Ezgo 28806-G01 Owner'S Manual And Service Manual Download

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SAFETY 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

building structures, and equipment.

5.4.8

Operators shall not add to, or modify, the car-

rier.

5.4.9

Carriers shall not be parked or left unattended

such that they block or obstruct fire aisles, access to
stairways, or fire equipment.

5.5

Traveling

5.5.1

Observe all traffic regulations, including autho-

rized speed limits. Under normal traffic conditions keep
to the right. Maintain a safe distance, based on speed of
travel, from a carrier or vehicle ahead; and keep the car-
rier under control at all times.

5.5.2

Yield the right of way to pedestrians, ambu-

lances, fire trucks, or other carriers or vehicles in emer-
gency situations.

5.5.3

Do not pass another carrier or vehicle travel-

ing in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or
at other dangerous locations.

5.5.4

Keep a clear view of the path of travel,

observe other traffic and personnel, and maintain a safe
clearance.

5.5.5

Slow down or stop, as conditions dictate, and

activate the sound-producing warning device at cross
aisles and when visibility is obstructed at other locations.

5.5.6

Ascend or descend grades slowly.

5.5.7

Avoid turning, if possible, and use extreme

caution on grades, ramps, or inclines; normally travel
straight up and down.

5.5.8

Under all travel conditions the carrier shall be

operated at a speed that will permit it to be brought to a
stop in a safe manner.

5.5.9

Make starts, stops, turns, or direction rever-

sals in a smooth manner so as not to shift the load,
endanger passengers, or overturn the carrier.

5.5.10 Do not indulge in dangerous activities, such as

stunt driving or horseplay.

5.5.11

Slow down when approaching, or on, wet or

slippery surfaces.

5.5.12 Do not drive carrier onto any elevator unless

specifically authorized to do so. Approach elevators
slowly, and then enter squarely after the elevator car is
properly leveled. Once on the elevator, neutralize the
controls, shut off power, and set parking brakes. It is
advisable that all other personnel leave the elevator
before a carrier is allowed to enter or exit.

5.5.13

Avoid running over loose objects, potholes,

and bumps.

5.5.14

To negotiate turns, reduce speed to improve

stability, then turn hand steering wheel or tiller in a
smooth, sweeping motion.

5.6

Loading

5.6.1

Handle only stable and safely arranged loads.

When handling off-center loads which cannot be cen-
tered, operate with extra caution.

5.6.2

Handle only loads within the capacity of the

carrier as specified on the nameplate.

5.6.3

Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used

to establish carrier capacity with extra caution. Stability
and maneuverability may be adversely affected.

5.7

Operator Care of Personnel and Burden
Carriers

5.7.1

At the beginning of each shift during which the

carrier will be used, the operator shall check the carrier
condition and inspect the tires, warning devices, lights,
battery(s), speed and directional controllers, brakes, and
steering mechanism. If the carrier is found to be in need
of repair, or in any way unsafe, the matter shall be
reported immediately to the designated authority and the
carrier shall not be operated until it has been restored to
safe operating condition.

5.7.2

If during operation the carrier becomes unsafe

in any way, the matter shall be reported immediately to
the designated authority, and the carrier shall not be
operated until it has been restored to safe operating con-
dition.

5.7.3

Do not make repairs or adjustments unless

specifically authorized to do so.

5.7.4

The engine shall be stopped and the operator

shall leave the carrier while refueling.

5.7.5

Spillage of oil or fuel shall be carefully and

completely absorbed or evaporated and fuel tank cap
replaced before starting engine.

5.7.6

Do not operate a carrier with a leak in the fuel

system or battery(s).