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

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 13
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
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS
✓
Check for oil leakage and loose fasteners
FRONT SPRINGS
✓
Check for loose hardware, cracks at attachments
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
✓
Check for unusual tire wear, align if required
PARK BRAKE
✓
Check for bent/binding linkage rod
✓
Check for damage or wear to latch arm or catch bracket
♦
Lubricate as required, use light oil. DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLES OR BRAKE
LATCH
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
✓
Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
✓
Check coil/spark plug wires for cracks/loose connections
FUEL SYSTEM
✓
Check for leaks at tank, cap, system lines, filters, pump, carburetor
✓
Check system lines for cracks/deterioration
THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE
✓
Check operation and governed speed
HARDWARE AND FASTENERS
✓
Check for loose or missing hardware and components
♦
Tighten or replace missing hardware
SEMI-ANNUAL - 125 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
BATTERY
♦
Clean battery & terminals
DIRECTION SELECTOR
✓
Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft with light oil if required)
KING PINS
✓
Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
STEERING ASSEMBLY
✓
Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage
RACK END BALL JOINT
♦
Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE
✓
Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
AIR FILTER ELEMENT
✓
Check filter element, clean/replace as required
OIL FILTER
♦
Clean in solvent (at oil change), replace ‘O’ rings if required
ENGINE OIL
▲
Replace with SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 that meets or exceeds SF, SG, CC oil,
DO NOT OVERFILL
DRIVE BELT
✓
Check for cracks, fraying and excessive wear
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
✓
Check and adjust as required, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE
✓
Check lubricant, add lubricant (Ref. Fig. 39 on page 22) as required
SERVICE BRAKES
♦
Clean and adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
✓
Check brake shoe linings, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
FUEL FILTER
▲
Replace
SPARK PLUGS
▲
Replace, gap new plugs (Ref. Fig. 39 on page 22)
MUFFLER/EXHAUST
✓
Check mounting hardware; check for leaks at head and muffler gaskets
VALVES
✓
Check cold (intake/exhaust) per Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
Fig. 17 Periodic Service Schedule