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OWNERS / OPERATORS
MANUAL
YDRA
4 STROKE GOLF CAR
IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
Particularly important information is TIP
distinguished in this manual by the Yamaha continually seeks
following notations: advancements in product design
and quality; therefore, while this
manual contains the most current
This is the safety alert symbol. It is product information available at the
used to alert you to potential person- time of printing, there may be minor
al injury hazards. Obey all safety discrepancies between your golf car
messages that follow this symbol to and this manual. If you
avoid possible injury or death. have any questions concerning this
manual, please consult your
Yamaha dealer.
TIP
A TIP provides key information to
make procedures easier or clearer.
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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.
YDRA OWNERS/OPERATORS
MANUAL
2009 by Yamaha Golf-Car Company
3rd Edition
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use without the
written permission of
Yamaha Golf-Car Company
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
Particularly important information is TIP
distinguished in this manual by the Yamaha continually seeks
following notations: advancements in product design
and quality; therefore, while this
manual contains the most current
This is the safety alert symbol. It is product information available at the
used to alert you to potential person- time of printing, there may be minor
al injury hazards. Obey all safety discrepancies between your golf car
messages that follow this symbol to and this manual. If you
avoid possible injury or death. have any questions concerning this
manual, please consult your
Yamaha dealer.
TIP
A TIP provides key information to
make procedures easier or clearer.
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NOTES CONTENTS
1 WARRANTY 1
2 IMPORTANT LABELS 2
3 OPERATOR SAFETY 3
4 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 4
5 CONTROLS 5
6 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 6
7 OPERATION 7
8 MAINTENANCE 8
9 STORAGE 9
10 SPECIFICATIONS 10
11 WIRING 11
SHIFT ACTUATOR
ACCESSORY KIT
1 1
Yamaha Golf-Car Company hereby warrants that any Any charges incurred in transporting a golf car
Y-941
new YDRA gas or YDRE electric Yamaha golf car or charger to and from an authorized Yamaha
purchased from an authorized Yamaha golf car deal- golf car dealer for service or in performing field
ENG. EARTH
er in the United States will be free from defects in service are also excluded from this warranty.
2 2
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material and workmanship for FOUR years from date Gasoline powered golf car starting batteries
B
LIMIT SW.
LIMIT SW.
of purchase, subject to the stated limitations. on vehicles equipped with a golf course GPS
device, or any other device with a high
OPTIONAL
BR
DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any autho- parasitic current draw, unless the vehicle is
rized Yamaha golf car dealer will, free of charge, equipped with an optional factory installed
3 repair or replace, at Yamahas option, any part deep cycle starting battery. 3
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adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty work-
manship or material from the factory. Parts used in THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY under this
warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of warranty shall be to:
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the vehicles warranty period. All parts replaced 1. Operate and maintain the golf car and charger as
4 under warranty become property of Yamaha Golf-Car specified in the appropriate Owners/Operators 4
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Company. Manual;
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2. Give notice to an authorized Yamaha golf car
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten
include any failures caused by: (10) days after discovery, and make the vehicle or
5 a. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse, including
lack of proper maintenance, and use contrary
charger available at that time for inspection and
repairs by the dealers authorized representative.
5
B
to the Owners/Operators Manual instructions. BLADE FUSE (10A)-ATC
b. Accident or collision damage. WARRANTY TRANSFER: Any transfer of warranty
B
c. Installation of parts or accessories that are not must take place within the first three years of the
B
6 original equipment. original in-service date of the vehicle. The vehicle
6
B
G
REGULATOR
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d. Fading, rust, or deterioration due to exposure must be re-registered by an authorized Yamaha Golf- VOLTAGE
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or ordinary wear and tear. Car Dealer within 30 days of transfer. A fee may be
G
e. Modifications or alterations that affect the cars charged for the transfer of the warranty.
ENG. EARTH
condition, operation, performance, or durability,
STARTER GENERATOR
B
or which makes the car serve a purpose other
7 YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY MAKES NO
7
G
than use as a two-person, golf course vehicle. OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED
RW G
G
B
L
R
f. Damage due to improper transportation. OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
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g. Acts of God, i.e. lightning, hail damage, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-
flooding, fire, etc. TICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE
ENG. STOP
JN6-H2105-00
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OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS
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WARRANTY COVERAGE: WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY
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Year 1: The first year of warranty shall cover the entire YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY AND EXCLUDED
vehicle except for the Specific Exclusions FROM THIS WARRANTY.
RELAY
below.
