Ezgo 2010 TXT 48 FLEET, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Guide
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Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the
vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this
Owner’s Guide. This guide contains the information that
will assist you in maintaining this highly reliable vehicle.
Some illustrations may show items that are optional for
your vehicle. This guide covers the operation of several
vehicles, therefore, some illustrations may not represent
your vehicle. Physical differences in controls will be il-
lustrated.
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a
‘World Vehicle’. Some countries have individual require-
ments to comply with their specifications; therefore,
some sections may not apply in your country.
Most of the service procedures in this guide can be ac-
complished using common automotive hand tools. Con-
tact your service representative on servicing the vehicle
in accordance with the Periodic Service Schedule.
Service Parts Manuals as well as Repair and Service
Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an autho-
rized Branch or the Service Parts Department. When or-
dering parts or requesting information for your vehicle,
provide the vehicle model, serial number and manufac-
ture date code.
BEFORE INITIAL USE
Read and follow the safety label on the instrument pan-
el. Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle
and its equipment as well as how to use it safely. Main-
taining good performance depends to a large extent on
the operator.
Hydrogen gas is generated as a natural part of
the lead acid battery charging process. A 4%
concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive
and could cause severe injury or death. Charg-
ing must take place in an area that is ade-
quately ventilated (minimum of 5 air
exchanges per hour).
To reduce the chance of battery explosion that
could result in severe injury or death, never
smoke around or charge batteries in an area
that has open flame or electrical equipment
that could cause an electrical arc.
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items
shown in the
INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be per-
formed (Ref. Fig. 1).
The vehicle batteries must be fully charged before initial
use.
Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL SPECIFI-
CATIONS.
Determine and record the braking distance required to
stop the vehicle for future brake performance tests.
Remove the protective clear plastic from the seat bot-
tom and back rest before placing the vehicle in service
.
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart
PORTABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION
Use charger ONLY on 48 volt battery systems.
Other usage may cause personal injury and
damage. Lead acid batteries may generate
explosive hydrogen gas during normal opera-
tion. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking mate-
rials away from batteries. Provide adequate
ventilation during charging. Never charge a
frozen battery. Study all battery manufacturers’
specific precautions such as recommended
rates of charge and removing or not removing
cell caps while charging.
Risk of electric shock. Connect charger power
cord to an outlet that has been properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. A grounded outlet
is required to reduce risk of electric shock – do
not use ground adapters or modify plug. Do
not touch uninsulated portion of output con-
nector or uninsulated battery terminal. Discon-
nect the DC supply before making or breaking
the connections to the battery while charging.
Do not open or disassemble charger. Do not
operate charger if the AC supply cord is dam-
ITEM SERVICE OPERATION
Batteries Charge batteries
Seats Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes Check operation
Establish acceptable stopping distance
Tires Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Portable Remove from vehicle and properly mount
Charger