Yamaha ULTIMA 48 VOLT ELECTRIC-G19-E User Manual
OWNER’S/
OPERATORS
MANUAL
GOLF CAR
LIT-19626-00-76
G19E
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
G19E
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
© 2000 by Yamaha Motor
Manufacturing Corporation
of America
1st edition
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use without the
written permission of
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing
Corporation of America
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-19626-00-76
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IMPORTANT MANUAL
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
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INFORMATION
Particularly important information is
distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means
ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury
or death to the golf car
occupants, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing
the golf car.
● Yamaha continually seeks ad-
vancements in product design and
quality; therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product
information available at the time of
printing, there may be minor
discrepancies between your golf
car and this manual. If you
have any questions concerning this
manual, please consult your
Yamaha dealer.
● This manual should be considered
a permanent part of your golf car
and should remain with the car
when resold.
This message describes special
precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the golf car.
This message provides additional key
information.
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Read and understand this manual
completely before operating your
golf car.
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CONTENTS
WARRANTY
IMPORTANT LABELS 2
OPERATOR SAFETY 3
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PROGRAM 4
CONTROLS 5
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 6
OPERATION 7
MAINTENANCE 8
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SPECIFICATIONS
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WARRANTY
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YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America
hereby warrants that any new G19E Yamaha Golf Car
purchased from an authorized Yamaha dealer in the
United States, will be free from defects in material and
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workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to the stated limitations.
THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY for any G19E will be
three years from date of purchase.
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The first year of warranty shall cover the entire car
except for batteries, battery chargers, tires and rims,
which are warranted by their respective manufacturers.
The second year of warranty shall cover the transmission, axles, electrical system, frame, suspension com-
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ponents, electric motor, control cables, and steering
gear.
Parts excluded from the second year of warranty include
the body parts, seats, mats, bumper assembly, bag car-
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rier, scorecard holder, and the trim.
The third year of warranty shall cover the transmission,
axles, frame, suspension components, steering gear,
and electronic speed controller.
Parts excluded from the third year of warranty include
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the second year exclusions and the electrical system
(except electronic speed controller), electric motor, and
control cables.
DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any authorized
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Yamaha Golf Car Dealer will, free of charge, repair or
replace, at Yamaha’s option, any part adjudged defective
by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from
the factory. Parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the machine’s warranty period.
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All parts replaced under warranty become property of
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America.
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall
include any failures caused by:
a. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse, including lack of
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proper maintenance, and use contrary to the
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual instructions.
b. Accident or collision damage.
c. Installation of par ts or accessories that are not origi-
nal equipment.
d. Fading, rust, or deterioration due to exposure or ordi-
nary wear and tear.
e. Modification or alteration that affects the car’s condi-
tion, operation, performance, or durability, or which
makes the car serve a purpose other than use as a
two-person, golf course vehicle.
f. Damage due to improper transportation.
g. Acts of God (i.e. lightning, hail damage, flooding, fire,
etc.)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall
include any parts replaced due to normal wear or routine
maintenance, such as brake shoes. Any charges
incurred in transporting a golf car to and from an authorized Yamaha Golf Car Dealer for service or in performing field service is also excluded from this warranty.
THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY under this warranty shall be to:
1. Operate and maintain the Golf Car as specified in
the appropriate Owner’s/Operator’s Manual;
2. Give notice to an authorized Yamaha dealer of any
and all apparent defects within ten (10) days after
discovery, and make the machine available at that
time for inspection and repairs by the dealer’s authorized representative.
WARRANTY TRANSFER: To transfer any remaining
warranty from the original purchaser to any subsequent
purchaser, it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha
Golf Car Dealer. In order for this warranty to remain in
effect, this inspection and registration must take place
within ten (10) days after transfer. An inspection and registration fee may be charged for this service.
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH
EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS
STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND EXCLUDED
FROM THIS WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320
Effective Date: 2/1/96
LIT-13710-01-96
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IMPORTANT LABELS
Y-844
WARNING
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Y-654
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SAFETY AND
INSTRUCTION
LABELS
Please read the following
labels carefully before
operating your golf car, and
promptly replace any labels
which become damaged or
removed.
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Y-500
Y-655
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IMPORTANT LABELS
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NUMBER
The golf car serial number is stamped
in the location shown.
The first three digits of the serial number are for model identification; the
remaining digits are the unit production number. Keep a record of these
numbers for reference when ordering
parts from a Yamaha dealer.
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GOLF CAR SERIAL
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OPERATOR SAFETY
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Yamaha golf cars are designed to be
simple to operate. However, be sure
to observe the following:
BEFORE OPERATING
THE GOLF CAR
● Read this Owner’s/Operator’s man-
ual and all safety and instruction
labels on the golf car before operating.
● Perform the pre-operation checks
found in Section 6 of this manual.
● Only authorized people should
drive the golf car, from the driver’s
side only, and only in designated
areas.
● Do not allow more than two people
to ride in the golf car.This golf car is
restricted to two occupants.
● Do not operate the golf car while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs; their affect on vision and
judgment make operating a golf car
dangerous.
● Do not operate the golf car on pub-
lic streets, roads or highways. Such
use is prohibited by law, and dangerous. Operation on public roads
can result in collision with other
vehicles.
