelerator pedal. As the accelerator pedal is
pressed, the vehicle will begin to move. Vehicle speed will increase as the accelerator is pressed until full speed is
reached. All-wheel drive will automatically drive the appropriate wheel(s) as required.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Operator must control vehicle speed when going downhill.
• Never shift the vehicle out of the FORWARD position while going downhill. If you do, you will not be
able to shift into the REVERSE position or back into the FORWARD position until stopped.
• Press the brake pedal as necessary and press the accelerator pedal partially when descending a hill.
With the accelerator pedal partially pressed, the governor will cause the engine to assist the brakes in
controlling downhill speed.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) OPERATION
The Carryall 295 IntelliTach and XRT 1550 IntelliTach vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) system. The AWD
system automatically directs power to the wheel, or wheels, that have the most traction, providing optimum traction at
all times. For example, if all wheels except the rear passenger-side wheel lose traction, then power will be directed to
the rear passenger-side wheel. The all-wheel drive vehicle can adapt traction for a wide variety of driving surfaces
and conditions.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• When servicing the vehicle with part of the vehicle on jack stands, do not operate the engine with the
Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. The all-wheel drive system will
engage any wheel(s), front or rear, with traction (Figure 3).
• The diameter of all tires on the vehicle must be equal; otherwise the all-wheel drive system will not
operate as intended and could result in severe personal injury or death. Never install tires of different
diameters on the vehicle.
Under most circumstances the driver will not need to do anything to engage the AWD system; however, the front
differential may become locked (rotate at the same speed regardless of the terrain) under certain conditions. If the front
differential becomes locked, drive slowly in reverse for at least 10 ft. (3 meters), then brake gently.
See following
WARNING.
WARNING
• Reduced steering control can occur if the front differential becomes locked. To help prevent this
condition, avoid extremely hard braking in reverse.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
See following WARNING and CAUTION.
WARNING
• Driving through water may affect the brakes. After driving through water, check effectiveness of the
brakes by gently pressing the brake pedal. If the vehicle does not slow down at the normal rate,
continue to press the brake pedal until the brakes dry out and normal performance returns.
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