Club Car 2001 DS PowerDrive Plus, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...200 1 Owner s Manual DS GolfCar Electric Vehicles...

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Page 3: ...ich promotes safety in the design application and operation of golf cars defines a golf car as a vehicle used to convey a person or persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designated...

Page 4: ...lugs light bulbs lubricants trim pieces seats routine wear items such as the charger plug and receptacle brake shoes belts brushes bushings engine mounts mats and pads maintenance adjustments cosmetic...

Page 5: ...ANY KIND AND NO REPRESENTATIVE EMPLOYEE DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER OF CLUB CAR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR IMPLY ANY REPRESENTATION PROMISE OR AGREEMENT WHICH IN ANY WAY VARIES THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY...

Page 6: ...4 2001 DS Golf Car Electric Vehicle Owner s Manual...

Page 7: ...r loan your vehicle to others we recommend that you ask them to read this manual before they operate the vehicle Club Car products are backed by a customer support system designed to offer you fast co...

Page 8: ...the utmost importance to Club Car That is why before operating the vehicle we urge you to review the information in this manual Understand and become familiar with the DANGER WARNING and CAUTION state...

Page 9: ...on Checklist 12 Controls and Indicators 13 Driving Instructions 17 Towing 19 Transporting on a Trailer 19 Storage 20 Maintenance 21 Daily Pre Operation Safety Checklist 22 Periodic Service Schedule 22...

Page 10: ...damage personal injury or death Contact your Club Car distributor dealer THIS OWNER S MANUAL SHOULD BE READ COMPLETELY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE OR SERVICE THE VEHICLE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCT...

Page 11: ...MANUAL AS WELL AS THOSE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLE WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WHEN SERVICING THE VEHICLE WEAR A FULL FACE SHIELD AND RUBBER GLOVES WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES USE INSU...

Page 12: ...FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER GET MEDICAL HELP FAST SULFURIC ACID CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR SEVERE BURNS NO SPARKS FLAMES SMOKING KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN DO NOT TIP KEEP VENT CAPS TIGHT AND...

Page 13: ...leet we strongly recommend that a safety committee be appointed One of the main concerns of this committee should be the safe operation of the golf cars This should include at a minimum Where golf car...

Page 14: ...properly When brake pedal is fully depressed under moderate pres sure it should not go more than halfway to the floor and vehicle should come to a smooth straight stop within 14 feet 427 cm If the pe...

Page 15: ...NG OR INCREASE MAXIMUM SPEED BEYOND FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT DO NOT SHIFT THE FORWARD REVERSE F R SWITCH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING TO AVOID INJURY...

Page 16: ...se The reverse buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward Reverse handle is in REVERSE DS PowerDrive Plus The Forward Reverse F R rocker switch is located in the same place as the Forward Reverse...

Page 17: ...left corner of the brake pedal It has the word PARK molded into it and the words PARK BRAKE marked on top of it Figure 8 Page 15 To set the park brake depress the brake pedal firmly and tilt the park...

Page 18: ...r for approximately 30 minutes of operation This will alert the operator that the vehicle may be used but that it must be charged to completion as soon as possible The warning light will repeatedly il...

Page 19: ...CH IN THE TOW POSITION ALLOW 10 SECONDS TO ELAPSE BEFORE SWITCHING BACK TO THE RUN POSITION AFTER PLACING THE TOW RUN SWITCH IN RUN POSITION ALLOW 10 SECONDS TO ELAPSE BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ONL...

Page 20: ...CLE DRIVE SLOWLY STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN SLOPES AVOID DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON SLOPES EXCEEDING 20 INCLINE TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY TO AN INATTENTIVE PASSENGER AND OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AVOID SUDDEN STA...

Page 21: ...duty tow bar and an onboard tow bar are available for multi vehicle towing Observe all of the previous WARNING statements when towing TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER If your vehicle must be transported ove...

Page 22: ...OWED AVOID SUDDEN STARTS SUDDEN STOPS AND TIGHT TURNS WHEN TOWING AVOID STOPPING ON A HILL WHEN TOWING IF YOU MUST STOP ON A HILL AVOID SUDDEN STARTS OR ROLLING BACKWARDS AND STOPPING SUDDENLY FAILURE...

Page 23: ...3 Perform the Pre Operation Checklist See page 12 MAINTENANCE Read DANGER and WARNING on page 9 GENERAL INFORMATION To ensure trouble free vehicle performance it is very important to follow an establ...

Page 24: ...INSTRUCTIONS IN THE DS GOLF CAR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE MANUAL IF THE VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY SUBJECTED TO HEAVY USE OR SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORM...

Page 25: ...intenance and service manual Motor Controller Output Regulator MCOR See Figure 13 Page 24 to determine applicability Check for loose hardware cracks or other damage Annual Service by Trained technicia...

