E-Z-GO RXV FREEDOM, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Guide
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Fig. 41 Periodic Brake Performance Test
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; there-
fore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehi-
cle.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry,
clean, paved surface. Quickly depress the brake pedal
to latch the parking brake at the line or marker in the
test area and remove foot from pedal. The vehicle
should stop aggressively. The wheel brakes may or may
not lock. Observe the vehicle stopping location or mea-
sure the vehicle stopping distance from the point at
which the brakes were latched. The vehicle should stop
within the “normal” range of stopping distances. If the
vehicle stops more than 4 ft. (1.2 m) beyond the accept-
able stopping distance or pulls to one side, the vehicle
has failed the test.
Repeat test two more times.
If the vehicle fails to pass two of three Periodic Brake
Performance Tests, perform the Aggressive Stop Test
10 times as described below, then repeat the Periodic
Brake Performance Test three more times (second set
of three).
If the vehicle passes two of three Periodic Brake Perfor-
mance Tests, check that the clevis pins at the brake le-
vers are loose. If they are loose, return vehicle to ser-
vice. If they are tight, adjust free travel. Then repeat the
Periodic Brake Performance Tests. If vehicle fails, re-
move from service and refer to ‘Wheel Brake Inspection’
section in the Service and Repair Manual, to evaluate
the reason for failure.
PROLONGED STORAGE
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from a possible explosion:
DO NOT handle fuel in an area that is not
adequately ventilated. DO NOT smoke
near the fuel tank or refuel near an open
flame or electrical items which could pro-
duce a spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. DO NOT
store in the same area as a stove, furnace,
water heater, or other appliances that use a
pilot light or have a device that can create a
spark.
When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for
leaks or breaks that could result in fuel spill-
age.
Always wear safety glasses while refueling
to prevent possible eye injury from gasoline
or gasoline vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away
from moving parts. Use care not to contact
hot objects. Raise the rear of the vehicle
and support it on jack stands before
attempting to run the engine.
Latch
Parking Brake
and Take Foot
Off Pedal
Line or Marker
Acceptable
Stopping
Distance Normal Range of
Stopping Distance
Any vehicles that stop
more than 4 ft. (1.2 m)
beyond the Acceptable
Stopping Distance or
pulls to one side should
be removed from service
and inspected by a
qualified mechanic
Accelerate To
Maximum Speed
4 ft. (1.2 m)
Line or Marker
Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface
NOTICE