Service & Maintenance
Safety Procedures
The following list of safety procedures are to be used as a guide only and in no way supersede any specific
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Always:
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Maintain the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s periodic service schedule.
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Ensure repairs are only performed by persons trained and qualified to do so.
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Check the polarity of each battery terminal and ensure the
batteries are re-wired correctly.
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Only use genuine replacement parts.
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Only use recommended tools. This includes insulated tools when working in or around batteries.
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Support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands. Never get under a vehicle that is supported by a
jack. Lift the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Maintain the vehicle in an area away from exposed flame or persons who are smoking.
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Be aware that any vehicle that is not performing as designed is a potential hazard and must not be operated.
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Test drive the vehicle after any maintenance or repairs.
All tests must be conducted by a qualified, trained
and authorised person in a safe area that is free of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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All maintenance and repairs must be performed by qualified persons with the skills and experience to recognize
potential hazards and/or danger and protect themselves from situations that could result in damage to the vehicle
or severe personal injury or death. Always use extreme caution.
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions to immobilize the vehicle before commencing any maintenance.
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Block chassis before working underneath golf vehicle.
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Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection available.
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Before performing any maintenance always disable the electrical system in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Disabling includes removing the key from the switch and disconnecting a
battery wire.
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Brakes, steering mechanisms, warning devices, governors and all other safety devices should be
inspected and maintained to a safe operating condition and should never be modified.
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All maintenance should be recorded in a log book in date order. The name of the person performing the
maintenance and the maintenance performed should also be recorded.
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The maintenance manager should periodically inspect the maintenance log to ensure accuracy of
entries.
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All name plates, warning and instructions supplied by the manufacturer should be maintained in a legible
condition.3
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The controlling party should not perform any modification or change to the vehicle without the
manufacturer’s prior written authorisation.
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Where authorised modifications have been made, the controlling party shall ensure that capacity, operation,
warning and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals are affixed and/or changed accordingly.
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