Club Car IntelliTach XRT 1550, Maintenance And Service Manual

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2007 Carryall 295/295 SE & XRT 1550/1550 SE Gasoline, Diesel and IntelliTach M & S Manual Page 1-1
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SECTION 1 – SAFETY
To ensure the safety of those servicing these vehicles, and to protect the vehicles from damage resulting from
improper service or maintenance, the procedures in this manual must be followed. It is important to note that
throughout this manual there are statements contained within headings labeled DANGER, WARNING, CAU-
TION, or NOTE. These special statements relate to specific safety issues, and must be read, understood, and
heeded before proceeding.
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DANGER
• A DANGER indicates an immediate hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death.
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WARNING
• A WARNING indicates an immediate hazard that could result in severe personal injury or
death.
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CAUTION
• A CAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could
result in minor personal injury.
CAUT ION
• A CAUTION without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
could result in property damage.
GENERAL WARNING
The following safety statements must be heeded whenever the vehicle is being operated, repaired, or ser-
viced. Service technicians should become familiar with these safety statements, which can be found through-
out this manual. Also, other specific safety statements appear throughout this manual and on the vehicle.
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DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or operating vehicle in an enclosed area. Wear a full
face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of milk or water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Gasoline/Diesel – 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 engine in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine produces
carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.