Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist
PERFORMANCE INSPECTION
After you have familiarized yourself with the vehicle controls and have read and understood the driving instructions,
take the vehicle for a test drive. Use the following checklist, in conjunction with the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety
Checklist, as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any problems should be corrected by
a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician.
All Vehicles
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Forward/Reverse control:
Check for proper operation.
See Controls and Indicators on page 16.
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Brakes:
Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is fully pressed under moderate pressure,
it should not go more than halfway to the floor, and vehicle should come to a smooth, straight stop. If the brake
pedal goes more than halfway to the floor or if the vehicle swerves or fails to stop, have the brake system checked
and adjusted as required. Brake adjustment must be maintained so that the brake pedal cannot be pressed to the
floor under any circumstance.
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Park brake:
When latched, the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary (on an incline of
20% or less). It should release when either the accelerator or brake pedal is pressed.
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Reverse buzzer:
The reverse buzzer should sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle or switch is in
the REVERSE position.
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Steering:
The vehicle should be easy to steer and should not have any play in the steering wheel.
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General:
Listen for any unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles. Check the vehicle ride and performance. Have
a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician investigate anything unusual.
Electric Vehicles
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Accelerator:
As the accelerator pedal is pressed, the motor should start and the vehicle should accelerate
smoothly to full speed. The vehicle will run at a reduced speed when in the REVERSE position. When the pedal
is released it should return to the original position and the motor should rotate freely or go into motor braking
mode.
See Pedal Up Motor Braking below.
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Walk-Away Braking:
With the vehicle parked on level ground and the park brake disengaged, place the Tow/Run
switch in the RUN position and attempt to push the vehicle. Motor braking should engage and limit rolling to no
more than 1 to 3 mph (1.6 to 4.8 km/h) with the Forward/Reverse switch in any position. When walk-away braking
motor braking is engaged, the reverse buzzer should emit a distinct pattern of beeps.
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Pedal Up Motor Braking:
Accelerate the vehicle to full speed and then release the accelerator pedal. Motor
braking should quickly and smoothly slow the vehicle. Motor braking will disengage when vehicle slows to the
programmed speed for IQ Plus vehicles. This feature is programmable for IQ Plus vehicles. Contact your local Club
Car dealer/distributor to inquire about this adjustable feature.
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Pedal Down Motor Braking:
Accelerate down an incline with the accelerator pedal pressed. When the vehicle
reaches maximum programmed speed, motor braking should engage and limit the vehicle to its maximum
programmed speed. On very steep grades, the vehicle may slightly exceed its maximum programmed speed,
requiring use of the brake pedal.
Gasoline Vehicles
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Accelerator for key-start vehicles:
After starting the engine with the key switch and placing the Forward/Reverse
handle in the FORWARD position, the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed as the accelerator pedal is
pressed. When the accelerator pedal is released, it should return to the original position and the engine should idle.
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Governor:
Check maximum speed of the vehicle on a level surface. Refer to Vehicle Specifications beginning on
page 58 for the rated speed of the vehicle.
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