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Year 2: The second year exclusions are the YDRA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
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BY
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battery, body parts, seats, mats, bumper HOW LONG IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
assembly, bag carrier, scorecard holder, trim, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
BATTERY
and the Specific Exclusions below. YOU. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY
Year 3: The third year exclusions include the second IS ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
year exclusions, plus the control cables and AGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOME STATES
10 electrical system (except electronic speed DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA- 10
B
BW
RG
RY
BY
controller, battery charger, and electric motor),
B
TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
and the Specific Exclusions below.
BLADE FUSE (4A)-ATM
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY
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Year 4: The fourth year of the warranty covers only NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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the electric motor, speed controller, battery
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B
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charger, and transaxle on the YDRE and the
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THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
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R
P
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engine, clutch system (except drive belt), and RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
Br R
Y BR
G G
B ....................Black
L ......................Blue
G ...................Green
Y...................Yellow
R ......................Red
P ......................Pink
Br ..................Brown
W ...................White
B/R .........Black/Red
Y/B .....Yellow/Black
R/Y .......Red/Yellow
R/W ........Red/White
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transaxle on the YDRA. RIGHTS, WHICH VARY, FROM STATE TO STATE.
B
R
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RY RW
B
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COLOR CODE
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SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS: Specific exclusions from
OFF
BODY EARTH
ON
this warranty shall include the following: Yamaha Golf-Car Company,
FWD +
REV +
FWD -
Any parts replaced due to normal wear or
REV -
NEWNAN, GEORGIA 30265-1320
BUZZER
ACCEL SW.
FWD
REV
MAIN SW.
PILOT LAMP
elements, tire wear, spark plugs, starter and EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/1/09 LIT-13710-01-10
SWITCH
(12V3.4W)
BACK
SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
1 BATTERIES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 1
Items YDRA The California Air Resources Board and Yamaha Free from defects in materials and workmanship that
Golf-Car Company are pleased to explain the emis- cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in
Battery: BCI group 24, sions control system warranty on your 2008 small off- all material respects to that part as described in
2 RC: minimum 75 min road engine (SORE) vehicle. In California, new Yamaha Golf-Car Companys application for certifica- 2
CCA: minimum 400A SORE vehicles must be designed, built and equipped tion.
to meet the States stringent anti-smog standards.
Yamaha Golf-Car Company must warrant the EECS The warranty period begins on the date the SORE
on your SORE vehicle for the period of time listed vehicle is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first
3 below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or placed into service. The warranty period is two years. 3
CHASSIS improper maintenance of your SORE vehicle.
Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated
Items YDRA Your EECS may include parts such as the carburetor, below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as fol-
fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic
4 Steering system: converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves,
lows:
4
Type Rack and Pinion canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, 1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for
and other associated emission-related components. replacement as required maintenance in the writ-
Steering angle (L.H.) 1.85 turn ten instructions supplied, is warranted for the war-
5 Steering angle (R.H.) 1.85 turn Where a warrantable condition exists, Yamaha Golf-
Car Company will repair your SORE vehicle at no
ranty period stated above. If the part fails during
the period of warranty coverage, the part will be
5
Brakes: cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. repaired or replaced by Yamaha Golf-Car
Company according to subsection (4) below. Any
Brake system Mechanical MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE: such part repaired or replaced under warranty will
Type of brake Maintenance-Free internal transaxle disc brake
6 This emissions control system is warranted for two
years. If any emission-related part on your equip- 2.
be warranted for the remainder of the period.
Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regu-
6
Brake pedal free play linkage
ment is defective, the part will be repaired or lar inspection in the written instructions supplied is
adjustment 45-50 mm replaced by Yamaha Golf-Car Company. warranted for the warranty period stated above.
(1.77-1.96 in.) Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty
7 (Brake cable end play) 0.1-0.5 mm (0.004-0.02 in.)
OWNERS WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the SORE vehicle owner, you are responsible for
will be warranted for the remaining warranty
period.
7
Parking brake: performance of the required maintenance listed in your 3. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replace-
owners manual. Yamaha Golf-Car Company recom- ment as required maintenance in the written
Type Foot type; parking brake with automatic mends that you retain all receipts covering mainte- instructions supplied is warranted for the period of
8 release. nance on your SORE vehicle, but Yamaha Golf-Car
Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
time before the first scheduled replacement date 8
for that part. If the part fails before the first sched-
Release timing receipts. uled replacement, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Yamaha Golf-Car Company according
(With pedal segment in second As the SORE vehicle owner, you should however be to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or
9 notch) aware that Yamaha Golf-Car Company may deny you replaced under warranty will be warranted for the 9
(Bolt heads round parallel to arm) 0.0 ~ 0.3 mm (0.000 ~ 0.001 in.) warranty coverage if your SORE vehicle or a part has remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled
failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance replacement point for the part.
