Ezgo Valor, Owner'S Manual

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M
AINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Consistent inspection, adjustment, and lubrication of some components are necessary to maintain the
vehicle
so that
it remains in safe and reliable condition. Refer to the
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART
on page 28 for detailed
requirements.
Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust, and replace parts as necessary. Use manufacturer or equivalent replacement parts.
Record the maintenance items performed along with details in the
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
beginning on
page 47.
NOTICE: Service and adjustments are important for safe and reliable vehicle operation. If not familiar with
safe service and adjustment procedures, have a certified dealer perform the operations.
Severe Use Conditions
Vehicles subjected to heavy or severe use must be inspected and serviced more frequently than those of normal use
patterns.The following conditions are considered severe use:
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART
Perform all services at the maintenance interval reached first.
S – Indicates operations that need to be performed on vehicles subjected to severe use.
• frequent or prolonged use in a dusty environment • frequent use in mud, water or sand
• prolonged low speed operation • short trips in cold weather
• prolonged heavy load operation
Item
Interval
(perform at interval
that comes first)
Remarks Page
Hours Calendar
Overall vehicle condition Pre-ride Inspect.
Batteries Daily Charge daily after use.
Steering Pre-ride Check for smooth and free operation.
Front suspension Pre-ride Inspect. Check for leaks and loose or missing hardware.
Rear suspension Pre-ride Inspect. Check for leaks and loose or missing hardware.
Tires Pre-ride Check condition and pressure. 32
Wheel lug nuts Pre-ride Check for loose or missing. 32
Accelerator Pre-ride Check for smooth operation.
Brake system Pre-ride Check for smooth operation and acceptable stopping distance. 36
Frame hardware Pre-ride Check for loose or missing.
Headlights and taillights Pre-ride Check operation. Replace bulbs as needed. 33
Reverse warning alarm Pre-ride Check operation.
Switches Pre-ride Check operation.
Fluid leakages Pre-ride Inspect entire vehicle for leaks
S Brake shoes 10 Monthly Inspect. Replace as needed.
Batteries 20 Monthly Clean
Batteries 20 Monthly Check electrolyte level; fill with distilled water if required
Charger receptacle 20 Monthly Clean connections.
Parking brake 20 Monthly
Conduct brake performance test; adjust as necessary.
Check for correct hold on an incline.
Accelerator 20 Monthly Check for smooth operation.
Wiring 20 Monthly Inspect for loose connections, broken or missing insulation.