User manual YAMAHA U-MAX MEDIUM DUTY I ELECTRIC-G23-E-2004

[. . . ] It contains important safety information. OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL G23E LIT-19626-01-18 JU6-F8199-10 1- INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha utility vehicle. This manual contains information you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care of your utility vehicle. 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 vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer. TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPT YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY G23E OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL © 2004 by Yamaha Golf-Car Company 2nd edition All rights reserved. [. . . ] Use no more than the following pressures when seating the tire beads. Front 250 kPa (2. 5 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) Rear 250 kPa (2. 5 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) Higher pressures may cause the tire to burst. Inflate the tires very slowly and carefully. Fast inflation could cause the tire to burst. 5-6 Tire wear limit When the tire groove decreases to 1 mm (0. 04 in) due to wear, replace the tire. a. Tire wear limit 5-7 1- OPERATION 2. Turn the main switch to "ON" or "ON ". Starting 1. With the parking brake applied, push the "FORWARD" or "REVERSE" side of the drive select switch. 1. Drive select switch CAUTION: Do not shift from forward to reverse while the utility vehicle is moving. 6-1 3. Check that your path is clear in the direction you plan to go, and slowly depress the accelerator pedal. The utility vehicle will start to move. Stopping To stop the utility vehicle, gradually press down on the brake pedal. When the utility vehicle has come to a stop, apply the parking brake pedal and turn the main switch to "OFF. " 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 1 1. Accelerator pedal 10 11 NOTE: The parking brake automatically releases when the accelerator pedal is depressed. 1. Parking brake pedal 12 13 14 CAUTION: Do not hold the utility vehicle on an incline with the accelerator ­ use the brake. 6-2 Accessories and loading Accessories Accessories can affect the handling and control of your vehicle. Keep the following in mind when considering an accessory or operating a vehicle which has accessories. G Choose only accessories designed for your vehicle. Your Yamaha dealer has a variety of genuine Yamaha accessories. Other accessories may also be available on the market. However, it is not possible for Yamaha to test all non-Yamaha accessories, nor have any control over the quality or suitability of them. Choose a genuine Yamaha accessory, or one that is equivalent in design and quality. G G G Accessories should be rigidly and securely mounted. An accessory which can shift position or come off while you are operating could affect your ability to control the vehicle. Do not mount an accessory where it could interfere with your ability to control the vehicle. Examples include (but are not limited to) an object that limits your ability to turn the steering wheel, one that limits your view, or one that adversely affects the stability of the vehicle. [. . . ] Before you operate the vehicle, press down on the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes are functioning properly. Brake pedal free play adjustment CAUTION: Before adjusting brake pedal free play, pump the brake pedal several times to self-adjust the brakes. Remove the service lid from the floor of the utility vehicle. WARNING Consult your Yamaha dealer before using your utility vehicle if you suspect brake problems. Brake failure could result in a serious accident. Y-61a 8-15 2. Check the brake pedal free play by pressing against the pedal with two fingers (using light force) and measuring the distance the pedal travels before resistance is felt. [. . . ]