E-Z-GO ST 480 2007, Owner'S Manual And Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 18
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
.
Fig. 26 Check Oil Level on Dipstick
Changing the Oil
Tool List Qty. Required
Pliers ........................................................................... 1
Oil Drain pan ............................................................... 1
Clean Cloth ................................................................. 2
For maximum performance and longevity, the engine oil
should be replaced after the first five (5) to eight (8) hours
of operation. After the initial oil change, it should be
changed per the Periodic Service Schedule (Ref Fig. 37
on page 27).
Be aware that engine fluids may be hot and
contact to the skin may cause severe burns.
Wear rubber gloves to protect skin from expo-
sure to the old oil and degreaser.
The oil should be changed with the engine warm. Park
the vehicle on a level surface, engage the parking brake
and remove the key. Place a drain pan under the engine.
Wipe the oil fill cap clean with a cloth and remove the cap
(Ref Fig. 24 on page 17).
Clean the area around the oil drain valve (Ref Fig. 27 on
page 18). Open the valve and allow the oil to drain
through the hole in the engine mounting plate. Close
valve once oil has drained
Fig. 27 Oil Drain and Filter
Add 1 quart (1 liter) of oil. Start and drive vehicle at a
slow speed for 30 seconds. Stop and turn off vehicle on a
level surface and wait 30 seconds for the oil to settle to
the bottom of the engine. Check for leaks. Slowly add
more oil to bring level to the FULL mark on dipstick.
Do
not overfill.
Replace dipstick
fully
into the dipstick tube and firmly
replace the oil fill cap.
Changing the Oil Filter
Tool List Qty. Required
Oil filter wrench, to fit 3" (76 mm) oil filter .................... 1
Oil Drain pan................................................................ 1
Clean Cloth.................................................................. 2
Clean the area around the oil filter and oil drain. Drain
engine oil per ‘Changing the Oil’ and remove oil filter (Ref
Fig. 27 on page 18). Make sure the seal came off with fil-
ter and is not stuck to the engine.
Wipe around the sealing surface of filter mount with a
clean, lint free cloth. Lightly oil the seal on the new filter
with fresh, clean oil. Screw filter on by hand until the seal
contacts the filter mount. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
Refill engine with new oil per ‘Changing the Oil’.
AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
The air cleaner is a dual filter cleaner, equipped with a
foam pre-cleaner over a conventional paper cartridge.
The filters must be serviced per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref Fig. 37 on page 27) for optimum engine
life and performance.
To prevent engine damage, be careful not to let debris
fall into the carburetor when servicing the air cleaner.
To prevent water entering air cleaner and causing start-
ing or engine problems, replace air cleaner cover making
sure the entire flange around the bottom of the cover fits
over the top edge of the air cleaner base. Secure with the
spring clips.
Access the filters by unsnapping the spring clip on each
side of the air cleaner and removing the air cleaner cover
(Ref Fig. 28 on page 19). If necessary, vacuum or wipe
out any loose dirt or trash from the air cleaner base.
Maximum oil level
DO NOT OVERFILL
ADD FULL
Ref Dsk 3
Oil Drain
Valve
Oil Filter
Ref Odf 2