Wheel: or unapproved modifications. 4. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under
the warranty provisions herein must be performed
10 Tire size: You are responsible for presenting your SORE vehicle at a warranty station at no charge to the owner. 10
Front 18 x 8.508.00/4 PR to Yamaha Golf-Car Companys distribution center or 5. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty
service center as soon as the problem exists. The war- services or repairs will be provided at all of our dis-
Rear 18 x 8.508.00/4 PR ranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable tribution centers that are franchised to service the
Rim size: 7.00I8.00 amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a subject engines or equipment.
11 Tire pressure: 110 kPa, 1.1 kgf/cm2 (16 psi) question regarding your warranty coverage, you should 6. The SORE vehicle owner will not be charged for 11
contact YGC Service at 1-866-747-4027. diagnostic labor that is directly associated with
diagnosis of a defective, emission-related warrant-
GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: ed part, provided that such diagnostic work is per-
Yamaha Golf-Car Company warrants to the ultimate formed at a warranty station.
purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the 7. Yamaha Golf-Car Company is liable for damages
SORE vehicle is: to other engine or equipment components proxi-
mately caused by a failure under warranty of any
Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all warranted part.
applicable regulations; and
WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS
1 ENGINE 1
8. Throughout the SORE vehicle warranty period Items YDRA
stated above, Yamaha Golf-Car Company will Description:
maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to
2 meet the expected demand for such parts. Engine type 4-stroke, Gasoline, 60 incline OHV 2
9. Any replacement part may be used in the perfor- Number of cylinders Single
mance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and
must be provided without charge to the owner. Displacement 357 cm3
Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations Bore x stroke 85 x 63 mm (3.30 x 2.48 in.)
3 of Yamaha Golf-Car Company.
Compression ratio 8.1:1
3
10. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by
the Air Resources Board may not be used. The Rated output 8.5 kw (11.4 hp)/3500 rpm
use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts Cooling system Forced air-cooled
by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disal-
4 lowing a warranty claims. Yamaha Golf-Car Starting system Starter 4
Company will not be liable to warrant failures of Ignition system TCI Magneto
warranted parts caused by the use of a non-
exempted add-on or modified part. Spark plug type BPR2ES
5 Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in.) 5
WARRANTED PARTS:
Lubrication system Splash-style positive oil lubrication
The repair or replacement of any warranted part other-
wise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded Engine oil type YAMALUBE 10W40 4-cycle oil
from such warranty coverage if Yamaha Golf-Car Engine oil capacity 1.0 L, 1000 cc (1.0 US qt)
6 Company demonstrates that the SORE vehicle has
been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and Oil change quantity 1.0 L, 1000 cc (1.0 US qt) 6
that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was
the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement
of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a
7 component that has a factory installed, and properly
operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for TRANSMISSION 7
warranty coverage. The following emission warranty
parts are covered: Items YDRA
8 1.
2.
Fuel Tank
Fuel Cap
Transmission: 8
Type V-belt automatic centrifugal engagement
3. Fuel Line
4. Fuel Line Fittings V-belt width and outer line length 29.5 x 1010 mm (1.16 x 39.76 in.)
5. Clamps V-belt wear limit 27.7 mm (1.09 in.)
9 6. Control Valves 9
7. Control Solenoids Governor:
8. Electronic Controls
9. Control Cables
Type Oil bath flyweight
10. Control Linkages Factory speed setting 19 km/h (12 mph)
10 10
Differential/reduction gear:
Differential type Bevel gear
Lubricant/capacity Yamalube Shaft Drive Gear Oil/
11 1750 mL, 1750 cc (1.85 US quarts) 11
Y-1669a
1 every 60-90 days to keep it fully 1
With the key removed and the spark charged. The battery must be
plug lead disconnected, turn the kept fully charged to avoid
clutch by hand until compression is damage.
2 felt. This puts the valves in the 2
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closed position. 3. Batteries like the one supplied
r gulateur afin
PERTE DE CONTROLE QUI POURRAIT
VITESSE POURRAIT PROVOQUER LA
L'OPERATION A UNE PLUS HAUTE
daugmenter la vitesse.
SERIEUSE, OU LA MORT.
PREPARATION level inside the battery for the
one-year warranty period provid-
1. Verify the tire pressure is set to ed by the manufacturer.
4 110 kPa, 1.1 kgf/cm2 (16 psi). 4
2. Clean exterior of the golf car and
speed.
9 9
Keep heat, sparks, and open flame
away from fuel tank and fuel lines.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE. A fire or explosion could
10 10
running or hot.
11 11
2
the remaining digits are the unit To adjust the brake pedal free play:
production number. Keep a record
of these numbers for reference 1. Remove the floor mat and
4 when ordering parts from a Yamaha service lid from the floor of the 4
Y-1539
Golf-Car Company dealer. golf car.
