User manual YAMAHA G11-A GAS-1997

[. . . ] UTILITY CAR OWNER'S/ OPERATORS MANUAL G11A LIT-19626-11-97 JR3-F8199-10 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha utility car. This manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care of your utility 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 utility car, please consult a Yamaha dealer. TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPT GOLF CAR SALES GROUP YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORP OF AMERICA G11A OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL © 1996 by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America 1st edition All rights reserved. [. . . ] Lift the cargo bed up until the prop rod latches in place. Y-112 1 2 3 4 WARNING G Y-113 G G Remove the main switch key and apply the parking brake before lifting the cargo bed. Otherwise the vehicle could unexpectedly move. Never drive the car with the bed in the up position. Injury could occur if the bed fell accidentally. Before closing the bed, be sure others are standing away from the car and that no one is sitting on the seat. Keep hands and fingers away from the pinch point between the bed and seat back. 5 6 7 8 9 A Y-114 å Prop rod 10 11 UTILITY 6-2 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A C E F FUEL SYSTEM Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank, and check fuel line and connections for leakage. å Fuel level gauge "F" Full ç "E" Empty B Y-850 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. G Do not smoke when refueling and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. G Stop engine and allow it to cool for several minutes before refueling. If gasoline spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags. Always dispose of gasoline-soaked rags properly. G Tighten the filler cap securely after refueling. G If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention. G If any gasoline gets on your skin, immediately wash with soap and water. Change clothing if gasoline spills on it. Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline Fuel tank capacity: 6. 3 US gal (24. 0 L, 5. 3 Imp gal) CAUTION Avoid using gasoline blended with methyl alcohol which can damage fuel system parts. 6-3 UTILITY PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ENGINE OIL With the utility car parked on level ground, remove the dipstick and make sure the engine oil is between the MIN and MAX marks (the crosshatched area on the end of the dipstick). Y-514 1 2 3 B å Oil level dipstick Maximum oil level ç Safe operating range 4 5 6 MIN C MAX A Y-28 If the oil level is below the MIN mark on the dipstick, add oil through the oil filler hole until the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks. å Oil filler hole A CAUTION G 7 8 9 G Y-515 Use care not to fill past the MAX dipstick mark, and be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase. Use care not to get oil on the starter belt. Recommended oil: YAMALUBE 4-cycle oil or SAE 10W-30 Engine oil capacity: 1. 16 US qt (1. 1 L, 0. 24 Imp gal) Oil change quantity: 1. 0 US qt (0. 9 L, 0. 19 Imp gal) NOTE: The distance between the dipstick marks represents approx. NOTE: Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, or SG. Engine oils labeled "Energy Con-serving II" are recommended. 10 11 UTILITY 6-4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tire pressure: BATTERY Check that the battery is held securely in place to prevent the battery 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. TIRE CONDITION Tire Air Pressure Check the tire air pressure before operating the utility car. 7 8 A Y-30 For G11-A: 20 - 23 psi (140 - 160 kPa, 1. 4 - 1. 6 kgf/cm2) Tire Wear Limit Check the tire surface for damage, cracks or embedded objects. å Wear limit Y-31 9 10 11 6-5 UTILITY PRE-OPERATION CHECKS STEERING SYSTEM Check the steering system for excessive freeplay by: G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 moving the steering wheel up and down, and back and forth. [. . . ] If gasoline spills, wipe it up immediately with dry rags. Always dispose of gasoline-soaked rags properly. Tighten the filler cap securely after refueling. If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention. [. . . ]