User manual YAMAHA G-MAX 48V 48 VOLT ELECTRIC-G22-E-2003

[. . . ] , OWNER'S / OPERATOR S MANUAL GOLF CAR G22E LIT-19626-00-79 JU2-F8199-12 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha golf car. This manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care of your golf car. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Yamaha. If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of your golf car, please consult a Yamaha dealer. YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORP OF AMERICA G22E OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL © 2004 by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America 1st edition All rights reserved. [. . . ] If new nameplates, warnings, or instructions are needed, contact your Yamaha dealer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Properly immobilize golf car before beginning any maintenance. Properly block chassis before working underneath golf car. Avoid fire hazards, and have appropriate fire protection equipment available. Before working on an electric golf car, disable the car's electrical system in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Use only properly insulated tools when working on electrically powered golf cars or around batteries. Maintain all safety devices including brakes, steering mechanisms, warning devices, and governors, in a safe operating condition. Do not modify these safety devices as supplied by the manufacturer. Brake pedal B Y-21a 5-3 G22E CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE PEDAL Press down on the parking brake pedal whenever parking the golf car. C Y-22a 1 2 3 4 ç Parking brake pedal NOTE: Release the parking brake by depressing the accelerator pedal. WARNING The parking brake will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is depressed. If the main switch is in the "ON" position, depressing the accelerator may suddenly cause the golf car to move. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 TOW SWITCH Before operating the car, make sure the tow switch is in the "RUN" position. A F2 A1 CAUTION / AVERTISSEMENT TOW RUN å Tow switch NOTE: Anytime the tow switch is moved from the "RUN" position to the "TOW" position and immediately moved back to "RUN", there is a delay of approximately 30 seconds before the car will run. Make sure the tow switch is in the "TOW" position if towing this vehicle. Y-666a G22E 5-4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 Pre-operation checks should be made each time you use your golf car. Get in the habit of performing the following checks in the same way so that they become second nature. WARNING Be sure the main switch key is removed before performing the pre-operation checks to prevent accidental starting, and apply the parking brake to keep the car from moving. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Y-512 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Before each use check the following: Batteries Tire condition Steering system Back-up buzzer Pedal operation Body and chassis SEAT Open the seat for checking and servicing. 6-1 G22E PRE-OPERATION CHECKS BATTERY Charge batteries before each use. See charging steps in chapter 8, Maintenance. Check that the batteries are held securely in place to prevent the batteries from being damaged from vibration or jarring. Also check that no battery caps are missing to prevent battery acid from spilling from the battery. Check the battery terminals for corrosion. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TIRE CONDITION Tire Air Pressure Check the tire air pressure before operating the golf car. Tire pressure: 20 psi (137 kPa, 1. 4 kgf/cm2) Y-30 8 9 Tire Wear Limit A 10 11 Check the tire surface for damage, cracks or embedded objects. å Wear limit Y-31 G22E 6-2 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 4 Y-667 STEERING SYSTEM Check the steering system for excessive freeplay by: moving the steering wheel up and down, and back and forth. turning the steering wheel slightly to the right and left. If you feel excessive freeplay, or hear rattling sounds which may indicate loose steering components, consult a Yamaha dealer. 5 6 REV FWD BACK-UP BUZZER OFF O N Check the back up buzzer by moving the drive select switch to "REV" for reverse. The buzzer should sound. 7 8 9 10 11 B Y-21a Y-668 PEDAL OPERATION Check the following pedal controls for proper operation. If a pedal does not work properly, consult a Yamaha dealer. Brake Pedal Make sure the brake pedal feels firm when pressed and returns to its original position when released. Brake pedal 6-3 G22E PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Parking Brake Pedal Make sure the parking brake pedal locks in place with a positive click, and releases when the accelerator pedal is pressed. C Y-22a 1 2 3 ç Parking brake pedal NOTE: Release the parking brake by depressing the accelerator pedal. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Accelerator Pedal WARNING Before checking operation of the accelerator pedal, be sure the main switch is in the "OFF" position. Make sure the accelerator pedal operates smoothly. [. . . ] Reverse the removal steps when installing the wheel. Wheel nut tightening torque: 58 ft. lb (80 Nm, 8. 0 m. kg) Brake Adjustment The brakes on your golf car are selfadjusting. Before you operate the car, press down on the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes are functioning properly. WARNING Consult your Yamaha dealer before using your golf car if you suspect brake problems. Brake failure could result in a serious accident. 8-9 G22E MAINTENANCE Brake Pedal Free Play Adjustment CAUTION Before adjusting brake pedal free play, pump the brake pedal several times to self-adjust the brakes. [. . . ]