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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

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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MODEL: MINUTE MISER
TYPE: 3 WHEEL ELECTRIC POWERED TRUCK
MODEL YEAR: 2013

Part No:

Speed Control:

Solid State 250 amp controller

Direction Selector:

Dash mounted (Forward-Neutral-Reverse)

Batteries:

Four, Six Volt Deep Cycle

Battery Charger:

24 Volt On-Board. Fully Automatic line compensating. Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) Recognized, and CE Marked

Input:  

100 – 240 Volt, 50/60 Hz, 12/6A

Output: 

24 Volt, 25A, 20A@100V

Motor:

24 Volt DC series wound, brazed armature, solid copper armature. 8.25 hp (6.15 kW) @ 1570 rpm

Drive Train: 

Direct motor shaft connected to transaxle pinion shaft

Electrical System:

24 Volt DC, four, 6 volt deep cycle batteries (115 minute minimum, 225 amp-hour @ 20 hr. discharge rate)

Transaxle:  

Differential with helical gears

Brakes:

Dual rear wheel mechanical drum brakes. Integrated park brake

Convenience:

Seat back folds down to accommodate single rear facing passenger

Steering:

Steering tiller. Optional steering wheel

Performance

Overall Length

85.0 in (216 cm)

Capacity

2 Persons (Seat Back Down)

Overall Width

30.0 in (76 cm)

Dry Weight

440.0 lb (200 kg) (Without Batteries)

Overall Height (Tiller)

39.0 in (99 cm)

Curb Weight

690.0 lb (314 kg)

Overall Height (Steering Whl) 46.0 in (117 cm)

Cargo Deck Load Capacity

300 lb (140 kg)

Wheel  Base

48.0 in (122 cm)

Vehicle load capacity

550 lb (250 kg)

Front Wheel Track

N/A

Outside Clearance Circle

10.8 ft (3.3 m)

Rear Wheel Track

25.5 in (65 cm)

Intersecting Aisle Clearance

54.0 in (137 cm)

Gnd Clearance @ Differential 4.0 in (10 cm)

Speed (Level Ground)

10 mph ± 0.5 mph (14 kph ± 0.8 kph)

Cargo Deck Width

23.0 in (58 cm)

Steering & Suspension

Cargo Deck Length

29.0 in (73 cm)

Steering    

Direct Handlebar to Front Fork

Cargo Deck Depth

4.0 in (10 cm)

Front Suspension

Torque Block

Cargo Deck Material

Plywood

Rear Suspension

Coil Springs & Single Shock Absorber

Vehicle Power

Service Brake

Rear Wheel Mechanical Drum

Power Source

24 Volts DC

Parking Brake

Single Point Latch

Motor Type

Series Wound

Front Tire

4.80 x 8 (Load Range B)

Max. Horsepower (kW)

 8.25 hp (6.15 kW) @ 1570 rpm

Rear Tires

4.80 x 8 (Load Range B)

Electrical System

24 Volt

Body & Chassis

Batteries (Qty, Type)

Four, 6 Volt Deep Cycle 

Frame & Body

Welded steel with DuraShield™ powder coat

Key or Pedal Start

Pedal Start 

Body & Finish

Diamond plate pattern. Polyester primer/Acrylic

Battery Charger

24 VDC, 100-240 VAC On-Board, UL & CE

Standard Color

Safety Yellow

Speed Controller

Solid State 250 Amp Rated

Noise &  Vibration

Drive Train

Motor Shaft Direct Drive

Noise

Sound pressure; continued A-weighted equal to or less

Transaxle

Differential with Helical Gears

than 70 db(A)

Gear Selection

Dash Mounted Forward-Neutral-Reverse

Vibration, WBV

Highest RMS value of weighted acceleration is less than 2.5 m/s

Rear Axle Ratio

14.78:1

Vibration, HAV

Highest RMS value of weighted acceleration is less than 2.5 m/s

The uncertainty of measurement is 0.12 m/s

Approved Type E and EE vehicles are certified for 5% grade max.

Measurement methods were applied per the ISO 2631 and ISO 5349

Some items shown may be optional equipment

standards under conditions of typical vehicle surfaces.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

CONFIGURATION HIGHLIGHTS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Dimensions

Summary of Contents for MINUTE MISER 628808

Page 1: ...628808 Owner s Guide ISSUED OCTOBER 2012 REVISED DECEMBER 2012 MINUTE MISER...

Page 2: ...in controls will be illustrated Most of the service procedures in this guide can be accomplished using common automotive hand tools Contact your service representative on servicing the vehicle in acco...

Page 3: ...y other alteration which would adversely affect the safety of the vehicle E Z GO Division of Textron Inc reserves the right to incorporate engineering and design changes to products in this manual wit...

Page 4: ...ain a full charge on the bat teries provided the charger is plugged into an active electrical source If power to the elec trical source is disconnected or interrupted the battery charger will continue...

