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Yamaha YDRE Owner's/operator's Manual - Pre-Operation Checks

Manual is about: 48 VOLT PERSONAL TRANSPORT VEHICLE

Summary of YDRE

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    48 volt golf car ydre lit-19626-21-10 jw9-f8199-10 yamaha golf-car company 1000 hwy 34 east newnan, ga 30265 770-254-4000 printed in u.S.A 2010-kcc ! Owner’s / operator’s manual read this manual carefully! It contains important safety information. Jw9-f8199-10_cover_lit_19626_11_07 cover.Qxd 4/27/10...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    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 yo...

  • Page 3: Important Manual

    Ii jw9 important manual information tip 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 ha...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Iii jw9 1 warranty contents 1 important labels 2 safety considerations 4 maintenance 8 storage specifications 9 wiring 11 operation 7 pre-operation checks 6 controls 5 operator safety 3 10 jw9-f8199-10_lit_19626_16_05.Qxd 4/27/10 12:31 pm page 3.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1-1 jw9 warranty yamaha golf-car company hereby warrants that any new ydra gas or ydre electric yamaha golf car purchased from an authorized yamaha golf car dealer in the united states will be free from defects in material and workmanship for four years from date of purchase,...

  • Page 6: Warranty

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 warranty 1-2 jw9 yamaha golf-car company (herein referred to as “ygc”) hereby warrants to the original retail purchaser or lessee of a yamaha ydre golf car or ptv, u-max or adventurer utility vehicle, or yamaha transportation or specialty vehicle purchased from an authorized ...

  • Page 7: Important Labels

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2-1 jw9 important labels y-924f 3 5 4 1 2 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 co...

  • Page 8: Important Labels

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 important labels 2-2 jw9 2 3 4 jw9-f8199-10_lit_19626_16_05.Qxd 4/27/10 12:31 pm page 7.

  • Page 9: Important Labels

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2-3 jw9 important labels y -1607f year of c onstruc tion: 20xx ya maha mo tor powered produc ts c o., l td . 200-1 sak aga w a, k akega w a, jap an max. Ba tter y weight : xxx k g model: ydrex max. Power: x.X kw weight (no ba tt ): xxx k g jxx -f4236- xx 5 jw9-f8199-10_lit_19...

  • Page 10: Golf Car Serial

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2-4 jw9 golf car serial number the golf car serial number 1 is identified in the location shown. Tip 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 whe...

  • Page 11: Operator Safety

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3-1 jw9 operator safety ! Y-928 y-68 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 l read this owner’s/oper...

  • Page 12: Operator Safety

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3-2 jw9 l use extra care in congested areas or when backing up. Always back up slowly, and watch carefully. L avoid starting or stopping abruptly. L vary the speed of the golf car to match the terrain of the course. L avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply at higher spe...

  • Page 13: Safety Considerations

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4-1 jw9 safety considerations ! 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 additio...

  • Page 14: Safety Considerations

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4-2 jw9 safety considerations ! L wet 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. L loose terrain. Loose terrain may cause a golf car to lose tract...

  • Page 15: Safety Precautions

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4-3 jw9 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: l properly immobilize golf car before beginning any maintenance...

  • Page 16: Controls

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 controls 5-1 jw9 y-916a 1 2 3 4 5 16 y-919a 12 13 14 y-918a 11 10 9 8 6 features 1 brake pedal 2 parking brake pedal 3 accelerator pedal 4 steering wheel 5 main switch 6 receptacle 7 batteries 8 seat 9 front body a front tire b front bumper c rear body d rear tire e rear bump...

  • Page 17: Controls

    Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5-2 jw9 off on y-912 rev fwd off on y-913 rev fwd main switch the main switch controls the following items: “off” all electrical control circuits are switched off (controller remains energized). The golf car cannot be operated. The key can be removed only in this pos...

  • Page 18: Controls

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 controls 5-3 jw9 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 tip the reverse alarm will sound w...

  • Page 19: Controls

    Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5-4 jw9 y-22a c parking brake pedal press down on the parking brake pedal whenever parking the golf car. ç parking brake pedal tip release the parking brake by depressing the accelerator pedal. The parking brake will automatically release when the accelerator pedal i...

  • Page 20: Controls

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 controls 5-5 jw9 tow switch before operating the car, make sure the tow switch is in the “run” position. å tow switch ensure that the “drive select switch” is in the “fwd” position and then move the “tow switch” to “tow” before towing. After moving switch from “run” to “tow,”...

  • Page 21: Pre-Operation Checks

    Pre-operation checks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6-1 jw9 y-905 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. To keep car from moving while performing pre-operation checks: l remo...

  • Page 22: Pre-Operation Checks

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 pre-operation checks 6-2 jw9 batteries check that the batteries are held securely in place to prevent them from being damaged from vibration or jarring. Also check that no battery caps are missing to prevent battery acid from spilling from the batteries. Check the battery ter...

  • Page 23: Pre-Operation Checks

    Pre-operation checks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6-3 y-20a a y-932 off on y-911b rev fwd steering system check the steering system for excessive free play by: l moving the steering wheel up and down, and back and forth. L turning the steering wheel slightly to the right and left. If you feel excessive f...

