Ezgo ST 400 48V, Owner'S Manual & Service Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
k) Brakes, steering mechanisms, speed and directional control mechanisms, warning devices, lights, governors,
guards, and safety devices shall be inspected regularly and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations.
l) Special carriers or devices designed and approved for hazardous area operation shall be inspected to ensure
that maintenance preserves the original approved safe operating features.
m) Fuel systems shall be checked for leaks and condition of parts. If a leak is found, action shall be taken to prevent
the use to the carrier until the cause of the leak has been repaired.
n) The carrier manufacturer’s capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plated, tags, or decals shall be
maintained in legible condition.
o) Batteries, motors, speed and directional controllers, limit switches, protective devices, electrical conductors/
insulators, and connections shall be inspected and maintained per carrier manufacturer’s recommendation.
p) Carriers shall be kept in a clean condition to minimize hazards and facilitate detection of components needing
service.
q) Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe carrier operation shall not be performed without man-
ufacturer’s prior written authorization; where authorized modifications have been made, the user shall ensure
that capacity, operation, warning, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or safety labels are changed accord-
ingly.
r) Care shall be taken to ensure that all replacement parts are interchangeable with the original parts and of a
quality at least equal to that provided in the original equipment.
s) Disconnect batteries, negative connection(s) first. When reconnecting, connect positive connection first.
t) Hydraulic systems, if so equipped, shall be checked for leaks, for condition of parts. Keep body and hands away
from pin-holes or nozzles that eject fluids under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to check for
leaks.
ANSI/ITSDF B56.8 - 2006