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

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
The vehicle is equipped with a starter/generator and does not idle.
When starting the engine, the starter/generator functions as a starter
and with the engine running, it functions as a generator.
With the short running times associated with this kind of vehicle, the
generator is more than adequate to maintain the battery charge level.
The generator is not designed to charge a discharged battery.
When engine starts, the clutches engage and cause vehicle to move
making ‘jump starting’ both dangerous and impractical.
If the vehicle battery has become discharged, it must be charged using
a 12 Volt charger that is rated at 10 amps or less. Read and understand
all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
TRANSPORTING VEHICLE
TOWING
This vehicle is not designed to be
towed.
It is recommended that the vehicle be moved by placing the entire vehi-
cle on a trailer, flatbed truck or other suitable transport.
NEUTRAL LOCK
To prevent the driven clutch from turning the rear wheels during service
operations, a neutral lock is located under the passenger side of the
console panel (Ref Fig. 20 on page 3-23).
To operate:
Turn the key switch to ‘OFF’ and raise the passenger seat. Place the
direction selector in the forward position. Reach under the passengers
side of console panel and rotate the neutral lock lever clockwise until it
snaps into the slot in the direction selector bracket as shown. Next, pull
the direction selector handle to the rear until it locks in place in the neu-
tral position. When in this position, the direction selector remains locked
in the neutral position. To activate the direction selector, pull the neutral
lock lever out of the slot and rotate counter-clockwise until it snaps into
the detent position in the direction selector bracket.
HAULING
To reduce the possibility of severe
injury or death while transporting
vehicle:
Secure the vehicle and contents.
Fig. 19 Tail and Brake Light Bulb Replacement
Rear
Fender
Tail/Brake
Light
Roll Rubber
Bezel Away
From Body
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