6 Y-61c
2. Check the brake pedal free play 6
by pressing against the pedal
3 Engine Information with two fingers (using light
7 force) and measuring the 7
distance the pedal travels before
SM-03-399
a 17
18
resistance is felt.
16
15
14
13
12
8 8
11
10
3
9
8
7
CONTROLS MAINTENANCE
FEATURES Oil filler hole
1 4
A 1
1 Brake pedal NOTICE
6 2 Parking brake pedal
3 Accelerator pedal Use care not to fill past the MAX
2 dipstick mark, and be sure no 2
3 5 4 Steering wheel
5 Oil warning light foreign material enters the
crankcase. Serious engine
6 Main switch
3 damage can result. 3
7 Drive select lever Y-515
8 Choke knob After replacing engine oil, check for
2 1
Y-916
9 Seat oil leaks around the drain plug. If oil
4 a Front body leaks are found, consult a Yamaha 4
b Front tire dealer.
8 c Front bumper
d Battery
5 e Rear body A
Air Filter 5
f Fuel shutoff valve B To remove the air filter elements:
g Fuel cap
A
6 h Rear tire 1. Unlatch the air filter cover clips 6
i Rear bumper and remove cover.
A
Y-903ab
Air filter cover clips
7 Air filter cover 7
Y-518
11 11
MAINTENANCE CONTROLS
Engine Oil Replacement MAIN SWITCH
1 1
1. Warm up the engine for several The main switch controls the
minutes, place the golf car on a following items:
level surface, then stop the engine.
2 OFF OFF 2
ON All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed only in this
3 Use caution not to touch hot position. 3
engine oil or hot engine parts,
during the following procedure.
Death or serious personal injury
4 can result from failing to comply 4
with the safety instructions in this Y-912b
manual.
5 2. Place an oil pan under the OFF ON 5
engine drain plug. ON Electrical circuits are switched on.
The golf car can be driven.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and let
6 the oil drain completely. 6
TIP
7 Dispose of used oil in an 7
Y-913b
environmentally safe way, such as
Y-624
taking oil to an oil collection station.
8 4. Install the drain plug, along with OFF OIL WARNING LIGHT 8
ON
a new drain plug gasket, finger- When the engine oil level falls below
tight before tightening to the an acceptable level, this light comes
9 Recommended oil:
following torque: on. 9
YAMALUBE 10W40 Drain plug torque:
31 Nm, 3.1 m.kg A
10 Engine oil capacity: (23 ft.lb) NOTICE 10
Y-914
1.0 L, 1000 cc
If the light comes on, stop the
(1.0 US qt) 5. Add the correct quantity of oil engine, check the engine oil level
through the oil filler hole. and add oil as necessary. Engine
11 Oil change quantity: 11
damage can result from low
1.0 L, 1000 cc TIP engine oil levels. (See page 6-3).
(1.0 US qt) Recommended engine oil
classification: API Service SE, SF, or Oil warning light
SG. Engine oils labeled Energy
Conserving II are recommended.
CONTROLS MAINTENANCE
DRIVE SELECT LEVER Spark Plug Inspection
1 1
The drive select lever is used to shift You should periodically remove and
the golf car into forward or reverse. inspect the spark plug. Dirty or
After coming to a complete stop, worn spark plugs can cause poor
2 move the lever to the desired performance. 2
position.
3 Y-18
Lever Position Car Movement
When removing or installing the 3
F FORWARD spark plug, be careful not to
R REVERSE damage the insulator. A damaged
4 insulator could allow external 4
sparks, which could lead to
TIP explosion or fire. Death or serious
personal injury can result from
The back-up buzzer will beep when
5 BEEP the drive select lever is turned to R.
failing to comply with the safety 5
instructions in this manual.
6 Spark plug 6
Spark plug cap
Y-920
1. Check for discoloration and
7 remove carbon deposits with a 7
spark plug cleaner or wire
B
brush. The normal electrode
A
color will be tan.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
8 2. Check the spark plug type, and 8
The accelerator pedal controls the A
Y-516 check the spark plug gap with a
golf cars speed. feeler gauge.
9 Action Car Speed Standard spark plug:
9
Y-20A Depress pedal Increase BPR2ES
Release pedal Decrease Spark plug gap:
10 0.7 0.8 mm (0.028 0.031 in.) 10
Accelerator pedal
Gap
11 BRAKE PEDAL 3. Clean the gasket and plug 11
surfaces and install the spark
Press down on the brake pedal to A plug finger-tight before tightening
stop the golf car. to the following torque:
B Brake pedal Spark plug torque:
Y-21a 20 Nm, 2.0 m.kg
Y-37
(14.5 ft.lb)
MAINTENANCE CONTROLS
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE
1 AND COMPONENTS PEDAL 1
Counterclockwise/open
Y-1572
Y-905
7-1
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9 Accelerator Pedal 9
1. WARNING! Make sure the
A main switch is in the OFF
10 position. 10
2. Make sure the accelerator pedal
operates smoothly.
