E-Z-GO Terrain 1500, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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The engine can be operated safely as long as oil is within the safe operating range as indicated on the dip stick. Do
not operate vehicle if oil level is below the safe area indicated on the dipstick.
Oil should be added to bring the level into the safe operating range. Remember that oil expands as it gets hot, Do
not overfill . Check that the oil cap is firmly in place.
When adding oil between oil changes, do not mix brands and viscosity grades of oil.
The oil dipstick/fill cap must be in place before operating the engine. Failure to install the dipstick/fill cap will result in
oil becoming contaminated and/or oil being discharged into the engine compartment.
Changing the Oil
Tool List Qty.
Pliers ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Oil drain pan ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Clean cloth.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
For maximum performance and longevity, the engine oil should be replaced after the first 8 hours of operation. After
the initial oil change, it should be changed every 125 hours of operation or semi-annually, whichever comes first.
Be aware that engine fluids may be hot and contact to the skin may cause severe burns. Wear
rubber gloves to protect skin from exposure 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.
Be careful of hot oil when drained. It may be hot enough to burn you severely.
Clean the area around the oil drain valve. Open the valve and allow the oil to drain through the hole in the engine
mounting plate. Close valve once oil has drained.
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.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smoking or allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
NOTICE
Oil Drain
Valve
Oil Filter