Page 5: ...with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers TITLE PAGE NO SAFETY 1 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 INTRODUCTION 3 1 OPERATING PROCEDURES 4 1 MAINTENANCE 5 1 D...

Page 6: ...Page iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes...

Page 7: ...ghly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 1 TITLE PAGE NO GENERAL 1 2 NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND DANGERS 1 2 GENERAL OPERATION 1 4 MAINTE...

Page 8: ...used to warn of sit uations that could result in an unsafe condition NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND DANGERS Throughout this guide NOTICE CAUTION WARNING and DANGER will be used Please observe these NOT...

Page 9: ...and prudent driving practices do more to prevent accidents and injury than all of the warnings and instructions combined E Z GO strongly suggests that all users and maintenance personnel read this en...

Page 10: ...n selector See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle load and seating capacity Read the following text and warnings before attempting to service vehicle In any product components may eventually fail to p...

Page 11: ...YS replace damaged or missing warning caution or information labels maintain the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer s periodic service schedule ensure that repairs are performed by trained an...

Page 12: ...in an area free of flammable liquids and items charge a vehicle in an area that is free from flame or spark pay particular attention to natural gas or propane water heaters and furnaces use a dedicat...

Page 13: ...ver possibility DO NOT drive accross slopes or ramps WARNING Read manual DO NOT operate under influence of drugs or alcohol Keep entire body inside vehicle DO NOT drive on highway Use caution in incle...

Page 14: ...1 8 SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 1...

Page 15: ...me thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 2 TITLE PAGE NO VEHICLE DIMENSIONS RAMP and SIDE SLOPE 2 2 VEHICLE TURNING DIAMETER and I...

Page 16: ...ar attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 2 2 2 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM RAMP GRADE 25 or 14 MAXIMUM FOR VEHICLE STABILITY RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM SIDE TILT 25 or 14 MAXIMUM FOR VEHICLE STABILI...

Page 17: ...anual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers 2 TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER 54 in 137 cm 54 in 137 cm INTERSECTING AISLE CL...

Page 18: ...ntersecting Aisle Clearance 54 0 in 137 cm Gnd Clearance Differential 4 0 in 10 cm Speed Level Ground 10 mph 0 5 mph 14 kph 0 8 kph Cargo Deck Width 23 0 in 58 cm Steering Suspension Cargo Deck Length...

Page 19: ...2 5 Notes Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2...

Page 20: ...2 6 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 2...

Page 21: ...3 2 Direction Selector 3 2 Headlight Switch 3 2 State of Charge Meter 3 2 Fuse Panel 3 2 On Board Charger 3 2 Emergency Stop Switch CE Vehicles ONLY 3 3 Accelerator Pedal 3 3 Combination Brake Parkin...

Page 22: ...tral with the parking brake set and the key removed when unattended 3 Headlight Switch Located next to the key switch this switch will turn the headlights and tail light on or off 4 State of Charge Me...

Page 23: ...notch on the pedal To release the parking brake press the whole brake pedal 10 Horn To sound the horn step on the red button located on the floor 11 Fold Down Seat Back The seat back folds down to al...

Page 24: ...by the switch the operator will need to reset the direction selector to Neutral before pressing the accelerator 16 Seat and Cargo Bed Lock Type EE Vehicles Type EE vehicles have a hasp installed on t...

Page 25: ...3 5 Notes Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers INTRODUCTION 3...

Page 26: ...3 6 INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 3...

Page 27: ...Warnings and Dangers 4 TITLE PAGE NO SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 4 2 Serial and Manufacturing Number Label 4 2 Serial Number Bar Code Label 4 2 TYPE EE VEHICLES 4 2 BEFORE INITIAL USE 4 2 ON BOARD CHARGER...

Page 28: ...ocated on the front panel TYPE EE VEHICLES This vehicle is available as Type EE Type EE vehicles meet all requirements of Type E and provide additional safeguards against inherent fire and electrical...

Page 29: ...rly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances A grounded outlet is required to reduce risk of electric shock do not use ground adapters or modify plug Do not touch unins...

Page 30: ...ning device Slow down before and during turns All turns should be made at reduced speed All travel should be directly up or down hills Use extra care when driving the vehicle across any incline Stay i...

Page 31: ...press the service brake pedal When the direction selector is in the reverse position a warning signal will sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse Starting Vehicle On A Hill To r...

Page 32: ...GRAMS Vehicles may be labeled with pictograms as a method of conveying information or warnings The SAFETY Section of this manual explains the labels that are used on this vehicle Maintain vehicle labe...

Page 33: ...4 7 Notes Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers OPERATING PROCEDURES 4...

Page 34: ...4 8 OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 4...