11 11
Accelerator pedal
Y-20A
9 Accelerator Pedal 9
1. WARNING! Make sure the
A main switch is in the OFF
10 position. 10
2. Make sure the accelerator pedal
operates smoothly.
11 11
Accelerator pedal
Y-20A
7-1
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Y-905
MAINTENANCE CONTROLS
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE
1 AND COMPONENTS PEDAL 1
Counterclockwise/open
Y-1572
CONTROLS MAINTENANCE
DRIVE SELECT LEVER Spark Plug Inspection
1 1
The drive select lever is used to shift You should periodically remove and
the golf car into forward or reverse. inspect the spark plug. Dirty or
After coming to a complete stop, worn spark plugs can cause poor
2 move the lever to the desired performance. 2
position.
3 Y-18
Lever Position Car Movement
When removing or installing the 3
F FORWARD spark plug, be careful not to
R REVERSE damage the insulator. A damaged
4 insulator could allow external 4
sparks, which could lead to
TIP explosion or fire. Death or serious
personal injury can result from
The back-up buzzer will beep when
5 BEEP the drive select lever is turned to R.
failing to comply with the safety 5
instructions in this manual.
6 Spark plug 6
Spark plug cap
Y-920
1. Check for discoloration and
7 remove carbon deposits with a 7
spark plug cleaner or wire
B
brush. The normal electrode
A
color will be tan.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
8 2. Check the spark plug type, and 8
The accelerator pedal controls the A
Y-516 check the spark plug gap with a
golf cars speed. feeler gauge.
9 Action Car Speed Standard spark plug:
9
Y-20A Depress pedal Increase BPR2ES
Release pedal Decrease Spark plug gap:
10 0.7 0.8 mm (0.028 0.031 in.) 10
Accelerator pedal
Gap
11 BRAKE PEDAL 3. Clean the gasket and plug 11
surfaces and install the spark
Press down on the brake pedal to A plug finger-tight before tightening
stop the golf car. to the following torque:
B Brake pedal Spark plug torque:
Y-21a 20 Nm, 2.0 m.kg
Y-37
(14.5 ft.lb)
MAINTENANCE CONTROLS
Engine Oil Replacement MAIN SWITCH
1 1
1. Warm up the engine for several The main switch controls the
minutes, place the golf car on a following items:
level surface, then stop the engine.
2 OFF OFF 2
ON All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed only in this
3 Use caution not to touch hot position. 3
engine oil or hot engine parts,
during the following procedure.
Death or serious personal injury
4 can result from failing to comply 4
with the safety instructions in this Y-912b
manual.
5 2. Place an oil pan under the OFF ON 5
engine drain plug. ON Electrical circuits are switched on.
The golf car can be driven.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and let
6 the oil drain completely. 6
TIP
7 Dispose of used oil in an 7
environmentally safe way, such as Y-913b
Y-624
taking oil to an oil collection station.
8 4. Install the drain plug, along with OFF OIL WARNING LIGHT 8
ON
a new drain plug gasket, finger- When the engine oil level falls below
tight before tightening to the an acceptable level, this light comes
9 Recommended oil:
following torque: on. 9
YAMALUBE 10W40 Drain plug torque:
31 Nm, 3.1 m.kg A
10 Engine oil capacity: (23 ft.lb) NOTICE 10
1.0 L, 1000 cc Y-914
If the light comes on, stop the
(1.0 US qt) 5. Add the correct quantity of oil engine, check the engine oil level
through the oil filler hole. and add oil as necessary. Engine
11 Oil change quantity: 11
damage can result from low
1.0 L, 1000 cc TIP engine oil levels. (See page 6-3).
(1.0 US qt) Recommended engine oil
classification: API Service SE, SF, or Oil warning light
SG. Engine oils labeled Energy
Conserving II are recommended.
CONTROLS MAINTENANCE
4 FEATURES Oil filler hole
1 A 1
1 Brake pedal NOTICE
6 2 Parking brake pedal
3 Accelerator pedal Use care not to fill past the MAX
2 dipstick mark, and be sure no 2
3 5 4 Steering wheel
5 Oil warning light foreign material enters the
crankcase. Serious engine
6 Main switch
3 damage can result. 3
7 Drive select lever Y-515
8 Choke knob After replacing engine oil, check for
2 1
Y-916
9 Seat oil leaks around the drain plug. If oil
4 a Front body leaks are found, consult a Yamaha 4
b Front tire dealer.
8 c Front bumper
d Battery
5 e Rear body A
Air Filter 5
f Fuel shutoff valve B To remove the air filter elements:
g Fuel cap
A
6 h Rear tire 1. Unlatch the air filter cover clips 6
i Rear bumper and remove cover.
