Performance Inspection
Page 22
2007 Precedent Golf Car Owner’s Manual
Electric Vehicles
• Batteries:
Check electrolyte to ensure that it is at its proper level
. Check battery
posts. Wires should be tight and free of corrosion. Charge batteries fully before first use of vehicle.
• Charger cord, plug, and receptacle:
Visually inspect for cracks, loose connections, and frayed wir-
ing.
See Plug and Receptacle on page 41.
Gasoline Vehicles
• Battery:
Check electrolyte to ensure it is at the proper level
. Check battery posts.
Wires should be tight and free of corrosion and battery should be fully charged.
• Engine:
Check for proper engine oil level.
See Engine Oil – Gasoline Vehicles on page 45.
• Fuel:
Check fuel level.
See Fueling Instructions – Gasoline Vehicles on page 48
. Check
fuel tank,
lines, cap, pump, fuel filters, and carburetor for fuel leakage.
• Exhaust system:
Check for leaks.
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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 as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any prob-
lems should be corrected by a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician.
All Vehicles
• Forward/Reverse switch:
Check for proper operation.
See Controls and Indicators – Electric Vehi-
cles on page 13 or Controls and Indicators – Gasoline Vehicles on page 17.
• Brakes:
Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is pressed using moderate pressure,
the vehicle should come to a smooth, straight stop. If the vehicle swerves or fails to stop, stops
abruptly, or makes a grinding or squeaking noise, have the brake system checked and adjusted as
required. Continued, moderate brake pedal pressure should be able to lock the wheels, but using
lesser pressure should also permit a slow, gradual deceleration.
• Park brake:
When latched, the park brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle stationary (on
an incline of 20% or less). It should release when either the accelerator or brake pedal is pressed.
• Reverse buzzer:
The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle or
switch is in the REVERSE position.
• Steering:
The vehicle should be easy to steer and should not have any play in the steering wheel.
• General:
Listen for any unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles. Check the vehicle’s ride and perfor-
mance. Have a Club Car distributor/dealer or a trained technician investigate anything unusual.
Electric Vehicles
• Accelerator:
With the key switch in the ON position and the Forward/Reverse switch in the FOR-
WARD position, as the accelerator pedal is pressed, the motor should start and the vehicle should
accelerate smoothly to full speed. When the pedal is released it should return to the original position.
All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
