E-Z-GO Freedom TXT - Gas Owner Manual - Page 10

SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. NOTICE The exhaust emissions of this vehicles' engine complies with regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States of America (USA) at time of manufacture. Significant fines could result from modifications or tam- pering with the engine, fuel, ignition or air intake systems Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. NOTICE This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This manual has been designed to assist in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufacturer. Adherence to these procedures and troubleshooting tips will ensure the best possible service from the product. To reduce the chance of personal injury or property damage, the following must be carefully observed: Certain replacement parts can be used independently and/or in combination with other accessories to modify an E-Z-GOmanufactured vehicle to permit the vehicle to operate at or in excess of 20mph. When an E-Z-GO-manufactured vehicle is modified in any way by the Distributor, Dealer or customer to operate at or in excess of 20mph, UNDER FEDERAL LAW the modified product will be a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) subject to the strictures and requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 571.500. In these instances, pursuant to Federal law the Distributor or Dealer MUST equip the product with headlights, rear lights, turn signals, seat belts, top, horn and all other modifications for LSV's mandated in FMVSS 571.500, and affix a Vehicle Identification Number to the product in accordance with the requirements of FMVSS 571.565. Pursuant to FMVSS 571.500, and in accordance with the State laws applicable in the places of sale and use of the product, the Distributor, Dealer or customer modifying the vehicle also will be the Final Vehicle Manufacturer for the LSV, and required to title or register the vehicle as mandated by State law. E-Z-GO will NOT approve Distributor, Dealer or customer modifications converting E-Z-GO products into LSV's. The Company recommends that all E-Z-GO products sold as personal transportation vehicles BE OPERATED ONLY BY PERSONS WITH VALID DRIVERS LICENSES, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE REQUIREMENTS. This restriction is important to the SAFE USE AND OPERATION of the product. Page 4 Owner's Guide