E-Z-GO Express L4 - Gas Owner Manual - Page 42

OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BEFORE INITIAL USE Read and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle and its equipment as well as how to use it safely. Maintaining good performance depends to a large extent on the operator. Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be performed. Vehicle battery must be fully charged before initial use. Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. 4 Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in shipment from the factory. Determine and record braking distance required to stop vehicle for future brake performance tests. Remove the protective clear plastic, that protect the seat bottom and back rest during shipping, before placing the vehicle in service. ITEM SERVICE OPERATION Battery Charge battery Seats Remove protective plastic covering Brakes Check operation and adjust if necessary Check hydraulic brake fluid level if equipped Establish acceptable stopping distance Tires Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS) Fuel Fill tank with correct fuel Engine Check oil level Initial Service Chart OPERATING THE VEHICLE Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance. Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to operate the vehicle. To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the following warnings must be observed: When driving vehicle, consider the terrain, traffic conditions and the environmental factors which effect the terrain and the ability to control the vehicle. Use extra care and reduced speed when driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass, gravel, etc. Stay in designated areas and avoid extremely rough terrain. Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use service brake to control speed when traveling down an incline. A sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of control. Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be made at reduced speed. Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade). 4- 4