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TXT ELECTRIC OWNER’S GUIDE

613272

ISSUED   DECEMBER 2009   

REVISED  JUNE 2012

Summary of Contents for 2010 TXT 48 FLEET

Page 1: ...TXT ELECTRIC OWNER S GUIDE 613272 ISSUED DECEMBER 2009 REVISED JUNE 2012...

Page 2: ...ition If the vehicle is to be used in a commercial environment signs similar to the ones illustrated should be used to warn of sit uations that could result in an unsafe condition Observe these NOTICE...

Page 3: ...thout notice The E Z GO Division DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ERRORS IN THIS MANUAL and the E Z GO Division SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCI DENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES resulting from the use...

Page 4: ...ischarge varies depending on the ambient temperature and the age and condition of the batteries A fully charged battery will not freeze in winter temperatures unless the temperature falls below 75 F 6...

Page 5: ...E COURSE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM 6 Performance Options 6 Fig 9 Performance Options 6 Regenerative Braking 7 Pedal Up Braking 7 Walk Away Feature 7 Anti Roll Back Feature 7 Anti Stall Feature 7 High Pedal Di...

Page 6: ...utralizing Solution 17 Battery Replacement 18 Fig 19 Battery Connections 18 Prolonged Storage 18 BATTERY CHARGING 19 Fig 20 Freezing Point of Electrolyte 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 Hydrometer 20 Fig 21 Hyd...

Page 7: ...onnection with the use of all E Z GO products new and used the Distributor or Dealer has reason to believe may be operated in personal transportation applications Information on FMVSS 571 500 can be o...

Page 8: ...grades maintain adequate distance between vehicles maintain adequate distance between vehicles reduce speed in wet areas use extreme caution when approaching sharp or blind turns use extreme caution w...

Page 9: ...chanic VENTILATION Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle of batteries and is explosive in concentrations as low as 4 Because hydrogen gas is lighter than air it will collect in the ceiling o...

Page 10: ...Page viii Owner s Guide Notes SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle Pay attention to all NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS and DANGERS...

Page 11: ...LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS Owner s Guide Page ix LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS...

Page 12: ...2 71129G02 74322G01 See Following Pages For Explanation Of These Pictograms 43 44 45 74443G01 1 To Prevent Roll Back On a Hill From a Stopped Position 3 Fully Release Park Brake 2 Apply Service Brake...

Page 13: ...Explanation Of Pictogram 30 RUN TOW MAINTENANCE STORAGE TOWING Always select TOW MAINTENANCE position before towing WAIT 30 seconds after reconnecting batteries BEFORE turning key switch to REVERSE F...

Page 14: ...VITY COULD RESULT IN TIP OVER LOAD CENTER OF GRAVITY MAXIMUM HEIGHT x in xx cm MAX LOAD XXX LBS XXX KG WARNING MAXIMUM LOAD CENTER OF GRAVITY KEEP LOAD AS FAR FORWARD AS POSSIBLE DO NOT RIDE IN LOAD B...

Page 15: ...T EXPOSE TO FLAME WARNING CORROSIVE WARNING LETHAL VOLTAGE WARNING EXPLOSIVE LOW OIL PRESSURE 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN LANDFILL DO NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY WINDSHIEL...

Page 16: ...IBLE DEVICE WILL SOUND Q DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY TO LEAVE A GASOLINE POWERED VEHICLE IN PARK Q APPLY PARKING BRAKE Q TURN KEY TO OFF Q MOVE DIRECTION SELECTOR TO FORWARD P N...

Page 17: ...lated minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour To reduce the chance of battery explosion that could result in severe injury or death never smoke around or charge batteries in an area that has open flame or...

Page 18: ...nd sun protection must be provided The charger may get hot during operation and must be placed such that risk of contact by people is reduced The charger may be mounted on a wall or shelf using 10 M5...

Page 19: ...at occur there will be a pause and then the flashes will repeat again There are several possible conditions that will generate errors Some errors will require human inter vention to first resolve the...

Page 20: ...urning the key To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended the key should be turned to the OFF position and removed Ref Fig 5 Fig 5 Key State of Charge Meter STATE OF CHARGE M...

Page 21: ...nce Storage position the Anti Roll Back and Walk Away safety features of the system no longer function Before attempting to tow vehicle move the Run Tow Maintenance Storage switch to the Tow Maintenan...

