Yamaha DR2E17 Owner's manual

Printed in U.S.A
2008-KCC
48 VOLT GOLF CAR
DR2E17
LIT-19626-66-17 J0C-F8199-60
Printed in U.S.A
2017-KCC
DR2E17 48 VOLT GOLF CAR
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OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUAL DE OPERACION DE YAMAHA
MANUEL D’EXPLOITATION ET D’UTILISATION
BEHUTZER- / BET RIEBSAN LEITUNG
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
¡LEA ATENTAMENTE ESTE MANUAL!
Contiene información importante sobre
seguridad.
LIRE CE MANUEL ATTENTIVEMENT!
Il contient des informations de sécurité
importantes.
LESEN SIE DIESE ANLEITUNG AUFMERKSAM!
Sie enthält wichtige Angaben zur Sicherheit.
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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.
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA
DR2E17 OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
© 2017 by Yamaha Motor Corporation
USA
1st Edition
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use without the
written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation USA
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
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Yamaha continually seeks
advancements 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.
Read and understand this manual
completely before operating your
golf car. This manual should be
considered a permanent part of
your golf car and should remain
with the car when resold.
Particularly important information is
distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential person-
al injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
A NOTICE indicates special pre-
cautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the vehicle or
other property.
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A TIP provides key information to
make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTICE
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT LABELS 1
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 3
MAINTENANCE 7
STORAGE
SPECIFICATIONS
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WIRING 10
OPERATION 6
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 5
CONTROLS 4
OPERATOR SAFETY 2
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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION LABELS
Read the following labels carefully before operating your golf car, and
promptly replace any labels which become damaged or removed. Death or
serious personal injury can result from failing to read and comply with the
safety instruction labels.
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YAMAHA J0B-K7768-10
Drive slowly straight up and down slopes. Set parking brake before leaving vehicle. Turn main switch to “OFF” and remove key when not in use. Do not operate while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
Read the label located on the steering wheel before operation. Operate only when authorized and only in designated areas. Operate from driver’s seat only. This vehicle is restricted to 2 occupants per bench seat. Do not start vehicle until all occupants are seated. Remain seated and hold on when in motion. Keep entire body inside vehicle. Drive slowly in turns. To reduce the risk of accidents and injury or DEATH:
Pour réduire le risque d'accidents et de blessures ou DE MORT:
Lisez l’étiquette située sur le volant avant l’utilisation. Utiliser seulement lorsque l’usage est autorisé et dans les zones designées. Ne conduire qu'en étant assis sur le siège du conducteur. Ce véhicule est limité à 2 occupants par banquette. Ne pas dêmarrer avant que tous les occupants soient assis. Rester assis et bien se tenir quand le véhicule est en marche. Garder toute partie du corps dans le véhicule. Rouler lentement dans les virages. Conduire lentement en ligne droite en montant et descendant les pentes.
Mettre le frein de stationnement avant de quitter le véhicule. Tourner l’interrupteur principal à “OFF” et enlever la clé quand le véhicule n’est pas utilisé. Ne pas utiliser sous l’inuence de l’alcool ou de drogues.
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GOLF CAR SERIAL
NUMBER
The golf car serial number 1is
identified in the location shown.
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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
Golf-Car Company dealer.
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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 to reduce
the risk of serious injury or death due
to loss of control and other hazards:
BEFORE OPERATING
THE GOLF CAR
lRead this Owner’s/Operator’s
manual and all safety and instruction
labels on the golf car before
operating.
lPerform the pre-operation checks
found in Section 5 of this manual.
lOnly authorized people should
drive the golf car, from the driver’s
side only, and only in designated
areas.
lDo not allow more than two
occupants per seat. This golf car is
restricted to two occupants unless
equipped with a rear seat.
lDo not operate the golf car while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs; their effect on vision and
judgment make operating a golf
car dangerous.
lDo not operate the golf car on
public streets, roads or highways
unless allowed by law or local
regulating authority.
WHILE OPERATING THE
GOLF CAR
lKeep your entire body inside the
golf car, remain seated, and hold
on when the car is in motion.
lDo not start the golf car until all
occupants are seated.
lKeep your hands on the steering
wheel and your eyes on the path
ahead.
