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

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 16
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
Add slightly less than 1 1/2 quarts (1.4 liters) to allow for
possible residual oil left in engine (Ref. Fig. 25 on page 16).
The oil must be high quality oil that meets or exceeds API
SF, SG, CC standards (Ref. Fig. 39 on page 22). Check oil
level on dipstick. If necessary, continue to add oil slowly and
allow time for oil to flow down into engine. Check oil level on
dipstick. Do not overfill.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may
cause smoking or allow oil to enter the air
filter enclosure.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in
place before operating the engine. Failure to
install the dipstick and fill cap will result in oil being discharged
into the engine compartment.
Inspect oil fill cap ‘O’ ring and replace if necessary. Install
the oil fill cap. Run the vehicle for one or two minutes and
check the filter for oil leaks.
Check the oil level again with the vehicle on level ground.
Oil should be added to bring the level into the safe operating
range. Do not overfill. The engine can be operated safely
as long as the oil is within the safe operating range as
indicated on the dipstick. Do not operate vehicle if oil
level is below the safe area indicated on the dipstick.
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT TENSION
Tool List Qty. Required
Belt tension gauge ........................................................... 1
Wrench, 3/4" .................................................................... 1
Wrench, 9/16" .................................................................. 2
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ........................................................... 1
Socket, 3/4", 3/8" drive .................................................... 1
The starter/generator belt tension should be checked after
the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg).
A loose belt can cause audible vibration and
squeal.
Tighten a new starter/generator belt (Ref. Fig. 39 on page
22) to 90 - 110 lbs. (41-50 kg) tension when a gauge is
applied half way between the two pulleys (Ref. Fig. 26 on
page 16).
A new belt may be checked manually. A maximum
deflection of 3/8" (10 mm) is acceptable (Ref. Fig. 27 on
page 16).
Tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg) tension
using the same technique and inspect for cracking or wear.
A maximum deflection of 1/2" (13 mm) is acceptable.
Adjusting the Belt
Loosen the starter/generator pivot bolt.
While holding the lower adjusting nut with a wrench, loosen
the upper jam nut with another wrench. Move the lower nut
up or down the adjustment bolt until proper belt tension is
achieved. Hold the lower nut in place and tighten the upper
jam nut against it (Ref. Fig. 28 on page 17).
Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt.
BATTERY CLEANING
To reduce the possibility of damage to
vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before
rinsing battery.
To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components while
Fig. 25 Add Engine Oil
Ref Aeo 1
Fig. 26 Checking Belt Tension with Gauge
Fig. 27 Checking Belt Tension Manually
Ref Cbg 1
3/8" (1 cm) Max. Deflection for New Belt
1/2" (1.3 cm) Max. Deflection for Existing
Belt
Ref Cbm 1