Transporting Children
TRANSPORTING CHILDREN
WARNING
• The vehicle is not designed to meet child safety seat compatibility requirements. Children requiring a
child safety seat or that could benefit from the protection of one must not ride on the vehicle. Comply
with state and local laws pertaining to child safety.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Do not allow a passenger to hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
PRE-OPERATION AND DAILY SAFETY CHECKLIST
Each Club Car vehicle has been carefully inspected and adjusted at the factory; however, upon receiving your new
vehicle(s), you should become familiar with its controls, indicators, and operation. Carefully inspect each vehicle to
ensure that it is in proper working condition before accepting delivery.
Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle. This checklist should be used daily to ensure that
the vehicle is in proper working condition and in conjunction with the Performance Inspection on page 25 and the
Periodic Service Schedule on page 31. Any problems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a
trained technician.
•
General:
All the parts should be in place and properly installed. Be sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tight.
•
Safety and information decals:
Check to ensure that all safety and information decals are in place.
See Safety
Decal and Feature Identification on page 6.
•
Tires:
Check for proper tire pressure, wear, and damage. If tires are worn or damaged, replace then immediately.
Ensure replacement tires meet (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) FMVSS 109 and 119 requirements.
replacement tires must also have a “DOT” marking and be of the specified size.
See Vehicle Specifications on
page 44.See Vehicle Specifications on page 44.
•
Batteries:
Check electrolyte to ensure that it is at its proper level
(
Figure 14, Page 36
)
. Check battery posts. Wires
should be tight and free of corrosion. Charge batteries fully before first use of vehicle.
•
Charger cord and plug:
Visually inspect for cracks, loose connections, and frayed wiring.
•
Performance Inspection:
Inspect as instructed.
See Performance Inspection on page 25.
WARNING
• Be sure the plastic has been removed from the seat bottom before operating the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in a fire, property damage, personal injury, or death.
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 Daily Pre-Operation and 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.
•
Forward/Reverse control:
Check for proper operation.
See Controls and Indicators on page 16.
•
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
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