LIT_19626_11_09 cover:LIT_19626_11_07 cover.qxd 4/29/09 2:28 PM Page 1 OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL ! READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! It contains important safety information. YDRA 4 STROKE GOLF CAR Printed in U.S.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION 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 personal 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.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 1 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.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION 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 personal 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.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 45 1-1 JW1 SHIFT ACTUATOR ACCESSORY KIT Y-941 ENG. EARTH OIL LEVEL SWITCH Br 2 BR OPTIONAL LIMIT SW. G L W LIMIT SW. B R 1 3 B 5 B W L RL BY 4 B Br G RG BW TCI L B STARTER GENERATOR G RW RW G B B L 6 G G R R RW G RW B L L JW1 RELAY JN6-H2105-00 RW B 8 BATTERY 9 R Br Br COLOR CODE PILOT LAMP (12V3.4W) MAIN SW. B ....................Black L ......................Blue G ...................Green Y......
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 6 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 43 WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 1 8. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Throughout the SORE vehicle warranty period stated above, Yamaha Golf-Car Company will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts. 9. Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 42 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS 1 IMPORTANT LABELS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION LABELS Items 2 3 4 Dimensions: Overall length Overall width Overall height (steering height) Height of floor Wheelbase Tread: Front Rear Minimum ground clearance Read the following labels carefully before operating your golf car, and promptly replace any labels which become damaged or removed.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 8 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 41 IMPORTANT LABELS STORAGE Y-1669a ENGINE PREPARATION 5 6 OPERATION AT HIGHER SPEEDS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL THAT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. 7 8 GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. A fire or explosion could cause SEVERE INJURY or DEATH DEATH. 9 10 2-2 2. Clean exterior of the golf car and apply a rust inhibitor. 3.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 40 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 9 STORAGE 1 2 Perform the following preparations when storing your golf car for extended periods of time: TIP Turn main switch key to “OFF” position, remove key, and store key in a safe place. 3 DRAINING FUEL 4 5 1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add the specified amount of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Conditioner or equivalent product.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 10 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 39 IMPORTANT LABELS 1 1 MAINTENANCE Brake Pedal Free Play Adjustment GOLF CAR SERIAL NUMBER The golf car serial number 1 is identified in the location shown. 2 NOTICE Before adjusting brake pedal free play, pump the brake pedal several times to self-adjust the brakes. TIP JWX-000000 3 4 Y-1539 To adjust the brake pedal free play: 1.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 38 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 11 ! OPERATOR SAFETY MAINTENANCE TIP 1 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: For transaxle oil replacement, consult a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 12 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 37 ! OPERATOR SAFETY l 1 l 2 l 3 l 4 l 5 MAINTENANCE Use extra care in congested areas or when backing up. Always back up slowly, and watch carefully. Transaxle Oil To check transaxle oil level: 1. Place the golf car on a flat, level surface. Avoid starting or stopping abruptly. Vary the speed of the golf car to match the terrain of the course.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 36 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 13 MAINTENANCE ! SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Fuse Replacement 1 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 injury can result from failing to comply with the safety instructions in this manual.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 34 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 15 MAINTENANCE ! SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Inspection and cleaning: 1 A 2 3. Wash the foam pre-filter in soap and water. Allow it to dry. B å Soap and water ∫ Foam element 4. Check the filter element. If damaged or dirty, replace it. 3 Y-508 4 NOTICE Do not wring out the foam pre-filter, this could cause it to tear.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 32 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 17 MAINTENANCE CONTROLS 1 2 Engine Oil Replacement MAIN SWITCH 1. Warm up the engine for several minutes, place the golf car on a level surface, then stop the engine. The main switch controls the following items: OFF ON 3 Use caution not to touch hot engine oil or hot engine parts, during the following procedure.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 30 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 19 MAINTENANCE 1 CONTROLS EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS 2 • 3 • • 4 • • Item CARB. ASSY., LH., JT., CARBURETOR 2 & JT., CARBURETOR 1 T.C.I. MAGNETO ASSY. & PLUG, SPARK CRANKCASE 1 & HEAD, CYLINDER 1 AIR FILTER ASSY. MUFF., 2 PARKING BRAKE PEDAL Press down on the parking brake pedal whenever parking the golf car.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 20 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 29 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS MAINTENANCE 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.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 28 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 21 MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS B Be sure to turn off the main switch and apply the parking brake when you perform maintenance, unless otherwise specified. If the owner is not familiar with servicing the machine, death or serious personal injury can result. When in doubt the work should be done by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 26 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 23 OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 STARTING Engine Cooling Inlet Duct 1. With the parking brake applied, turn the drive select lever to “FWD” for forward, or “REV” for reverse. Check the engine cooling inlet duct for debris. Remove any debris present.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 26 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 23 OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 STARTING Engine Cooling Inlet Duct 1. With the parking brake applied, turn the drive select lever to “FWD” for forward, or “REV” for reverse. Check the engine cooling inlet duct for debris. Remove any debris present.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 22 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 27 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS OPERATION STOPPING NOTICE 1 2 ENGINE OIL 3 4 Y-514 5 6 B MIN MAX C 7 With the golf car parked on level ground, remove the dipstick and make sure the engine oil is between the MIN and MAX marks (the crosshatched area on the end of the dipstick).