A
Y-903ab
Air filter cover clips
7 Air filter cover 7
Y-518
11 11
the remaining digits are the unit To adjust the brake pedal free play:
production number. Keep a record
of these numbers for reference 1. Remove the floor mat and
4 when ordering parts from a Yamaha service lid from the floor of the 4
Y-1539
Golf-Car Company dealer. golf car.
6 Y-61c
2. Check the brake pedal free play 6
by pressing against the pedal
3 Engine Information with two fingers (using light
7 force) and measuring the 7
distance the pedal travels before
SM-03-399
a 17
18
resistance is felt.
16
15
14
13
12
11
8 3 7
8
9
10
8
Brake pedal free play :
45-50 mm (1.77-1.96 in.)
9 9
Y-851B
Y-62b 3. If the free play distance needs
adjusting, loosen the lock nut
10 and turn the adjusting nut in 10
or out until the free play
A B
Y-852A specification is met. Then tighten
the lock nut in place.
11 11
NOTICE
Do not over-tighten the brake
Y-909A
cables. Over-tightening will
increase brake wear and affect
overall performance of car.
Premature brake wear can result.
Y-1669a
1 every 60-90 days to keep it fully 1
With the key removed and the spark charged. The battery must be
plug lead disconnected, turn the kept fully charged to avoid
clutch by hand until compression is damage.
2 felt. This puts the valves in the 2
JW1-K8297-01
closed position. 3. Batteries like the one supplied
r gulateur afin
PERTE DE CONTROLE QUI POURRAIT
VITESSE POURRAIT PROVOQUER LA
L'OPERATION A UNE PLUS HAUTE
daugmenter la vitesse.
SERIEUSE, OU LA MORT.
PREPARATION level inside the battery for the
one-year warranty period provid-
1. Verify the tire pressure is set to ed by the manufacturer.
4 110 kPa, 1.1 kgf/cm2 (16 psi). 4
2. Clean exterior of the golf car and
speed.
9 9
Keep heat, sparks, and open flame
away from fuel tank and fuel lines.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE. A fire or explosion could
10 10
running or hot.
11 11
2
WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS
1 ENGINE 1
8. Throughout the SORE vehicle warranty period Items YDRA
stated above, Yamaha Golf-Car Company will Description:
maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to
2 meet the expected demand for such parts. Engine type 4-stroke, Gasoline, 60 incline OHV 2
9. Any replacement part may be used in the perfor- Number of cylinders Single
mance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and
must be provided without charge to the owner. Displacement 357 cm3
Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations Bore x stroke 85 x 63 mm (3.30 x 2.48 in.)
3 of Yamaha Golf-Car Company.
Compression ratio 8.1:1
3
10. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by
the Air Resources Board may not be used. The Rated output 8.5 kw (11.4 hp)/3500 rpm
use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts Cooling system Forced air-cooled
by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disal-
4 lowing a warranty claims. Yamaha Golf-Car Starting system Starter 4
Company will not be liable to warrant failures of Ignition system TCI Magneto
warranted parts caused by the use of a non-
exempted add-on or modified part. Spark plug type BPR2ES
5 Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in.) 5
WARRANTED PARTS:
Lubrication system Splash-style positive oil lubrication
The repair or replacement of any warranted part other-
wise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded Engine oil type YAMALUBE 10W40 4-cycle oil
from such warranty coverage if Yamaha Golf-Car Engine oil capacity 1.0 L, 1000 cc (1.0 US qt)
6 Company demonstrates that the SORE vehicle has
been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and Oil change quantity 1.0 L, 1000 cc (1.0 US qt) 6
that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was
the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement
of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a
7 component that has a factory installed, and properly
operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for TRANSMISSION 7
warranty coverage. The following emission warranty
parts are covered: Items YDRA
8 1.
2.
Fuel Tank
Fuel Cap
Transmission: 8
Type V-belt automatic centrifugal engagement
3. Fuel Line
4. Fuel Line Fittings V-belt width and outer line length 29.5 x 1010 mm (1.16 x 39.76 in.)
5. Clamps V-belt wear limit 27.7 mm (1.09 in.)
9 6. Control Valves 9
7. Control Solenoids Governor:
8. Electronic Controls
9. Control Cables
Type Oil bath flyweight
10. Control Linkages Factory speed setting 19 km/h (12 mph)
10 10
Differential/reduction gear:
Differential type Bevel gear
Lubricant/capacity Yamalube Shaft Drive Gear Oil/
11 1750 mL, 1750 cc (1.85 US quarts) 11
SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
1 BATTERIES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 1
Items YDRA The California Air Resources Board and Yamaha Free from defects in materials and workmanship that
Golf-Car Company are pleased to explain the emis- cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in
Battery: BCI group 24, sions control system warranty on your 2008 small off- all material respects to that part as described in
2 RC: minimum 75 min road engine (SORE) vehicle. In California, new Yamaha Golf-Car Companys application for certifica- 2
CCA: minimum 400A SORE vehicles must be designed, built and equipped tion.
to meet the States stringent anti-smog standards.
