E-Z-GO Terrain 1500 Owner Manual - Page 65

MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. LUBRICATION Lubrication Points Do not use more than three (3) pumps of grease in any grease fitting at any one time. Excess grease may cause grease seals to fail or grease migration into areas that could damage components. Putting more than three pumps of grease in a grease fitting could damage grease seals and cause premature bearing failure. Rack Ball Joint 5 View from Underside of Vehicle SPARK PLUGS Tool List Qty. Spark plug socket, 13/16", 1/2" drive ...1 Ratchet, 1/2" drive...1 Plug gauge, wire type ...1 Anti-seize compound ...AR Torque wrench, 1/2" drive, ft. lbs...1 Use care not to over-tighten the plug. Over-tightening can cause damage to the aluminum cylinder head threads. Remove and inspect the spark plug at intervals indicated in the Periodic Service Schedule. Spark plug should be properly gapped. Tighten to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm) torque Remove and inspect the spark plug at intervals indicated in the Periodic Service Schedule. Spark plug should be properly gapped. Tighten to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm) torque. Spark Plug Fouled spark plug is indicated by a wet, black appearance. This could be caused by a dirty air filter element or other restrictions in the air intake system. Incorrectly adjusted valves, spark plug wire which are in poor condition or poor quality fuel could also contribute to the problem. .030" (.76 mm) Gap PROLONGED STORAGE To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from a possible explosion: Do not handle fuel in an area that is not adequately ventilated. Do not smoke near the fuel tank or refuel near open flame or electrical items which could produce a spark. Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not store in same area as a stove, furnace, water heater, or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark. 5 - 19