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 28 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 21 MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS B Be sure to turn off the main switch and apply the parking brake when you perform maintenance, unless otherwise specified. If the owner is not familiar with servicing the machine, death or serious personal injury can result. When in doubt the work should be done by a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 20 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 29 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS MAINTENANCE 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.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 30 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 19 MAINTENANCE 1 CONTROLS EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS 2 • 3 • • 4 • • Item CARB. ASSY., LH., JT., CARBURETOR 2 & JT., CARBURETOR 1 T.C.I. MAGNETO ASSY. & PLUG, SPARK CRANKCASE 1 & HEAD, CYLINDER 1 AIR FILTER ASSY. MUFF., 2 PARKING BRAKE PEDAL Press down on the parking brake pedal whenever parking the golf car.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 32 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 17 MAINTENANCE CONTROLS 1 2 Engine Oil Replacement MAIN SWITCH 1. Warm up the engine for several minutes, place the golf car on a level surface, then stop the engine. The main switch controls the following items: OFF ON 3 Use caution not to touch hot engine oil or hot engine parts, during the following procedure.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 34 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 15 ! SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS MAINTENANCE Inspection and cleaning: 1 A 2 3. Wash the foam pre-filter in soap and water. Allow it to dry. B å Soap and water ∫ Foam element 4. Check the filter element. If damaged or dirty, replace it. 3 Y-508 4 NOTICE Do not wring out the foam pre-filter, this could cause it to tear.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 12 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 37 MAINTENANCE ! OPERATOR SAFETY l 1 l 2 l 3 l Use extra care in congested areas or when backing up. Always back up slowly, and watch carefully. Transaxle Oil To check transaxle oil level: 1. Place the golf car on a flat, level surface. Avoid starting or stopping abruptly. Vary the speed of the golf car to match the terrain of the course.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 38 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 11 ! OPERATOR SAFETY MAINTENANCE TIP 1 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: For transaxle oil replacement, consult a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 10 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 39 IMPORTANT LABELS 1 1 MAINTENANCE Brake Pedal Free Play Adjustment GOLF CAR SERIAL NUMBER The golf car serial number 1 is identified in the location shown. 2 NOTICE Before adjusting brake pedal free play, pump the brake pedal several times to self-adjust the brakes.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 40 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 9 STORAGE 1 2 3 Perform the following preparations when storing your golf car for extended periods of time: TIP Turn main switch key to “OFF” position, remove key, and store key in a safe place. DRAINING FUEL 4 5 Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Death or serious personal injury can result from failing to comply with the safety instructions in this manual.
LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 8 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 41 IMPORTANT LABELS STORAGE Y-1669a ENGINE PREPARATION 5 6 OPERATION AT HIGHER SPEEDS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL THAT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. 7 8 GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. A fire or explosion could cause SEVERE INJURY or DEATH DEATH. 9 10 2-2 2. Clean exterior of the golf car and apply a rust inhibitor. 3.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 6 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 43 WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 1 8. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Throughout the SORE vehicle warranty period stated above, Yamaha Golf-Car Company will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts. 9. Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner.
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 4 LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 45 WARRANTY 1-1 Y-941 ENG. EARTH OIL LEVEL SWITCH BR OPTIONAL Br G LIMIT SW. B R LIMIT SW. L W 2 3 JW1 B 5 B W L RL BY 4 B Br G RG BW TCI L B STARTER GENERATOR G RW RW G B B L 6 G G R R RW G RW B L L JW1 RELAY JN6-H2105-00 RW B 9 BATTERY B R 8 R Br Br COLOR CODE PILOT LAMP (12V3.4W) MAIN SW. B ....................Black L ....................
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LIT_19626_11_09:LIT_19626_16_05.qxd 5/19/09 9:34 AM Page 1 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.