Cushman 2012 HAULER 1000, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
A tire explosion can cause severe injury or death. Never exceed the inflation pressure rating on
the tire sidewall.
To reduce the possibility of tire explosion, pressurize tire with small amounts of air applied inter-
mittently to seat beads. Due to the low volume of the small tires, overinflation can occur in sec-
onds. Never exceed the tire manufacturer’s recommendation when seating a bead. Protect face
and eyes from escaping air when removing a valve core.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury caused by a broken socket when removing wheels, use
only sockets designed for impact wrench use.
DO NOT use low inflation tires on any E-Z-GO vehicle. DO NOT use any tire which has a recom-
mended inflation pressure less than the inflation pressure recommended in the owner’s guide.
Use caution when inflating tires. Overinflation could cause the tire to separate from the wheel or
cause the tire to explode, either of which could cause severe injury.
Tire Repair
Tool List Qty. Tool List Qty.
Lug wrench, 3/4" ..........................................................1 Impact socket, 3/4" ................................................. 1
Impact wrench .............................................................1 Torque wrench, ft. lbs.............................................. 1
Use caution when inflating tires. Due to the low volume of the small tires, overinflation can occur in seconds. Overin-
flation could cause the tire to separate from the wheel or cause the tire to explode.
Tire inflation should be determined by the condition of the terrain. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section for rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure. For outdoor applications with major use on grassy areas, the following should be
considered. On hard turf, it is desirable to have a
slightly higher inflation pressure. On very soft turf, a lower pres-
sure reduces the possibility of tires cutting into the turf. For vehicles being used on paved or hard surfaces, tire infla-
tion pressure should be in the higher allowable range, but under no condition should inflation pressure be higher than
recommended on tire sidewall.
All four tires should have the same pressure for optimum handling characteristics.
Be sure to install the valve stem dust cap after checking or inflating.
The vehicle is fitted with low pressure tubeless tires mounted on one piece rims; therefore, the most cost effective
way to repair a puncture in the tread is to use a commercial tire plug.
Tire plug tools and plugs are available at most automotive parts outlets and have the advantage of not requiring the tire
be removed from the wheel.
If the tire is flat, remove the wheel and inflate the tire to the maximum recommended pressure for the tire. Immerse
the tire in water to locate the leak and mark with chalk. Insert tire plug in accordance with manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury, be sure the mounting/demounting machine is anchored
to floor. Wear OSHA approved safety equipment when mounting/demounting tires.
If the tire is to be removed or mounted, the tire changing machine manufacturer’s recommendations must be fol-
lowed in order to reduce possibility of severe injury.
NOTICE