E-Z-GO FLEET PDS GOLF CAR, Owner'S Manual And Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Diagnostic Mode Feature
Diagnostic mode eases troubleshooting.
In the unlikely event of certain electrical system failures,
the PDS controller will default to a mode that will permit
the vehicle to operate, but at a very reduced speed.
This feature allows the vehicle to be driven back to its
storage facility where the problem can be diagnosed.
The controller can be put in diagnostic mode by the tech-
nician and the controller will report the failure mode.
STARTING AND DRIVING
To reduce the possi-
bility of roll-back
which could result
in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
release the service brake until motor has
started.
All vehicles are equipped with an interlock system that
disables the controller and prevents the vehicle from
being operated while the charger is connected. The inter-
lock functions even if the DC plug is not fully connected
in the vehicle receptacle. Remove charger plug from
vehicle receptacle and properly store cable prior to mov-
ing vehicle.
To operate vehicle:
•
Apply the service brake, place the key in the key
switch and turn it to the ‘ON’ position.
•
Move the direction selector to the direction
desired.
•
Release the park brake by depressing the service
brake pedal until the park brake releases.
•
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the
motor. Release service brake when motor starts.
•
When the accelerator pedal is released, the motor
stops. To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress
the service brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse
position, a warning signal will sound to indicate
that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.
STARTING VEHICLE ON A HILL (Non PDS
Vehicle)
To reduce the possi-
bility of roll-back
which could result
in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
release the service brake until motor has
started.
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using
accelerator and motor. Leaving motor
in a stalled condition for more than 3 - 4 seconds will cause per-
manent damage to motor.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the
drive system, it is important to prevent excessive roll-
back when starting the vehicle on a hill.
Place left foot on service brake and release the park
brake. Depress accelerator with right foot and release
the service brake by lifting left foot.
COASTING
To reduce the possi-
bility of severe inju-
ry or death from
coasting at above recommended speeds,
limit speed with service brake.
Uncontrolled coasting does not occur with PDS model
vehicles because the PDS controls the top speed of the
vehicle while moving down hill. However, the PDS is not
a substitute for the service brake which should be used
to control the speed of the vehicle.
Some PDS models are equipped with a feature
(pedal-up braking) which slows the vehicle’s
speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
On steep hills, it is possible for non-PDS vehicles to
coast at faster than normal speeds that may be encoun-
tered on a flat surface. To prevent loss of vehicle control,
speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum
speed on level ground (see vehicle specification). Limit
speed by releasing the accelerator and applying service
brake. Severe damage to the drive train components due
to excessive speed may result from driving the vehicle
above specified speed. Damage caused by excessive
speed may cause a loss of control, is costly, is consid-
ered abuse and will not be covered under warranty.
LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS
Vehicles may be labeled with pictograms as a method of
conveying information or warnings. Appendix A illus-
trates and explains pictograms that may appear on the
vehicle. Not all pictograms shown in Appendix A will be
found on your vehicle.
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