Ezgo RXV ELECTRIC, Owner'S Manual And Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Guide
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
B
(PARK) brake engaged. Allow adequate time for oil to
drain into the crankcase before checking.
Remove the dipstick and wipe off the entire area with a
lint-free cloth.
Fig. 24 Oil Dipstick & Cap
Insert the dipstick fully into the dipstick hole and re-
move. Examine the level of the oil on the dipstick.
Fig. 25 Check Oil Level on Dipstick
The engine can be operated safely as long as oil is with-
in the safe operating range as indicated on the dip stick.
DO NOT operate vehicle if the oil level is below the
safe area indicated on the dipstick.
Oil should be added to bring the level into the safe operat-
ing range. Remember that oil expands as it gets hot.
DO
NOT overfill the engine with oil . Check that the oil cap
is firmly in place.
When adding oil between oil changes, do not mix brands and
viscosity grades of oil.
Both the oil dipstick and cap must be in place before operating
the engine. Failure to install the dipstick and cap will result in
oil becoming contaminated and/or oil being discharged into the
engine compartment.
CHANGING THE OIL
Tool List Qty. Required
Socket, 10 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Extension .....................................................................1
Oil drain pan ................................................................1
Oil Filter Wrench ..........................................................1
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.
The selection of oil is dependent upon the service that
the vehicle will perform. Most vehicles require 10W-30
oil, whereas vehicles used at capacity or near capacity
load applications will utilize 10W-40 oil after a break-in
period of 100 hours.
Fig. 26 Oil Viscosity Chart
If the vehicle is to be stored over the winter months, it can be
stored with the oil left in engine. The oil should be changed as
part of spring maintenance. This will remove any moisture that
has accumulated during storage.
Maximum Oil Level
For Hot Engine
Do Not Overfill
Fill Cold Engine
To This Point
Safe
Operating Range
Hot Engine
Add Oil
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
-30 -20 -10 0
10
20 30 40
C
F 0
30 30
(Air Temperature)
10W-30 10W-30
5W-30 5W-30
0