E-Z-GO Terrain 1500 Owner Manual - Page 36

OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BEFORE INITIAL USE NOTICE Record the four digit key number and store in a safe place. Individual keys can only be replaced if the key number is known. Without a key number, the entire ignition switch will have to be replaced if keys are lost. 4 Read and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle and its equipment as well as how to use it safely. Maintaining good performance depends to a large extent on the operator. Improper use of this vehicle could result in severe injury or death. The vehicle is a light duty utility vehicle. It is NOT an all terrain vehicle (ATV). This vehicle is not a toy and using it while engaging in horseplay is dangerous. Plan carefully before using the vehicle to go significant distances over questionable terrain. Remember that a one hour drive may take many hours to walk out should you run out of fuel or be stranded by becoming stuck on unsuitable terrain. 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. Read, understand and follow the SAFETY AND OPERATION label located on the center of the instrument panel above the drink holders. Be sure you understand the vehicle, its equipment and how to use it safely. Although the vehicle has been designed to provide safe and reliable operation, maintaining good performance depends, to a large extent, on the operator. Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be performed. 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 Battery SERVICE OPERATION Charge Battery Seats Remove Protective plastic covering Brakes Check operation and adjust if necessary Check hydraulic brake fluid level Establish new vehicle braking distance Tires Check pressure FUEL Fill tank with correct fuel Engine Check oil level (Initial change after 5-8 hr) Keys Record key number and store in safe location 4- 4