Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist
2006 Gold Standard Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual
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• Batteries:
Check electrolyte to ensure that it is at the proper level
(Figure 14, Page 27)
. Check battery
posts. Wires should be tight and free of corrosion. On electric vehicles, 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 30.
• Wiper switch:
Be sure wiper switch cover is properly secured prior to operating the vehicle.
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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 control:
Check for proper operation.
See Controls and Indicators on page 10.
• Brakes:
Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is fully pressed under moderate pres-
sure, it should not go more than halfway to the floor, and vehicle should come to a smooth, straight
stop. If the pedal goes more than halfway to the floor, or if the vehicle swerves or fails to stop, have the
brake system checked and adjusted as required. Brake adjustment must be maintained so that the
brake pedal cannot be pressed to the floor under any circumstance.
• 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 should 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.
• 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
come up smoothly to full speed. When the pedal is released it should return to the original position and
the motor should rotate freely. All Club Car vehicles operate at reduced speed in reverse.
PowerDrive Plus and IQ System vehicles:
When the pedal is released it should return to the original
position and the motor should rotate freely or go into motor braking mode.
See Pedal Up Motor Brak-
ing below.
• 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.
PowerDrive Plus and IQ System Vehicles
• Zero Speed Detect:
With the vehicle parked on level ground and the park brake disengaged, place the
Tow/Run switch in the RUN position and attempt to push the vehicle. Motor braking should engage and
cause resistance to rolling (moving at no more than 1 to 3 mph) (1.5 or 4.8 km/h) with the Forward/
Reverse switch in any position. IQ System vehicles: When zero speed detect motor braking is
engaged, the reverse buzzer should emit a distinct pattern of beeps.
See following WARNING.
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