Page 26: ...essary 8 Chassis Lube EP NLGI Grade 2 Figure 11 Vehicle Lubrication Points Figure 12 Vehicle Equipped with Multi step Potentiometer Wiper Switch Figure 13 Vehicle Equipped with Motor Controller Output...

Page 27: ...SPARKS AND FLAMES AWAY FROM VEHICLE AND SERVICE AREA TOOLS WIRES AND METAL OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SPARKS WHEN SHORTED ACROSS A BATTERY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WHEN DEALING WITH BATTERIES CHARGE B...

Page 28: ...terminals dry and then spray them with Battery Protector Spray Club Car Part No 1014305 2 The electrolyte level in the batteries should be checked weekly see Figure 14 Page 27 for proper level Add wa...

Page 29: ...H CIRCUIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODES FOR THE LOCATION CONNECT THE CHARGER AC SUPPLY CORD TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE WIRE OUTLET OF THE PROPER VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY AS SHOWN O...

Page 30: ...NNECT THE AC SUPPLY PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE CHARGER DC CORD FROM THE VEHICLE RECEPTACLE 48 VOLT POWERDRIVE CHARGER WHEN THE CHARGER IS ON THE CHARGER DC CORD MAY BE DISCONNE...

Page 31: ...THE PLUG STRAIGHT INTO THE RECEPTACLE FIGURE 15 PAGE 30 DO NOT PULL ON THE DC CORD FIGURE 16 PAGE 30 DO NOT TWIST ROCK OR BEND THE PLUG TO DISCONNECT THE CHARGER PLUG FROM THE VEHICLE RECEPTACLE GRAS...

Page 32: ...compatible As long as the charger is allowed to shut off by itself the batteries will be fully charged Overcharging and undercharging will normally be prevented Batteries should be put on charge even...

Page 33: ...ar body that is removed will expose electrical components to moisture Moisture entering electrical components can result in water damage and subsequent component failure Use non abrasive wax products...

Page 34: ...204658 Augusta Georgia 30917 4658 ATTN Vehicle Registration TINTED WINDSHIELDS AND WEATHER PROOF ENCLOSURES WILL NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS FROM FLYING OBJECTS GOLF BALLS ETC ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT Accent Str...

Page 35: ...be propped open while charging the batteries See the owner s manual supplied with the battery charger for specific operating instructions before using the charger See following WARNING and CAUTION VEH...

Page 36: ...IVE CHARGER AND POWERDRIVE SYSTEM 48 IN THE BATTERY CHARGER SECTION OF THE OWNER S MANUAL PAGE 27 Figure 19 Fairway Villager SPECIFICATIONS POWERDRIVE SYSTEM 48 POWERDRIVE PLUS DS 36 Volt POWER SOURCE...

Page 37: ...ngs with dual hydraulic shocks Brakes Dual rear wheel self adjusting brakes with cast iron drums and single brake pedal with automatic release park brake BODY CHASSIS Frame Chassis Twin I Beam welded...

Page 38: ...thout batteries 476 lb 216 kg 498 lb 226 kg 469 lb 213 kg Weight Fairway Villager electric vehicle without batteries 495 lb 225 kg N A N A Forward Speed 12 15 mph 19 24 km h Curb Clearance Circle diam...

Page 39: ...riod of one year from the date of purchase while owned by the Original Retail Fleet Purchaser or in the possession of the Original Retail Fleet Lessee This limited warranty covers material workmanship...

Page 40: ...LUB CAR AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY THE PURCHASER AND CLUB CAR EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THE SOLE REMEDY OF THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE GOLF CAR OR COMPONENT THEREOF IS THE SOLE REMEDY O...

Page 41: ...RTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS OR TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY CLUB CAR AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY THE PURCHASER AND CLUB CAR EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT T...

Page 42: ...S CLUB CAR s liability under this limited warranty shall be to replace a defective battery Replacement shall be furnishing a new or used battery with sufficient life to complete the remainder of the w...

Page 43: ...ger owner s manual the electric vehicle owner s manual the operator instructions and the battery warning labels and will exercise due care in working on or around electrical devices Transportation exp...

Page 44: ...uded Without limiting the generality of the foregoing in any way and as part of its limited warranty exclusion CLUB CAR does not warrant that the PowerDrive Charger is suitable for use in any applicat...

Page 45: ...ter returned for warranty and to verify number of rounds played by accessing information contained in the Computer LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY T...

Page 46: ...SE OR REVENUE LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS Damage not resulting from a defect in material or workmanship or which occurs due to abuse or neglect including failure to provide r...

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Page 48: ...Golf Cars Electric Club Car Inc P O Box 204658 Augusta GA 30917 4658 Manual No 102189802 Edition Code 0800C1200A...