E-Z-GO Shuttle 22 TXT - Electric Owner Manual - Page 52

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. KING PINS STEERING ASSEMBLY RACK END BALL JOINT REAR AXLE ✓ Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts ✓ Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage ♦ Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease ✓ Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following) FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ✓ Check and adjust as required, see Technician's Repair and Service Manual REAR AXLE ✓ Check lubricant, add lubricant (SAE 30 oil) as required SERVICE BRAKES ♦ Clean and adjust, see Technician's Repair and Service Manual ✓ Check brake shoe linings, see Technician's Repair and Service Manual (HYDRAULIC BRKES) ✓ Check brake fluid Fig. 1 Periodic Service Schedule BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE Safety Always observe the following warnings when working on or near batteries. To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, keep all smoking materials, open flames or sparks away from the batteries. Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries. Do not charge batteries without adequate ventilation. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive. Be sure that the key switch is off and all electrical accessories are turned off before starting work on the vehicle. Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery terminal. Batteries are heavy. Use proper lifting techniques when moving them. Always lift the battery with a commercially available battery lifting device. Use care not to tip batteries when removing or installing them; spilled electrolyte can cause burns and damage. The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a physician immediately. Always wear a safety shield or approved safety goggles when adding water or charging batteries. Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of water and flushed with water. Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being spilled from the battery during the charge cycle. Expelled electrolyte may cause damage to the vehicle and storage facility. Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate metal container to prevent can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion. Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench from 'shorting out' a battery, which could result in an explosion and severe per- sonal injury or death. Page 46 Owner's Guide