Club Car Precedent Villager 2, Maintenance And Service Manual

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SAFETY General Warnings
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WARNING
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme caution to
avoid shorting of components or wiring.
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.
2. Remove positive terminal cover.
3. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first, as shown (Figure 1-2) .
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
CONNECTING THE BATTERY- GASOLINE VEHICLES
1. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
2. Tighten battery terminals to 41 in·lb (4.3 N·m).
3. Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray to minimize corrosion.
4. Attach positive terminal cover.
5. Connect the spark plug wire(s) to the spark plug(s).
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