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

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 10
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
Optional Electric Dump Bed
Exercise caution while operating the electric
dump bed to insure clothing is not snagged dur-
ing lifting or lowering. Severe injury could result
if body parts are caught on or under bed while
moving.
Do not back up to a drop off, such as a loading
dock or ravine. Misjudgment or an unstable sur-
face could result in the vehicle falling back-
wards into the drop off.
The toggle switch is located on the driver side of the front
seat panel. Move the electric lift toggle switch up to raise
the dump bed and down to lower the dump bed (Ref Fig.
16 on page 10).
Fig. 16 Electric Lift Toggle Switch
BEFORE ENTERING VEHICLE
1 Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS on page 4-1.
2 Inspect for fluid leaks.
3 Be sure everything is properly stored and
secured.
Run-in
Check for any oil or fuel leaks that could have developed
in shipment from the factory. As in normal driving, avoid
full throttle starts and rapid acceleration until the engine
has achieved operating temperature.
All engines consume more oil than normal during the first
hours of operation. As internal moving parts are run in, oil
consumption should gradually decrease until the rate of
consumption stabilizes. All engines use some oil even
when in perfect condition and properly broken in. During
the initial period, check the oil level at least every two (2)
operational hours (Refer to page 16). Add oil if the level
on dipstick indicates that oil is below safe operating
range (Ref Fig. 17 on page 10).
Fig. 17 Check Oil Level on Dipstick
Never overfill the engine with oil, foaming may result and
oil may enter the breather system.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in place before operat-
ing the engine. Failure to install the dipstick and fill cap will
result in oil becoming contaminated and/or oil being discharged
into the engine compartment.
The oil should be changed after the first five (5) to eight
(8) hours of operation and should be drained while the
engine is warm (Refer to page 18).
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Improper use of vehicle or lack of proper maintenance
may result in decreased performance or damage to vehi-
cle.
Read and understand the following warnings before attempting
to operate the vehicle.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the
following warnings must be observed:
Drive the vehicle only as fast as terrain and
safety considerations allow. Consider the
terrain, traffic conditions and the environ-
mental factors which effect the terrain and
the ability to control the vehicle.
Raise
Lower
Ref Lbs 1
Maximum oil level
DO NOT OVERFILL
ADD FULL
Ref Dsk 3