E-Z-GO TXT - Gas Owner Manual - Page 25

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 TIRE INSPECTION Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Schedule (Ref. Fig. 13 on page 13). Inflation pressures should be checked when the tires are cool. Be sure to install the valve dust cap after checking or inflating. 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. Remove the dipstick and wipe off the entire area with a lint free cloth (Ref Fig. 14 on page - 15). Fig. 14 Clean Entire Dipstick Insert the dipstick fully into the dipstick hole and remove. Examine the level of the oil on the dipstick. Fill Cold Engine To This Point Maximum Oil Level For Hot Engine Do Not Overfill Add Oil Safe Operating Range Hot Engine Fig. 15 Check Oil Level on Dipstick The engine can be operated safely as long as oil is within the safe operating range as indicated on the dip stick. Do not operate vehicle if oil level is below the safe area indicated on the dipstick. Oil should be added to bring the level into the safe operating range. Remember that oil expands as it gets hot, Do not overfill (Ref Fig. 15 on page - 15). Check that the oil cap is firmly in place. NOTICE When adding oil between oil changes, do not mix brands and viscosity grades of oil. The oil dipstick/fill cap must be in place before operating the engine. Failure to install the dipstick/fill cap will result in oil becoming contaminated and/or oil being discharged into the engine compartment. Owner's Manual and Service Guide Page 15