Ingersoll-Rand Club Car VILLAGER 6 ELECTRIC, Operator'S Manual

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VILLAGER 6 ELECTRIC
Operators Manual
TPCC01BO00EN021 (Edition B)
DOWNHILL SLOPE
WARNING
VEHICLE ROLL-OVER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH. PREVENT STOPPING ON A HILL WHEN TOWING OR
WITH A LOADED VEHICLE. IF A VEHICLE WITH A LOAD IS
STOPPED ON A HILL, PREVENT SUDDEN STARTS, ROLLING
BACKWARD, AND SUDDEN STOPS.
TO PREVENT ROLL-OVER, OPERATE THE VEHICLE SLOWLY
STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN SLOPES. DO NOT OPERATE THE
VEHICLE ON SLOPES THAT ARE MORE THAN A 20% GRADE.
USE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE SPEED WHEN
DRIVING DOWN A SLOPE.
THE OPERATOR MUST CONTROL THE VEHICLE SPEED WHEN
GOING DOWN A SLOPE.
VEHICLE ROLLBACK WHEN STARTING ON AN INCLINE CAN
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR
DEATH. USE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE
DRIVETRAIN IS FULLY ENGAGED.
Precautions when on a downhill slope:
• Prevent driving on slopes that exceed 20% grade.
• Always examine the terrain carefully before driving on a slope. Do not drive on a slope with
slippery or loose surfaces.
• Keep the heavy end of the vehicle uphill.
• Keep your feet on the floorboard.
• Drive in a straight line on the slope.
• Prevent driving at an offset angle. An offset angle will cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one
side.
• Continue at a stable rate of speed. Do not accelerate quickly.
• Decrease the vehicle speed.
• Push the brake pedal gradually to slow the vehicle.
OVER OBSTACLES
Driving over obstacles is not recommended and should be avoided.
Precautions if driving over obstacles is unavoidable:
• Always examine the terrain for obstacles before driving in a new area.
• Look forward and learn to read the terrain. Be constantly alert for hazards.
• Drive slowly and use caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Not all obstacles are
immediately visible.
• Do not drive over large obstacles such as large rocks and fallen trees.
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Vehicle Operation
Driving Conditions