User manual YAMAHA ULTIMA 48 VOLT ELECTRIC-G19-E-1999

[. . . ] GOLF CAR OWNER'S/ OPERATORS MANUAL G19E LIT-19626-00-76 JR1-F8199-11 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 G19E OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL © 2000 by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America 1st edition All rights reserved. [. . . ] Reroute golf car traffic or pedestrian traffic in congested areas wherever possible to prevent accidents. If it is impractical to reroute traffic, erect warning signs to warn pedestrians of golf car traffic, and to warn golf car operators to drive slowly, use caution, and watch for pedestrians. G Ventilation. Properly ventilate all maintenance and storage areas in accordance with applicable fire codes and ordinances to avoid fire hazards. Ventilation is required to remove hydrogen gas from electric powered car storage areas during the charging process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 G MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FOR GOLF CAR SAFETY Practice the following to help ensure the safety of golf car operators: G For electric powered golf cars, the amount of hydrogen gas emitted during charging depends on a number of factors, such as the condition of the batteries, the output rate of the battery charger, and the amount of time the batteries are on charge. After each maintenance or repair, the car must be driven by a qualified, trained, and authorized person ­ in an area free of pedestrian traffic ­ to ensure proper operation and adjustment. G G G G G STORAGE AND BATTERY CHARGING Take the following precautions to ensure maintenance worker safety: G G G Only use battery changing and charging facilities and procedures that are in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations. Periodically inspect charging facilities and procedures to be certain that applicable safety codes, regulations, and procedures are being followed. G G G19E 4-3 CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 16 3 Y-658 FEATURES 1 Steering wheel 2 Seat 3 Batteries 4 Brake pedal 5 Parking brake pedal 6 Accelerator pedal 7 Main switch 8 Drive selector switch 9 Tow switch a Front cowl b Front tire c Front bumper d Rear cowl e Rear bumper f Rear tire g Receptacle 1 8 6 7 5 6 7 8 9 4 Y-659 2 10 11 13 14 10 11 15 Y-661 12 Y-660 9 Y-662 5-1 G19E CONTROLS MAIN SWITCH The main switch controls the following items: OFF Ignition circuit is switched off. The key can be removed only in this position. OFF N O 1 2 3 4 REV FWD Y-663 5 ON Electrical circuits are switched on. The golf car can be driven. 6 7 8 OFF O REV FWD N Y-664 9 10 11 G19E 5-2 CONTROLS 1 2 3 Y-665 OFF N O DRIVE SELECT SWITCH The drive select switch is used to shift the golf car into forward or reverse. After coming to a complete stop, move the switch to the desired position. Switch Position FWD REV Car Movement FORWARD REVERSE REV FWD 4 5 6 7 A Y-19 NOTE: The back-up buzzer will beep when the drive select switch is depressed to the "REV" position. ACCELERATOR PEDAL 8 9 Y-20 The accelerator pedal controls the golf car's speed. Action Depress pedal Release pedal Car Speed Increase Decrease 10 11 å Accelerator pedal BRAKE PEDAL Press down on the brake pedal to stop the golf car. å Brake pedal A Y-21 5-3 G19E CONTROLS A PARKING BRAKE PEDAL Press down on the parking brake pedal whenever parking the golf car. å Parking brake pedal Y-22 1 2 3 4 NOTE: Release the parking brake by depressing the accelerator pedal. TOW SWITCH A TOW RUN Before operating the car, make sure the tow switch is in the "RUN" position. å Tow switch 5 6 Y-666 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. 7 8 9 10 11 G19E 5-4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Y-512 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 G 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. 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 G19E 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 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 6 7 8 9 10 11 Tire Wear Limit A Check the tire surface for damage, cracks or embedded objects. å Wear limit Y-31 G19E 6-2 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 4 Y-667 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 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 A Y-21 Y-668 PEDAL OPERATION Check the following pedal controls for proper operation. [. . . ] Elevate the golf car with a jack and remove the wheel nuts and the wheel. Reverse the removal steps when installing the wheel. Wheel nut tightening torque: 58 ft. lb (80 Nm, 8. 0 m. kg) 5 6 Brake Adjustment 7 8 9 10 11 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. [. . . ]