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OPERATOR SAFETY
lUse extra care in congested areas
or when backing up. Always back
up slowly, and watch carefully.
lAvoid starting or stopping abruptly.
lVary the speed of the golf car to
match the terrain of the course.
lAvoid turning the steering wheel
too sharply at higher speeds to
avoid tipping or rolling the golf car.
lAlways drive slowly straight up or
straight down slopes – never at an
angle to avoid tipping or rolling the
golf car.
lDo 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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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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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.
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:
Do not operate golf cars when
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Death or serious personal
injury can result from failing to
comply with the safety and
warning instructions affixed to
the golf car or utility vehicle.
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:
lSteep 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:
Descend steep grades slowly with
foot on brake. Death or serious
personal injury can result from
failing to comply with the safety
and warning instructions affixed to
the golf car or utility vehicle.
lSharp 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.
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lWet Areas. Wet grass may cause
a golf car to lose traction and may
affect stability. Golf car operators
should reduce speed in wet areas
or during periods of inclement
weather.
lLoose Terrain. Loose terrain may
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.
lGolf Car and Pedestrian
Interference. 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.
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED FOR GOLF
CAR SAFETY
Practice the following to help ensure
the safety of golf car operators:
lPreventative Maintenance.
Perform all scheduled
maintenance in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations
to provide the golfing patron with a
safe, properly operating golf car.
lPersonnel. Allow only qualified,
trained, and authorized personnel
to inspect, adjust and maintain golf
cars.
lParts and Materials. Use only
replacement parts and materials
recommended by the manufacturer.
lVentilation. 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 the car
storage areas during the battery
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.
!SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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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:
lProperly immobilize golf car before
beginning any maintenance to avoid
any unexpected vehicle movement.
lProperly block chassis before
working underneath golf car to
avoid any unexpected vehicle
movement.
lWhen working on the battery, do
not smoke, or allow any sparks or
open flames near the vehicle, to
avoid any fires or explosions.
lBefore working on an electric golf
car, disable the car’s electrical
system in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions to avoid
electrical shock or damage to the
electrical system.
lUse only properly insulated tools
when working on electrically
powered golf cars or around
batteries to avoid electrical shock or
damage to the electrical system.
lMaintain all safety devices including
brakes, steering mechanisms,
warning devices and governors, in a
safe operating condition. Do not
modify these safety devices as
supplied by the manufacturer.
lAfter 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.
lRecord 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.
lProvide operator comment cards
to assist in identifying non-periodic
maintenance needs for specific
golf cars.
lMaintain in a legible condition all
nameplates, warnings and
instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
lIf new nameplates, warnings or
instructions are needed, contact
your Yamaha Golf-Car Company
dealer.
STORAGE AND
BATTERY CHARGING
Take the following precautions to
ensure maintenance worker safety:
lOnly use battery charging facilities
and procedures that are in
accordance with applicable
ordinances and regulations to
avoid explosions, electrical shock
or damage to the electrical sys-
tem.
lPeriodically inspect charging
facilities and procedures to be
certain that applicable safety
codes, regulations and
procedures are being followed to
avoid any fires or explosions.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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FEATURES
1Main switch
2Drive select switch
3Brake pedal
4Parking brake pedal
5Accelerator pedal
6Steering wheel
7Batteries
8Seat
9Front body
aFront tire
bFront bumper
c Tow switch
d DC charger receptacle
e Rear tire
f Rear bumper
g Rear body
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MAIN SWITCH
The main switch controls the
following items:
“OFF”
Ignition circuit is switched off.
The key can be removed only in this
position.
“ON”
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The golf car can be driven.
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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 lever to the desired
position.
Switch Position Car Movement
FWD FORWARD
REV REVERSE
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The reverse alarm will sound when
the drive select switch is turned to
“REV.”
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The accelerator pedal controls the
golf car’s speed.
Action Car Speed
Depress pedal Increase
Release pedal Decrease
åAccelerator pedal
BRAKE PEDAL
Press down on the brake pedal to
stop the golf car.
∫Brake pedal
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BEEP
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