E-Z-GO Freedom TXT - Gas Owner Manual - Page 50

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, providing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Periodic Service Schedule for appropriate service intervals. Refer to Lubrication Points for appropriate lubrication locations. 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, frequent use with maximum load. To access powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or remove seat. For major repair, refer to appropriate Technician's Repair and Service Manual. Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting procedure and safety information. 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 rear axle for lubricant leakage. Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five years. Refer to the Service and Repair Manual for the fluid replacement procedure. FOUR CYCLE ENGINE Engine Specifications Engine model ...FJ400D Type ...Four cycle, OHV Number of cylinders ...1 Displacement ...401 cc Rated horsepower ...13 hp Spark plug type ...NGK BPR2ES Spark plug gap...028" - .031" (.70 - .80 mm) Cooling...Forced air cooled Oil Filter ...Cartridge type full flow filter Oil Pump ...Positive displacement pump Engine Description The engine is an air cooled, 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder gasoline engine. It incorporates a pressure fed lubrication positive displacement oil pump with a cartridge type full flow oil filter and a counter rotating balance shaft. CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause engine to smoke or cause spark plug fouling. Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smoking or allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure. 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 44 Owner's Guide