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.
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Fig. 41 Periodic Brake Performance Test
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; there-
fore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehi-
cle.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean,
paved surface. Quickly depress the brake pedal to latch
the parking brake at the line or marker in the test area
and remove foot from pedal. The vehicle should stop ag-
gressively. The wheel brakes may or may not lock. Ob-
serve the vehicle stopping location or measure the
vehicle stopping distance from the point at which the
brakes were latched. The vehicle should stop within the
“normal” range of stopping distances. If the vehicle
stops more than 4 ft. (1.2 m) beyond the acceptable
stopping distance or pulls to one side, the vehicle has
failed the test.
Repeat test two more times.
If the vehicle fails to pass two of three Periodic Brake
Performance Tests, perform the Aggressive Stop Test 10
times as described below, then repeat the Periodic
Brake Performance Test three more times (second set of
three).
If the vehicle passes two of three Periodic Brake Perfor-
mance Tests, check that the clevis pins at the brake le-
vers are loose. If they are loose, return vehicle to
service. If they are tight, adjust free travel. Then repeat
the Periodic Brake Performance Tests. If vehicle fails,
remove from service and refer to ‘Wheel Brake Inspec-
tion’ section in the Service and Repair Manual, to evalu-
ate the reason for failure.
PROLONGED STORAGE
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from a possible explosion:
DO NOT handle fuel in an area that is not
adequately ventilated. DO NOT smoke
near the fuel tank or refuel near an open
flame or electrical items which could pro-
duce a spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. DO NOT
store in the same area as a stove, furnace,
water heater, or other appliances that use a
pilot light or have a device that can create a
spark.
When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for
leaks or breaks that could result in fuel spill-
age.
Always wear safety glasses while refueling
to prevent possible eye injury from gasoline
or gasoline vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away
from moving parts. Use care not to contact
hot objects. Raise the rear of the vehicle
and support it on jack stands before
attempting to run the engine.
Latch
Parking Brake
and Take Foot
Off Pedal
Line or Marker
Acceptable
Stopping
Distance
Normal Range of
Stopping Distance
Any vehicles that stop
more than 4 ft. (1.2 m)
beyond the Acceptable
Stopping Distance or
pulls to one side should
be removed from service
and inspected by a
qualified mechanic
Accelerate To
Maximum Speed
4 ft. (1.2 m)
Line or Marker
Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface