Club Car TransPorter, Owner'S Manual

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General Warnings
2003 Transportation Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 7
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the 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.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle.
If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is
raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all
crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Only 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 appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance,
service, or accessory installation.
• IQ System vehicles:
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.
• All electric vehicles:
To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 1).
• IQ System vehicles:
After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
• PowerDrive System 48 vehicles:
After disconnecting the batteries, discharge the controller capacitors as follows:
- Turn key switch to ON and place the Forward/Reverse handle in REVERSE.
- Slowly depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed until the reverse warning buzzer
can no longer be heard. When the buzzer stops sounding, the controller capacitors are
discharged.
• 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.
Figure 1 Battery Configurations
1
1
2
3
4
6
5 TOW
RUN
WARNING
1
2
3
4
6
5
BATTERY BANK FOR FOUR-PASSENGER
VILLAGER VEHICLES
BATTERY BANK FOR TRANSPORTER, AND SIX AND
EIGHT-PASSENGER VILLAGER VEHICLES
FRONT
OF VEHICLE
Remove
negative
cable first.
DISCONNECT
BATTERY CABLES HERE
FRONT
OF VEHICLE
Place Tow/Run
Switch in TOW.
Remove
negative
cable first.
PLACE TOW/RUN SWITCH
IN THE TOW POSITION BEFORE
DISCONNECTING OR
CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES