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

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VILLAGER 8 ELECTRIC
Operators Manual
TPCC01CI00EN021 (Edition C)
• 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 with seat belts fastened (if equipped) and use the
hand holds or handrails. The operator must have both hands on the steering wheel.
• Make sure that the front wheels are turned in the direction of travel.
• Make sure that there are no obstructions are in the vehicles path.
• The key switch is set to ON.
• The vehicle is at a full stop.
To move the vehicle in reverse:
1. Set the Forward / Neutral / Reverse control (FNR) to R. Make sure that the multi-purpose buzzer
operates.
2. Disengage the park brake.
3. Slowly push the accelerator pedal.
SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE
1. Release the accelerator pedal.
2. Push the brake pedal.
PARK THE VEHICLE
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Engage the park brake to prevent vehicle movement.
3. Set the Forward / Neutral / Reverse control (FNR) to N.
4. Turn the key to OFF.
5. Remove the key. Keep the key in a safe area.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
UNPAVED SURFACES
Precautions for operation on unpaved or unimproved surfaces:
• Decrease vehicle speed.
• Use extreme caution.
UPHILL 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.
DO NOT USE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE
POSITION ON A SLOPE. WHEN STOPPED ON A SLOPE, USE THE
BRAKE PEDAL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE POSITION.
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Vehicle Operation
Driving Conditions