Club Car Precedent 2014, Maintenance And Service Manual

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SAFETY General Warnings
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WARNING
• 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 electrical system, 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.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle or battery charger. Wear a
full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the
vehicle or battery charger.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme caution to
avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, set the park brake, place the
Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF position,
and remove the key. Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Disconnect charger plug before servicing vehicle.
Electric vehicles only:
• 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.
• To avoid unintentionally starting an electric vehicle, disconnect the batteries and discharge the
controller. See Disconnecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles on page 1-4.
Gasoline vehicles only:
• To avoid unintentionally starting a gasoline vehicle, disconnect the battery and spark plug wire. See
Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-3.
• 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.
DISABLING THE VEHICLE
1. Set the park brake.
2. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key.
3. Place the Forward/Reverse control in the NEUTRAL position.
4. In addition, chock the wheels if servicing or repairing the vehicle.
DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY – GASOLINE VEHICLES
1. Disable the vehicle. See Disabling the Vehicle on page 1-3.
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