Ingersoll-Rand Club Car VILLAGER 8 ELECTRIC, Operator'S Manual

Page: 50 / 88

Page 48
VILLAGER 8 ELECTRIC
Operators Manual
TPCC01CI00EN021 (Edition C)
17. Park the vehicle on a grade of 20% or less. Make sure that the park brake holds the vehicles
position.
18. Slowly push the accelerator pedal. Increase the vehicle to maximum speed down a grade of 20%
or less.
19. Make sure regenerative braking engages at the maximum programmed speed and limits the
vehicle to its maximum programmed speed.
20. Slowly push the brake pedal. Stop the vehicle. Make sure regenerative braking disengages when
the vehicle speed is below the maximum programmed top speed.
VEHICLE MOVEMENT
OVERVIEW
Operate the vehicle only after you read, understand, and know:
• The Driving Instructions
• Indicators
• Gauges
• Displays
• Controls
MOTOR START
Before motor start:
• Read and obey all safety decals and information located on the vehicle.
• Understand how to operate the vehicle correctly and safely.
• Understand the function of all vehicle controls, indicators, displays, and gauges.
• Make sure that all passengers are seated and use the hand holds or handrails. The operator
must have both hands on the steering wheel.
• Front wheels are turned in the direction of travel.
• No obstructions are in the vehicle’s path.
• Forward / Neutral / Reverse control (FNR) is set to N.
• The park brake is set.
• The accelerator pedal is not pushed.
• The vehicle is at a full stop.
To start the motor:
1. Put the key into the key switch.
2. Turn the key to ON.
3. Set the FNR to F or R.
4. Push the accelerator pedal to start the motor.
7
Vehicle Operation
Vehicle Movement