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WHILE OPERATING THE
GOLF CAR
● Keep your entire body inside the
golf car, remain seated, and hold on
when the car is in motion.
● Do not start the golf car until all
occupants are seated.
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OPERATOR SAFETY
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● Keep your hands on the steering
wheel and your eyes on the path
ahead.
● Use extra care in congested areas
or when backing up. Always back
up slowly, and watch carefully.
● Avoid starting or stopping abruptly.
● Vary the speed of the golf car to
match the terrain of the course.
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● Avoid turning the steering wheel too
sharply at higher speeds.
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● Always drive slowly straight up or
straight down slopes – never at an
angle.
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● Do not make any modification or
addition which affects capacity or
safe operation, or make any
changes not in accordance with the
owner’s/operator’s manual.
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY PROGRAM
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Like all machines, golf cars can
cause injury if improperly used or
maintained. This section contains
broad safety practices required for
safe golf car operation. Before golf
cars are operated, golf course personnel should establish any additional safety practices that may be
required for safe operation.
Experience has shown that golf cars
are safe when operated in accordance with the safety warnings
affixed to every golf car. This safe
operation is enhanced when golf cars
are used according to the safety rules
and practices established to meet the
terrain and conditions of the course
they are used on.
The information contained here is
intended for golf course personnel
responsible for golf car safety. If you
are responsible for the operation and
maintenance of this golf car, we
encourage you to implement this golf
car safety program.
Do Not Operate Golf Cars When
Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or
Drugs
GOLF COURSE SAFETY
SURVEY
Perform safety surveys regularly to
identify hazardous areas where golf
cars should not be operated.
GOLF COURSE HAZARD
PREVENTION
The following golf course hazards
must be made safe:
● Steep Grades. Where steep
grades exist, restrict golf cars to
designated golf car pathways
where possible. In addition, identify
steep grades with a suitable warning like:
Warning: Steep Grade, Descend
Slowly With Foot On Brake
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DRIVER
QUALIFICATIONS
Allow only authorized people to operate golf cars. It is recommended that
only people who possess a valid
motor vehicle driver’s license be
allowed to operate golf cars.
Place operation and safety instructions recommended by the golf car
manufacturer, along with the golf
course safety rules, in a conspicuous
place near the golf car rental area or
golf car pick-up area. It is also recommended that the following warning
be posted in a conspicuous location:
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● Sharp Turns, Blind Corners,
Bridge Approaches. Chain or
rope off these potentially hazardous areas or identify them with
a suitable warning describing the
nature of the hazard and the proper precautions to be taken to avoid
the hazard.
● Wet Areas.Wet grass may cause a
golf car to lose traction and may
affect stability. Chain or rope off wet
areas or identify wet areas with a
suitable warning.
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● Loose Terrain. Loose terrain may
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cause a golf car to lose traction and
may affect stability. Repair loose terrain, chain or rope off these areas,
or identify loose terrain with a suitable warning.
● Golf Car and Pedestrian Interfer-
ence. 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.
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REQUIRED FOR GOLF
CAR SAFETY
Practice the following to help ensure
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the safety of golf car operators:
● Preventative Maintenance. Per-
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form all scheduled maintenance in
accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations to provide the
golfing patron with a safe, properly
operating golf car.
● 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.
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. Because
of the highly volatile nature of hydrogen gas and its propensity to rise and
accumulate at the ceiling in pockets, a
minimum of 5 air changes per hour is
recommended. Consult applicable fire
and safety codes for the specific ventilation levels requirement, as well as
requirements for the use of explosion
proof electrical apparatus.
● Personnel. Allow only qualified,
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trained, and authorized personnel
to inspect, adjust, and maintain golf
cars.
● Parts and Materials. Use only
replacement parts and materials
recommended by the manufacturer.
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY PROGRAM
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DURING MAINTENANCE
When performing maintenance, follow all safety instructions contained
in the manufacturer’s operation and
service manuals, as well as the following safety procedures:
● Properly immobilize golf car before
beginning any maintenance.
● Properly block chassis before
working underneath golf car.
● Avoid fire hazards, and have appro-
priate fire protection equipment
available.
● Before working on an electric golf
car, disable the car’s electrical sys-
tem 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 includ-
ing brakes, steering mechanisms,
warning devices, and governors, in
a safe operating condition. Do not
modify these safety devices as
supplied by the manufacturer.
● 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.
● Record all maintenance performed
in a maintenance record log by
date, name of person performing
maintenance, and type of maintenance. Periodically inspect maintenance log to ensure accurate and
complete entries.
● Provide operator comment cards to
assist in identifying non-periodic
maintenance needs for specific golf
cars.
● Maintain in a legible condition all
nameplates, warnings, and instructions provided by the manufacturer.
● If new nameplates, warnings, or
instructions are needed, contact
your Yamaha dealer.
STORAGE AND
BATTERY CHARGING
Take the following precautions to
ensure maintenance worker safety:
● Only use battery changing and
charging facilities and procedures
that are in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations.
● Periodically inspect charging facili-
ties and procedures to be certain
that applicable safety codes, regulations, and procedures are being
followed.
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