E-Z-GO FREEDOM, Owner'S Manual & Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 2
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
DIRECTION SELECTOR
To reduce the possibility of component
damage, the vehicle must be complete-
ly stopped before moving the direction selector.
Located on the seat support panel, this lever permits the
selection of either ‘F’ (forward) or ‘R’ (reverse) (Ref. Fig.
3 on page 2). Vehicle should be left in ‘F’ when unat-
tended.
CHOKE
The choke is used to aid cold starting (Ref. Fig. 4 on
page 2). See COLD STARTING section for operating
instructions.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge (if equipped) will either be located on the
dash panel (electric) (Ref. Fig. 2 on page 2) or directly on
the fuel tank (mechanical).
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT
A low oil pressure indicator light is located on the dash
panel (Ref. Fig. 2 on page 2). 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 a local distributor or authorized
branch.
To prevent engine damage, do not oper-
ate engine until oil pressure is correct-
ed. Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smoking or
allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring
level to FULL mark. Drive vehicle a short distance and
check oil pressure. If oil light does not come on, continue
to use vehicle.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Unintentional movement
of the accelerator pedal
w il l r e l e a s e th e p a r k
brake and may cause the vehicle to move which could
result in severe injury or death.
With the key switch ‘ON’, depressing the accelerator
pedal starts the engine. When the pedal is released, the
engine will stop (Ref. Fig. 5 on page 3). To stop the vehi-
cle 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 vehi-
Fig. 2 Key/Light Switch, Low Oil Pressure Light and
Fuel Gauge
Fig. 3 Direction Selector
OFF OFF
ON ON
FUE
L
F
E
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator Light
Key/Light Switch
Fuel
Gauge
Ref Kes 2
Forward
Reverse
Ref Dsl 2
Fig. 4 Choke
Choke
Ref Chk 1
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