User manual YAMAHA ULTIMA 36 VOLT ELECTRIC-G16-E-2001

[. . . ] GOLF CAR OWNER'S/ OPERATORS MANUAL G16A G16E LIT-19626-16-00 JN6-F8199-13 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. YAMAHA LIT-CALIF-65-01 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. TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPT GOLF CAR SALES GROUP YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORP OF AMERICA G16A, G16E OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL © 2000 by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America 1st edition All rights reserved. [. . . ] 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) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CAUTION Avoid using gasoline blended with methyl alcohol which can damage fuel system parts. G16A/E 6-2 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 4 MIN B ENGINE OIL (G16A) With the golf 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 å Oil level dipstick Maximum oil level ç Safe operating range MAX C A Y-28 5 6 A 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 7 G CAUTION 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. 8 G Y-515 9 10 11 Recommended oil: YAMALUBE 4-cycle oil or SAE 10W-30 Engine oil capacity: 1. 16 US qt (1. 0 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 Conserving II" are recommended. 6-3 G16A/E PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Engine Cooling Inlet Duct Check the engine cooling inlet duct for debris. Remove any debris present. A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 å Engine cooling inlet duct BATTERY Charge G16E batteries before each use. See charging steps in chapter 8, Maintenance. G16A1 Check that the battery (G16A) or batteries (G16E) 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. TIRE CONDITION Tire Air Pressure Check the tire air pressure before operating the golf car. Tire pressure: For G16A: 16 psi (108 kPa, 1. 1 kgf/cm2) Y-30 For G16E: 20 psi (137 kPa, 1. 4 kgf/cm2) A Tire Wear Limit Check the tire surface for damage, cracks or embedded objects. (1 mm), replace the tire. Y-31 å Wear limit 6-4 G16A/E PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 4 Y-32 STEERING SYSTEM Check the steering system for excessive freeplay by: G moving the steering wheel up and down, and back and forth. turning the steering wheel slightly to the right and left. G If you feel excessive freeplay, or hear rattling sounds which may indicate loose steering components, consult a Yamaha dealer. 5 6 7 Y-33 BACK-UP BUZZER Check the back up buzzer by moving the drive select lever to "R" for reverse. The buzzer should sound. 8 9 10 11 A Y-21 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. å Brake pedal 6-5 G16A/E PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Parking Brake Pedal A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Make sure the parking brake pedal locks in place with a positive click, and releases when the accelerator pedal is pressed. å Parking brake pedal Y-22 NOTE: Release the parking brake by depressing the accelerator pedal. 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. å Accelerator pedal A Y-20 BODY AND CHASSIS Before each use, visually inspect the golf car body and chassis for damage and/or missing parts. 10 11 G16A/E 6-6 OPERATION 1 2 3 4 OF F STARTING 1. With the parking brake applied, turn the drive select lever to "F" for forward, or "R" for reverse. CAUTION Y-18 Do not shift from "F" forward to "R" reverse while the golf car is moving. Turn the main switch to "ON. " WARNING 5 ON Do not depress the accelerator pedal when turning on the main switch or the golf car may suddenly start moving. Y-16 6 7 8 A E OK CH 3. Pull the choke knob out and hold it while starting (G16A). [. . . ] If you swallow gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention. If any gasoline gets on your skin, immediately wash with soap and water. Change clothing if gasoline spills on it. G G G 9 10 11 A G G 1. Drain the carburetor float bowl into a suitable container by turning the screw located on the bottom of the carburetor. G16A/E Y-521 9-1 STORAGE ENGINE PREPARATION (G16A GAS CAR) With the key removed and the spark plug lead disconnected, turn the clutch by hand until compression is felt. [. . . ]