E-Z-GO Freedom RXV - Gas Owner Manual - Page 36

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. B skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a physician immediately. Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 quart (1 liters) of water and flushed with water. Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate metal container to reduce the possibility of can contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion. It is in the best interest of both vehicle owner and service technician to carefully follow the procedures recommended in this manual. Preventative maintenance, applied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee for keeping the vehicle both dependable and economical. This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, providing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Periodic Service Schedule for appropriate service intervals. Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting procedure and safety information. CHECKING THE LUBRICANT LEVEL Clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove the plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to seep from the hole. Install the check/fill plug. In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, a drain plug is provided at the bottom of the differential housing. Fill / Check Plug To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe driving conditions such as extreme temperatures, extreme dust/debris conditions, and frequent use with maximum load. TIRE INSPECTION Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Schedule . Inflation pressures should be checked when the tires are cool. Be sure to install the valve dust cap after checking or inflating. REAR AXLE The only maintenance required for the first five years is the periodic inspection of the lubricant level. The rear axle is provided with a lubricant level check/fill plug located on the bottom of the differential. Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant needs to be replaced after five years. To access the powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or remove the seat and remove the rear access panel. For major repair, refer to the appropriate Technician's Repair and Service Manual. Drain Plug Fig. 23 Add, Check and Drain Axle Lubricant CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL Do not overfill the engine with oil. Too much oil may cause smoking or cause spark plug fouling. The oil should be checked with the engine warm. The vehicle should be on a level surface with the parking (PARK) brake engaged. Allow adequate time for oil to drain into the crankcase before checking. Page 16 Owner's Guide