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

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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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
and secure with screws previously removed.
To replace the tail and brake light bulb, roll the rubber
bezel from around the edge of the taillight and remove
lens. Install replacement bulb and replace lens
Fig. 35 Headlight Replacement
To replace fuses, locate the fuse block under the driver
side seat. Pull out old fuse and replace with a new auto-
motive type fuse of the same amperage.
PROLONGED STORAGE
To prevent serious 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 open flame or
electrical items which could produce a
spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not
store in same area as a stove, furnace,
water heater, or other appliance that uses a
pilot light or has 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 on jack stands before attempting to
run the engine.
Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30
days or more) calls for a few simple steps to prevent a
build up of varnish and gum in the carburetor and corro-
sion in the engine.
•
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack
stands. Refer to ‘Lifting the Vehicle’ for proper lift-
ing procedure and safety information.
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If fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated
gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or
ether), remove the passenger side seat bottom
and disconnect the fuel hose at the fuel tank.
Keep end of hose up near the top of the tank to
prevent spilling fuel. With proper ventilation,
depress the accelerator pedal and allow engine to
run until it stops due to lack of fuel. Reattach fuel
line to tank and replace seat bottom.
-or-
If fuel tank contains non-oxygenated or non-refor-
mulated gasoline, add a gasoline additive to the
tank in accordance with the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations. Drive the vehicle for several min-
utes to circulate the additive through the
carburetor.
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While engine is still warm, change oil (Refer to
page 16).
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Remove spark plugs (Refer to page 19) and pour
about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil into each cylinder.
Replace spark plugs, ground spark plug wires and
use starter to turn engine over a few seconds to
distribute oil.
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Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud,
chaff or grass (Refer to page 15).
CARE AND CLEANING OF THE
VEHICLE
When pressure washing vehicle, do not use pressure in
excess of 700 psi. To prevent cosmetic damage, do not
use any abrasive or reactive solvents to clean plastic
parts.
It is important that proper techniques and cleaning mate-
rials be used.
Normal cleaning of vinyl seats and plastic or rubber trim
requires the use of a mild soap solution applied with a
sponge or soft brush and wipe with a damp cloth.
Removal of oil, tar, asphalt, shoe polish, etc. will require
the use of a commercially available vinyl/rubber cleaner.
The painted surfaces of the vehicle provide attractive
Headlight
Bulb
Reflector Lens
Inside
of Cowl