Page 22: ...14 25 grade To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from improper vehicle opera tion the following warnings must be observed Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating capacity...

Page 23: ...vehicle s top speed Example If all of the following events occur a the vehicle is being driven down a slope b the accelerator pedal is released for more than one second the pedal up braking will slow...

Page 24: ...to the ON N position Move the direction selector to the direction desired Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the motor When the accelerator pedal is released the motor controls the decelera...

Page 25: ...uired to preserve the painted surfaces Occasional cleaning and waxing with non abrasive prod ucts designed for clear coat automotive finishes will enhance the appearance and durability of the painted...

Page 26: ...r s guide Use caution when inflating tires Due to the low volume of the small tires overinflation can occur in seconds Overinflation could cause the tire to separate from the wheel or cause the tire t...

Page 27: ...ssibility of severe injury or death Use extra caution when towing a vehicle DO NOT ride on the vehicle being towed DO NOT attempt to tow the vehicle with ropes chains or any device other than a factor...

Page 28: ...hysician imme diately Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 2 teaspoons 10 ml sodi um bicarbonate baking soda dissolved in 1 quart 1 liters of water and flushed with water Ae...

Page 29: ...be inspected for loose fasteners Fasteners should be tightened in accordance with the Torque Specifications table Ref Fig 13 Use care when tightening fasteners and refer to the Technician s Repair and...

Page 30: ...dition loose terminals corro sion hold down hardware D CL CL CL CL 15 Batteries check electrolyte level fill if required C A C A C A C A 16 Brakes smooth operation of pedal stopping distance D D D D D...

Page 31: ...d flushed with water Overfilling batteries may result in electro lyte being spilled from the battery during the charge cycle Expelled electrolyte may cause damage to the vehicle and storage facility A...

Page 32: ...the charging cycle DO NOT overfill batteries The charging cycle will expel electrolyte and result in component damage A battery being charged will gas with the majority of the gassing taking place at...

Page 33: ...ng the outside of the batteries and termi nals do not use a water hose without first spraying the batteries with a solution of baking soda sodium bicar bonate and water to neutralize any acid deposits...

Page 34: ...batteries should be placed into the battery racks and the battery hold downs tightened to 45 55 in lbs 5 6 Nm torque to prevent movement but not tight enough to cause distortion of the battery cases...

Page 35: ...oving the hydrogen gas that is generated by the charging process A minimum of five air exchanges per hour is recommended The charging connector components must be in good condition and free from dirt...

Page 36: ...a battery that has just been watered The battery must go through at least one charge and discharge cycle in order to permit the water to adequately mix with the electrolyte The temperature of the ele...

Page 37: ...will decrease at full charge This is not a reason to re place the battery providing all cells are within fifty points of each other Since the hydrometer test is in response to a vehicle ex hibiting a...

Page 38: ...Page 22 Owner s Guide Notes OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle Pay attention to all NOTICES CAUTIONS WARNINGS and DANGERS...

Page 39: ...Page 23 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Owner s Guide GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 40: ...Noise Vibration WBV Vibration HAV Sound pressure continued A weighted equal to 68 db A Highest RMS value of weighted acceleration is less than 2 5m s Highest RMS value of weighted acceleration is less...

Page 41: ...GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Owner s Guide Fig 23 Vehicle Dimensions 66 0 in 168 cm 91 0 in 231 cm 47 0 in 119 cm Front 34 0 in 86 cm Rear 38 5 in 97 cm 46 5 in 118 cm 68 in 173 cm 4 5 in 11 0 cm Ground Cl...

Page 42: ...ERAL SPECIFICATIONS Fig 24 Vehicle Dimensions Incline Specifications and Turning Clearance Diameter TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER 19 ft 5 8 m RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP 25 GRADE or 14o MAX RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE...

Page 43: ...Page 27 Owner s Guide WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES...

Page 44: ...OMESTIC WARRANTY U S AND CANADA To obtain a copy of the limited warranty applicable to the vehicle call or write a local distributor authorized Branch or the Warranty Department with vehicle serial nu...

Page 45: ...Page 29 Owner s Guide DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE ONLY...

Page 46: ...Page 30 Owner s Guide DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

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Page 49: ...y as the result of normal use age wear or abuse It is virtually impossible to anticipate all possible compo nent failures or the manner in which each component may fail Be aware that a vehicle requiri...

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