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
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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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STORAGE
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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Y-843
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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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Y-67
Y-8
Y-68
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/Operators 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/operators 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 drivers 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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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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