E-Z-GO Express S4 - Gas Owner Manual - Page 75

MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE  Check  Clean, Adjust, etc. Replace To perform service that is listed in this schedule but not described in this manual, contact a local Service Representative or see the Repair and Service Manual for this vehicle. NOTE: Some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe driving conditions DAILY BEFORE USE:  Check service brake general operation  Check park brake operation - does it hold on a hill.  Check warning device function in reverse  Check tire pressure, condition of tires & rims.  Check smooth operation of accelerator. 5  Check for loose or missing hardware.  Check Battery - state of charge, condition, loose terminals, corrosion, hold down & hardware  Check overall vehicle condition WEEKLY (includes items listed in previous table & the following) TIRES Examine for cuts, excessive wear and pressure (See GENERAL SPECIFICA- TIONS) WHEELS  Check for bent rims, missing or loose lug nuts COOLING FAN Check for build-up of foreign matter inside blower housing and fins, clean if required ENGINE OIL  Check and add if required - DO NOT OVERFILL STARTER/GENERATOR BELT  Check for tension, wear, cracks MONTHLY - 20 HOURS (includes items listed in previous table & the following) WIRING Check all wiring for loose connections and broken/missing insulation ACCELERATOR Check for smooth movement - DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLE SERVICE BRAKE (MECHANICAL BRAKES) PARK BRAKE CHOKE CABLE CARBURETOR LINKAGE DIRECTION SELECTOR ENGINE COOLING FAN STEERING ASSEMBLY TIE ROD/LINKAGES REAR AXLE Conduct brake performance test Check brake performance and adjust if required Check for smooth movement and adjustment - DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLE Check attachment, adjust as required Check attachment, adjust as required Check for unusual noise, vibration, acceleration, oil leaks Check for build-up of foreign matter inside blower housing and fins, clean if required Check for abnormal play, tightness of all hardware Check for excessive play, bent components or loose connections Check for leakage, add SAE 30 oil as required QUARTERLY - 60 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following) FRONT AXLE Check for damage to axle and loose or missing hardware FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS FRONT SPRINGS FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT PARK BRAKE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Check for oil leakage and loose fasteners Check for loose hardware, cracks at attachments Check for unusual tire wear, align if required Check for bent/binding linkage rod Check for damage or wear to latch arm or catch bracket  Lubricate as required, use light oil. DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLES OR BRAKE LATCH Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware Check coil/spark plug wires for cracks/loose connections Periodic Service Schedule 5 - 25