  • Page 24: Pre-Operation Checks

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 pre-operation checks 6-4 jw9 brake pedal make sure the brake pedal feels firm when pressed and returns to its original position when released. ∫ brake pedal parking brake pedal make sure the parking brake pedal locks in place with a positive click, and releases when the accel...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7-1 jw9 off on y-911b rev fwd rev fwd off on y-933 y-20a a starting 1. With the parking brake applied, turn the drive select switch to “fwd” for forward, or “rev” for reverse. Do not shift from “fwd” forward to “rev” reverse while the golf car is moving. Transmissio...

  • Page 26: Operation

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 operation 7-2 jw9 stopping to stop the golf car, gradually press down on the brake pedal. å brake pedal do not hold the golf car on an incline with the accelerator – use the brake. Transmission damage can result. When the car has come to a stop, apply the parking brake pedal ...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8-1 jw9 periodic maintenance charts regular maintenance is required for the best performance and safe operation of your golf car. Be sure to turn off the main switch and apply the parking brake when you perform maintenance, unless otherwise specified. If the owner...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 maintenance 8-2 jw9 daily pre- opera- tion 20 hours 100 miles 160 kms (every month) 125 hrs 600 mls 1000 kms (every 6 months) 250 hrs 1200 mls 2000 kms (every year) 500 hrs 2500 mls 4000 kms (every 2 years) 1000 hrs 5000 mls 8000 kms (every 4 years) page remarks 40 rounds 250...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8-3 jw9 battery care battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous, causing severe burns, etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Antidote: external: flush with water. Internal: drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow w...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 maintenance 8-4 jw9 l before charging: only add distilled water if fluid is below the top of the plates, and then add just enough to cover plates. L after charging: open the vent caps and look inside the fill wells. Add distilled water until the electrolyte level is 3 mm (1/8...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8-5 off on y-912 rev fwd battery charging read and understand the owner’s manual provided with your golf car’s battery charger before charging batteries. Death or serious personal injury can result from failing to comply with the safety instructions in this manual...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 maintenance 8-6 jw9 use only battery chargers that are rated for use with 48-volt yamaha golf cars. Serious battery damage can result. Thoroughly read and understand the user manual supplied with your 48-volt charger. 3. With the charger properly connected and grounded (see c...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8-7 jw9 8. After the charger has turned off, disconnect the dc output plug from the golf car receptacle by grasping the plug body and pulling the plug straight out of the receptacle. Battery installation when working with batteries, do not put wrenches or other me...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 maintenance 8-8 jw9 do not overtighten the battery holddown nuts. Excessive force will damage the battery casing. Fuse replacement be sure to use the specified fuse. Using a wrong fuse can cause electrical system damage and create a fire hazard. Death or serious personal inju...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8-9 jw9 4 y-1214 1 2 3 y-1994 transaxle oil to check transaxle oil level: 1. Place the golf car on a flat, level surface. 2. Remove seven plastic rivets 1 and two bolts 2, and remove the bag holder insert 3. 3. Place an oil pan under the transaxle case. 4. Clean a...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 maintenance 8-10 jw9 tip for transaxle oil replacement, consult a yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic. Before performing wheel or brake maintenance, verify that the main switch is in the “off” position. Serious transaxle damage can result. Wheel replacement to remove an...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8-11 jw9 maintenance y-61c y-909a a b y-62b 7 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 a brake pedal free play adjustment before adjusting brake pedal free play, pump the brake pedal several times to self-adjust the brakes. To adjust the brake pedal free play: 1. Remove the floor mat a...

  • Page 38: Storage

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 storage 9-1 jw9 2. Have the batteries recharged every 60-90 days to keep them fully charged. The batteries must be kept fully charged to avoid damage. Do not allow cleaning solution to enter battery cells. Serious battery damage can result. 3. Clean the top of the batteries w...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10-1 jw9 general specifications items ydre dimensions: overall length 2395 mm (93.4 in.) overall width 1200 mm (47.2 in.) overall height (steering height) 1190 mm (46.9 in.) height of floor 310 mm (12.2 in.) wheelbase 1640 mm (64.6 in.) tread: front 870 mm (34....

  • Page 40: Batteries

    Batteries items ydre battery: trojan - golf car type t-875 (6x8-volt) rc: minimum 115 min chassis items ydre steering system: type rack and pinion steering angle (l.H.) 1.85 turn steering angle (r.H.) 1.85 turn brakes: brake system mechanical type of brake maintenance-free internal transaxle disc br...

  • Page 41: Wiring

    11-1 jw9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 wiring ydre wiring diagram y -940g color code b ....................Black l ......................Blue g ...................Green y ...................Yellow r ......................Red p ......................Pink br ..................Brown w ...................Whit...

  • Page 42: 48 Volt Golf Car

    48 volt golf car ydre lit-19626-21-10 jw9-f8199-10 yamaha golf-car company 1000 hwy 34 east newnan, ga 30265 770-254-4000 printed in u.S.A 2010-kcc ! Owner’s / operator’s manual read this manual carefully! It contains important safety information. Jw9-f8199-10_cover_lit_19626_11_07 cover.Qxd 4/27/10...