E-Z-GO TXT - Gas Owner Manual - Page 19

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 effective way to repair a puncture in the tread is to use a commercial tire plug. NOTICE Tire plug tools and plugs are available at most automotive parts outlets and have the advantage of not requiring the tire be removed from the wheel. If the tire is flat, remove the wheel and inflate the tire to the maximum recommended pressure for the tire. Immerse the tire in water to locate the leak and mark with chalk. Insert tire plug in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 'Cross Sequence' 1 3 Tire style may vary Ref Whi 1 4 2 Fig. 10 Wheel Installation To reduce possibility of severe injury, be sure mounting/demounting machine is anchored to floor. Wear OSHA approved safety equipment when mounting/demounting tires. If the tire is to be removed or mounted, the tire changing machine manufacturer's recommendations must be followed in order to reduce possibility of severe injury. Wheel Installation VEHICLE WITH A DISCHARGED BATTERY To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from inadvertent motion, do not attempt to 'jump start' a vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with a starter/generator and does not idle. When starting the engine, the starter/generator functions as a starter and with the engine running, it functions as a generator. To reduce the possibility of component damage, do not tighten lug nuts to more than 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm) torque. NOTICE It is important to follow the 'cross sequence' pattern when installing lug nuts. This will assure even seating of the wheel against the hub. With the valve stem to the outside, mount the wheel onto the hub with lug nuts. Finger tighten lug nuts in a 'cross sequence' pattern (Ref Fig. 10 on page - 9). Tighten lug nuts in the 'cross sequence' pattern by torquing in 20 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) increments following the 'cross sequence' pattern. With the short running times associated with this kind of vehicle, the generator is more than adequate to maintain the battery charge level. The generator is not designed to charge a discharged battery. When engine starts, the clutches engage and cause vehicle to move making 'jump starting' both dangerous and impractical. If the vehicle battery has become discharged, it must be charged using a 12 volt charger that is rated at 10 amps or less. Read all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the charger. Owner's Manual and Service Guide Page 9