E-Z-GO Shuttle 22 TXT - Electric, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Guide
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean, paved surface. Quickly depress the brake pedal to latch the park-
ing 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 measure 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 acceptable stopping distance or pulls to one side, the vehicle has failed the test
and should be tested again.
If the vehicle fails the second test, it should immediately be removed from service. The vehicle must be inspected by a
qualified mechanic who should refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section in the Technician’s Repair and Service Manual.
AIR INTAKE AND COOLING FINS
To prevent possible burns, engine parts should be kept clean to reduce risk of overheating
and ignition of accumulated debris. After every off road use, allow to cool and then check for
a build up of dirt and debris in the air intake and cooling fins. Dirt and debris may clog the
engine’s air cooling system. Clean areas shown to prevent engine damage. Keep linkages,
springs and controls clean. Keep area around muffler free of any combustible material.
At least once a year, (or more often under adverse conditions) the cooling system should be cleaned. Cleaning will assure
an adequate supply of air to the cooling fins. Compressed air may be used for routine cooling system maintenance.
REAR AXLE
The rear axle is provided with a lubricant level check plug located on the driver side at the rear of the housing. Unless leak-
age of rear axle lubricant is evident, an annual lubricant check is sufficient.
Checking The Lubricant Level
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 13 mm, 3/8" drive ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Funnel..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Clean the area around the check and fill plugs. Remove the check plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom
of the threaded hole. If lubricant is to be added, remove the fill plug and add lubricant using a funnel. Add lubricant slowly
until lubricant starts to seep from the check plug hole. Install the check plug and the fill plug. In the event that the lubricant
is to be replaced, a drain plug is provided at the bottom of the differential housing.