E-Z-GO RXV GASOLINE, Service & Repair Manual

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Read the following warnings before attempting to operate the
vehicle:
To prevent personal injury or death, observe the
following:
When vehicle is to be left unattended, engage
parking brake, move direction selector to ‘F’
(forward) position, turn key to ‘OFF’ position and
remove key.
Drive vehicle only as fast as terrain and safety
considerations allow. Consider the terrain and
traffic conditions. Consider environmental factors
which effect the terrain and the ability to control
the vehicle.
Avoid driving fast down hill. Sudden stops or
change of direction may result in a loss of control.
Use service brake to control speed when
traveling down an incline.
Use extra care and reduced speed when driving
on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass,
gravel, etc.
All travel should be directly up or down hills.
Use extra care when driving the vehicle across
an incline.
Stay in designated areas and avoid steep slopes.
Use the parking brake whenever the vehicle is
parked.
Keep feet, legs, hands and arms inside vehicle at
all times.
Avoid extremely rough terrain.
Check area behind the vehicle before operating
in reverse.
Make sure the direction selector is in correct
position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns
should be executed at reduced speed.
Always bring vehicle to a complete stop before
shifting the direction selector.
See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle
load and seating capacity.
Read the following text and warnings before attempting to ser-
vice vehicle:
In any product, components will eventually fail to perform prop-
erly as the result of normal use, age, wear or abuse.
It is virtually impossible to anticipate all possible component fail-
ures or the manner in which each component may fail.
Be aware that a vehicle requiring repair indicates that the vehi-
cle is no longer functioning as designed and therefore should
be considered potentially hazardous. Use extreme care when
working on any vehicle. When diagnosing, removing or replac-
ing any components that are not operating correctly, take time
to consider the safety of yourself and others around you should
the component move unexpectedly.
Some components are heavy, spring loaded, highly corrosive,
explosive or may produce high amperage or reach high temper-
atures. Gasoline, carbon monoxide, battery acid and hydrogen
gas could result in serious bodily injury to the technician/
mechanic and bystanders if not treated with the utmost caution.
Be careful not to place hands, face, feet or body in a location
that could expose them to injury should an unforeseen situation
occur.
Always use the appropriate tools listed in the tool list and wear
approved safety equipment.
Before working on the vehicle, remove all jewelry
(rings, watches, necklaces, etc.)
Be sure that no loose clothing or hair can contact
moving parts.
Use care not to touch hot objects.
Raise rear of vehicle and support on jack stands
before attempting to run or adjust powertrain.
Wear eye protection when working on or around
vehicle. In particular, use care when working
around batteries, using solvents or compressed
air.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries.
Do not charge batteries without adequate
ventilation.
Do not permit open flame or anyone to smoke in
an area that is being used for charging batteries.
A concentration of 4% hydrogen gas or more is
explosive.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) is
deadly. Carbon monoxide is an odorless,
colorless gas that is formed as a natural part of
incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially lethal.
The following are symptoms of carbon monoxide
inhalation:
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Intense headache
• Muscular twitching
• Weakness and sleepiness
• Throbbing in temples
If any of these symptoms are experienced, get
fresh air immediately. Never work around or
operate a vehicle in an environment that does not
ventilate exhaust gases from the area.
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