Maintenance Centre
Petrol Golf Buggy Controls and Indicators
- KEY/LIGHT SWITCH:
Located on the dash panel, this switch enables the basic electrical system of the vehicle to be turned on and off by turning the key. To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended, the key should be turned to the 'OFF' position and removed. If the vehicle is equipped with lights, the key switch has a position to operate them, indicated by the light icon.
- DIRECTION SELECTOR:
To reduce the possibility of component damage, the vehicle must be completely stopped before moving the direction selector.
- CHOKE:
The choke is used to aide cold starting.
- FUEL GAUGE:
The fuel gauge (if equipped) will either be located on the dashboard panel (electric) or directly on the fuel tank (mechanical).
- LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT:
A low oil pressure indicator light is located on the dash panel. The light illuminates when the oil pressure is low. Check oil level. If oil level is between 'ADD' and 'FULL' mark on dipstick, a mechanical problem exists within the engine and the vehicle must not be driven. Contact the person responsible and refill with the correct type oil.
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL:
With the key switch ‘ON’, depressing the accelerator pedal starts the engine. When the pedal is released, the engine will stop. To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the service brake. If key switch is ‘ON’ and park brake is set, depressing the accelerator inadvertently will release the park brake and will cause the vehicle to move which could cause severe injury or death. Depressing the accelerator pedal will release the park brake if it is engaged. This is a feature to assure the vehicle is not driven with the park brake engaged. Depressing the accelerator pedal is not the preferred method of releasing the park brake.
- COMBINATION SERVICE AND PARK BRAKE PEDAL:
The brake pedal incorporates a park brake feature. To engage, push down on the upper section of the pedal until it locks in place. The park brake will release when the service brake pedal is depressed. Use the lower section of the brake pedal to operate the service brake system.
- HORN:
The horn is operated by pushing the horn button located on the floor to the left of the brake pedal if your buggy is fitted with one.
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