Page 35: ...l and Installation 5 6 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT 5 7 Headlight 5 7 Tail Brake Light 5 7 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKER 5 8 Thermal Circuit Breaker 5 8 Fuses 5 8 TRANSPORTING VEHICLE 5 8 Towing 5 8 Hauling 5 8...

Page 36: ...NANCE 5 Electrolyte Level and Water 5 15 Battery Cleaning 5 18 Battery Replacement 5 19 Prolonged Storage 5 19 Battery Charging 5 20 AC Voltage 5 20 Troubleshooting 5 20 HYDROMETER 5 21 Using A Hydrom...

Page 37: ...vehicle Normal cleaning of vinyl seats and plastic or rubber trim requires the use of a mild soap solution applied with a sponge or soft brush and wipe with a damp cloth Removal of oil tar asphalt sho...

Page 38: ...ttle for more than 4 5 seconds while vehicle is in a no load condition Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling It is in the best inter...

Page 39: ...reduce the possibility of severe injury caused by a broken socket when removing wheels use only sockets designed for impact wrench use Use caution when inflating tires Overinflation could cause the t...

Page 40: ...t the stability of the vehicle Loosen the axle nuts 2 and lower the entire wheel hub and axle assembly from the front fork Remove the four lug nuts 4 and remove tire and wheel assembly from the front...

Page 41: ...the back of the housing Squeeze clip wires together until free of latch edges and pivot out of the way and remove bulb housing from the lens set lens aside Remove old bulb and replace with new 12V 55W...

Page 42: ...ivot the door away from the control panel Replace blown fuse with specified size only TRANSPORTING VEHICLE Towing This vehicle is NOT designed to be towed It is recommended that the vehicle be moved b...

Page 43: ...ery which could result in an explosion The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes with extende...

Page 44: ...ore than three pumps of grease in a grease fitting could damage grease seals and cause premature bearing failure Tire Inspection Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Sched ule I...

Page 45: ...there fore it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle Service brakes in accordance with the Periodic Service Schedule The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regular...

Page 46: ...ir and Service Manual for this vehicle ALL TORQUE FIGURES ARE IN FT LBS Nm BOLT SIZE Grade 2 1 4 5 16 3 8 7 16 1 2 9 16 5 8 3 4 7 8 1 Unless otherwise noted in text tighten all hardware in accordance...

Page 47: ...loose ter minals corrosion hold down hardware CL CL CL CL Brake Pedal smooth operation Brakes aggressive stop test C A C A C A C A Park Brake operation does it hold on a hill C A C A C A C A Accelerat...

Page 48: ...batteries Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1 4 cup 60 ml sodium bicarbonate baking soda dissolved in 1 1 2 gallons 6 liters of water and flushed with water Overfilling...

Page 49: ...a battery charger to a vehicle that is to be unattend ed beyond the normal charging cycle Overcharging could cause damage to the vehicle batteries and result in extreme overheating The charger should...

Page 50: ...battery Over the life of the battery a considerable amount of water is consumed It is important that the water used be pure and free of contaminants that could reduce the life of the battery by reduci...

Page 51: ...ectrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water Contact a...

Page 52: ...aning technique is to spray the top and sides of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and water This solution is best applied with a garden type sprayer equipped with a non metallic spray wand...

Page 53: ...o prevent the metal can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion Use care to connect the battery wires as shown Tighten the battery post hardware to 90 100 in lbs 6 8 Nm to...

Page 54: ...The charging must take place in an area that is well ventilated and capable of removing the hydrogen gas that is generated by the charging process A minimum of five air exchanges per hour is recommen...

Page 55: ...s is performed by measuring the density of the electrolyte which is accomplished by measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte The greater the concentration of sulfuric acid the more dense the...

Page 56: ...trolyte into the hydrometer to permit the float to float freely without con tacting the top or bottom of the cylinder 3 Hold the hydrometer in a vertical position at eye level and note the reading whe...

Page 57: ...5 23 Notes Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers MAINTENANCE 5...

Page 58: ...5 24 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers Notes 5...

Page 59: ...A 1 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers TTITLE PAGE NO DELTA Q BATTERY CHARGER A 2...

Page 60: ...mal Ne jamais fumer pr s de la batterie et viter toute tincelle ou flame nue proximit de ces derniers Fournisser la bonne ventilation lors du chargement Ne jamais charger une batterie gel e Prendre co...

Page 61: ...urrent limit AC Input All models Voltage max Vrms 85 265 Frequency Hz 45 65 Current max Arms 9 5A 120VAC 5A 230VAC AC Power Factor 0 99 at 120VAC 0 98 at 230VAC Mechanical All models Dimensions 28 0 x...

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Page 63: ...1 APPENDIX B Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers TTITLE PAGE NO DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY B 2...

Page 64: ...APPENDIX B Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle Pay particular attention to all Notices Cautions Warnings and Dangers B 2...

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