Yamaha Golf-Car Company must warrant the EECS The warranty period begins on the date the SORE
on your SORE vehicle for the period of time listed vehicle is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first
3 below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or placed into service. The warranty period is two years. 3
CHASSIS improper maintenance of your SORE vehicle.
Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated
Items YDRA Your EECS may include parts such as the carburetor, below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as fol-
fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic
4 Steering system: converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves,
lows:
4
Type Rack and Pinion canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, 1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for
and other associated emission-related components. replacement as required maintenance in the writ-
Steering angle (L.H.) 1.85 turn ten instructions supplied, is warranted for the war-
5 Steering angle (R.H.) 1.85 turn Where a warrantable condition exists, Yamaha Golf-
Car Company will repair your SORE vehicle at no
ranty period stated above. If the part fails during
the period of warranty coverage, the part will be
5
Brakes: cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. repaired or replaced by Yamaha Golf-Car
Company according to subsection (4) below. Any
Brake system Mechanical MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE: such part repaired or replaced under warranty will
Type of brake Maintenance-Free internal transaxle disc brake
6 This emissions control system is warranted for two
years. If any emission-related part on your equip- 2.
be warranted for the remainder of the period.
Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regu-
6
Brake pedal free play linkage
ment is defective, the part will be repaired or lar inspection in the written instructions supplied is
adjustment 45-50 mm replaced by Yamaha Golf-Car Company. warranted for the warranty period stated above.
(1.77-1.96 in.) Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty
7 (Brake cable end play) 0.1-0.5 mm (0.004-0.02 in.)
OWNERS WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the SORE vehicle owner, you are responsible for
will be warranted for the remaining warranty
period.
7
Parking brake: performance of the required maintenance listed in your 3. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replace-
owners manual. Yamaha Golf-Car Company recom- ment as required maintenance in the written
Type Foot type; parking brake with automatic mends that you retain all receipts covering mainte- instructions supplied is warranted for the period of
8 release. nance on your SORE vehicle, but Yamaha Golf-Car
Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
time before the first scheduled replacement date 8
for that part. If the part fails before the first sched-
Release timing receipts. uled replacement, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Yamaha Golf-Car Company according
(With pedal segment in second As the SORE vehicle owner, you should however be to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or
9 notch) aware that Yamaha Golf-Car Company may deny you replaced under warranty will be warranted for the 9
(Bolt heads round parallel to arm) 0.0 ~ 0.3 mm (0.000 ~ 0.001 in.) warranty coverage if your SORE vehicle or a part has remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled
failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance replacement point for the part.
Wheel: or unapproved modifications. 4. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under
the warranty provisions herein must be performed
10 Tire size: You are responsible for presenting your SORE vehicle at a warranty station at no charge to the owner. 10
Front 18 x 8.508.00/4 PR to Yamaha Golf-Car Companys distribution center or 5. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty
service center as soon as the problem exists. The war- services or repairs will be provided at all of our dis-
Rear 18 x 8.508.00/4 PR ranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable tribution centers that are franchised to service the
Rim size: 7.00I8.00 amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a subject engines or equipment.
11 Tire pressure: 110 kPa, 1.1 kgf/cm2 (16 psi) question regarding your warranty coverage, you should 6. The SORE vehicle owner will not be charged for 11
contact YGC Service at 1-866-747-4027. diagnostic labor that is directly associated with
diagnosis of a defective, emission-related warrant-
GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: ed part, provided that such diagnostic work is per-
Yamaha Golf-Car Company warrants to the ultimate formed at a warranty station.
purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the 7. Yamaha Golf-Car Company is liable for damages
SORE vehicle is: to other engine or equipment components proxi-
mately caused by a failure under warranty of any
Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all warranted part.
applicable regulations; and
SHIFT ACTUATOR
ACCESSORY KIT
1 1
Yamaha Golf-Car Company hereby warrants that any Any charges incurred in transporting a golf car
Y-941
new YDRA gas or YDRE electric Yamaha golf car or charger to and from an authorized Yamaha
ENG. EARTH
purchased from an authorized Yamaha golf car deal- golf car dealer for service or in performing field
er in the United States will be free from defects in service are also excluded from this warranty.
2 2
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material and workmanship for FOUR years from date Gasoline powered golf car starting batteries
LIMIT SW.
