E-Z-GO TXT - Gas Owner Manual - Page 15

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 To operate vehicle: • Apply the service brake, place the key in the key switch and turn it to the 'ON' position. • Move the direction selector to the direction desired. • Release the park brake by depressing the service brake pedal until the park brake releases. • Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the engine. Release service brake when engine starts. • When the accelerator pedal is released, the igni- tion circuit is de-energized and the engine stops. To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the service brake pedal. NOTICE When the direction selector is in the reverse position, a warning signal will sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse. STARTING THE VEHICLE ON A HILL To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not release service brake until engine has started. Do not hold vehicle on hill by using accelerator and engine. This will cause premature and excessive wear to drive train components. To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the drive system, it is important to prevent excessive rollback when starting the vehicle on a hill. Place left foot on service brake and release the park brake. Depress accelerator with right foot and release the service brake by lifting left foot. severe drivetrain damage, speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum governed speed on level ground (see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS). Limit speed by applying service brake. FUEL To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from improper fuel handling: Do not smoke near the fuel tank. Do not refuel near open flame or electrical items which could produce a spark. Always handle gasoline in a well ventilated area. Always wear eye protection to protect against splashed fuel and fuel vapors. Always allow adequate space for the expansion of gasoline. Leave at least 1" (2.5 cm) space below bottom of filler neck. Inspect fuel cap, tank and other components for leaks or deterioration that could cause a hazardous condition. The fuel tank is located under the seat on the passenger side of the vehicle (Ref Fig. 8 on page - 6). Fill the tank with fresh, clean, automotive grade gasoline (Ref Fig. 35 on page - 24). High altitude or heavy use/load applications may benefit from higher octane gasoline. Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. COASTING To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above recommended speeds, limit speed with service brake. On steep hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast at greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface. To reduce the possible loss of vehicle control and Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether. Use fresh regular grade unleaded fuel. Ethanol blend fuel up to 10% is permissible. Owner's Manual and Service Guide Page 5