Yamaha YDRA Owner's/operator's Manual

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS12345678910114-1 JW1!Like all machines, golf cars cancause injury if improperly used ormaintained. This section containsbroad safety practices required forsafe golf car operation. Before golfcars are operated, golf coursepersonnel should establish anyadditional safety practices that maybe required for safe operation.Experience has shown that golfcars are safe when operated inaccordance with the safety warningsaffixed to every golf car. This safeoperation is enhanced when golfcars are used according to the safetyrules and practices established tomeet the terrain and conditions ofthe course they are used on.The information contained here isintended for golf course personnelresponsible for golf car safety. If youare responsible for the operation andmaintenance of this golf car, weencourage you to implement this golfcar safety program.DRIVERQUALIFICATIONSAllow only authorized people tooperate golf cars. It is recommendedthat only people who possess a validmotor vehicle driver’s license beallowed to operate golf cars.Place operation and safetyinstructions recommended by thegolf car manufacturer, along withthe golf course safety rules, in aconspicuous place near the golf carrental area or golf car pick-up area.It is also recommended that thefollowing warning be posted in aconspicuous location:Do Not Operate Golf Cars WhenUnder The Influence Of Alcohol OrDrugsGOLF COURSE SAFETYSURVEYPerform safety surveys regularly toidentify hazardous areas where golfcars should not be operated.GOLF COURSE HAZARDPREVENTIONThe following golf course hazardsmust be made safe:●● Steep Grades. Where steepgrades exist, restrict golf cars todesignated golf car pathwayswhere possible. In addition,identify steep grades with asuitable warning like:Steep Grade, Descend SlowlyWith Foot On Brake●● Sharp Turns, Blind Corners,Bridge Approaches. Chain orrope off these potentiallyhazardous areas or identify themwith a suitable warning describingthe nature of the hazard and theproper precautions to be taken toavoid the hazard.●● Wet Areas. Wet grass may causea golf car to lose traction and mayaffect stability. Reduce speed inwet areas or during periods ofinclement weather.