LIMIT SW.
of purchase, subject to the stated limitations. on vehicles equipped with a golf course GPS
device, or any other device with a high
OPTIONAL
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DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any autho- parasitic current draw, unless the vehicle is
rized Yamaha golf car dealer will, free of charge, equipped with an optional factory installed
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repair or replace, at Yamahas option, any part deep cycle starting battery.
G
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adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty work-
manship or material from the factory. Parts used in THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY under this
warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of warranty shall be to:
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the vehicles warranty period. All parts replaced 1. Operate and maintain the golf car and charger as
4 under warranty become property of Yamaha Golf-Car specified in the appropriate Owners/Operators 4
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Company. Manual;
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2. Give notice to an authorized Yamaha golf car
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from this warranty shall dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten
include any failures caused by: (10) days after discovery, and make the vehicle or
5 a. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse, including
lack of proper maintenance, and use contrary
charger available at that time for inspection and
repairs by the dealers authorized representative.
5
B
to the Owners/Operators Manual instructions. BLADE FUSE (10A)-ATC
b. Accident or collision damage. WARRANTY TRANSFER: Any transfer of warranty
B
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c. Installation of parts or accessories that are not must take place within the first three years of the
B
6 original equipment. original in-service date of the vehicle. The vehicle
6
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REGULATOR
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d. Fading, rust, or deterioration due to exposure must be re-registered by an authorized Yamaha Golf- VOLTAGE
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or ordinary wear and tear. Car Dealer within 30 days of transfer. A fee may be
G
e. Modifications or alterations that affect the cars charged for the transfer of the warranty.
ENG. EARTH
condition, operation, performance, or durability,
STARTER GENERATOR
B
or which makes the car serve a purpose other YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY MAKES NO
7 7
G
than use as a two-person, golf course vehicle. OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED
RW G
G
B
L
R
f. Damage due to improper transportation. OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
RW
R
B
L
g. Acts of God, i.e. lightning, hail damage, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-
flooding, fire, etc. TICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE
ENG. STOP
JN6-H2105-00
B
OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIMITS STATED IN THIS
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WARRANTY COVERAGE: WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY
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B
Year 1: The first year of warranty shall cover the entire YAMAHA GOLF-CAR COMPANY AND EXCLUDED
vehicle except for the Specific Exclusions FROM THIS WARRANTY.
RELAY
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below.
Year 2: The second year exclusions are the YDRA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
BW
RG
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BY
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battery, body parts, seats, mats, bumper HOW LONG IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
assembly, bag carrier, scorecard holder, trim, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
BATTERY
and the Specific Exclusions below. YOU. ALSO EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY
Year 3: The third year exclusions include the second IS ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
year exclusions, plus the control cables and AGES INCLUDING LOSS OF USE. SOME STATES
10 electrical system (except electronic speed DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA- 10
B
BW
RG
RY
BY
B
controller, battery charger, and electric motor), TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
BLADE FUSE (4A)-ATM
and the Specific Exclusions below. DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY
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Year 4: The fourth year of the warranty covers only NOT APPLY TO YOU.
B
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P
R
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B
the electric motor, speed controller, battery
RL
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B
BR
RY B
G
charger, and transaxle on the YDRE and the THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RW
R
P
Br
engine, clutch system (except drive belt), and RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
Br R
Y BR
G G
B ....................Black
L ......................Blue
G ...................Green
Y...................Yellow
R ......................Red
P ......................Pink
Br ..................Brown
W ...................White
B/R .........Black/Red
Y/B .....Yellow/Black
R/Y .......Red/Yellow
R/W ........Red/White
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transaxle on the YDRA. RIGHTS, WHICH VARY, FROM STATE TO STATE.
B
R
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RY RW
B
B
COLOR CODE
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SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS: Specific exclusions from
OFF
BODY EARTH
ON
this warranty shall include the following: Yamaha Golf-Car Company,
FWD +
REV +
FWD -
Any parts replaced due to normal wear or
REV -
NEWNAN, GEORGIA 30265-1320
BUZZER
ACCEL SW.
FWD
REV
MAIN SW.
PILOT LAMP
elements, tire wear, spark plugs, starter and EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/1/09 LIT-13710-01-10
SWITCH
(12V3.4W)
BACK
NOTES CONTENTS
1 WARRANTY 1
2 IMPORTANT LABELS 2
3 OPERATOR SAFETY 3
4 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 4
5 CONTROLS 5
6 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 6
7 OPERATION 7
8 MAINTENANCE 8
9 STORAGE 9
10 SPECIFICATIONS 10
11 WIRING 11
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.
YDRA OWNERS/OPERATORS
MANUAL
2009 by Yamaha Golf-Car Company
3rd Edition
All rights reserved. Any reprinting
or unauthorized use without the
written permission of
Yamaha Golf-Car Company
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
LIT-19626-11-09
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