E-Z-GO TXT - Gas Owner Manual - Page 11

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this Owner's Manual and Service Guide. This guide contains the information that will assist you in maintaining this highly reliable vehicle. Some illustrations may show items that are optional for your vehicle. This guide covers the operation of several vehicles; therefore, some pictorial views may not represent your vehicle. Physical differences in controls will be illustrated. This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a 'World Vehicle'. Some countries have individual requirements to comply with their specifications; therefore, some sections may not apply in your country. Most of the service procedures in this guide can be accomplished using common automotive hand tools. Contact your service representative on servicing the vehicle in accordance with the Periodic Service Schedule. Service Parts Manuals and Technician's Repair and Service Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an authorized Branch or the Service Parts Department. When ordering parts or requesting information for your vehicle, provide vehicle model, serial number and manufacture code. BEFORE INITIAL USE Read, understand and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle, its equipment and how to use it safely. Maintaining good performance depends to a large extent on the operator. Hydrogen gas is generated as a natural part of the lead acid battery charging process. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive and could cause severe injury or death. Charging must take place in an area that is adequately ventilated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour). To reduce the chance of battery explosion that could result in severe injury or death, never smoke around or charge batteries in an area that has open flame or electrical equipment that could cause an electrical arc. Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be performed (Ref Fig. 1 on page - 1). Vehicle battery must be fully charged before initial use. Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in shipment from the factory. Determine and record braking distance required to stop vehicle for future brake performance tests. Remove the protective clear plastic, that protect the seat bottom and back rest during shipping, before placing the vehicle in service. ITEM SERVICE OPERATION Battery Charge battery Seats Remove protective plastic covering Brakes Check operation and adjust if necessary Check hydraulic brake fluid level if equipped Establish acceptable stopping distance Tires Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS) Fuel Fill tank with correct fuel Engine Check oil level Ref Isc 6 Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Vehicle controls and indicators consist of: • key • direction selector • choke • fuel gauge • low oil pressure indicator light • accelerator pedal • combination service and park brake pedal KEY To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended, the key should be turned to the 'OFF' position and removed (Ref Fig. 2 on page - 2). LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT A low oil pressure indicator light is located on the dash panel (Ref Fig. 2 on page - 2). The light illuminates when the oil pressure is low. Check oil level. If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick, a mechanical problem exists within the engine and the vehicle must not be driven. Contact a local distributor or authorized branch. Owner's Manual and Service Guide Page 1