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Owner’s Guide 48V ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLE 626501 ISSUED FEBRUARY 2012 REVISED JUNE 2015...
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WELCOME Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this Owner’s Guide. This guide contains the information that will assist you in maintaining this highly reliable vehicle. Some illustrations may show items that are optional for your vehicle. This guide covers the operation of several vehi- cles;...
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FOREWORD Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. OWNER’S GUIDE 48V ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLE SHUTTLE 8 STARTING MODEL YEAR 2012 Never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability or increase the speed beyond the factory specifications.
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FOREWORD Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. This vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the United States of America (USA). The Standards and Specifications listed in the following text originate in the USA unless oth- erwise indicated.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SECTION PAGE NO. SAFETY....................................1-1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 2-1 INTRODUCTION.................................. 3-1 OPERATING PROCEDURES .............................. 4-1 MAINTENANCE...................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: Page iv...
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. GENERAL ................................1-2 NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, AND DANGERS..................1-2 GENERAL OPERATION ............................1-3 MAINTENANCE ..............................1-5 VENTILATION ...............................
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. GENERAL For any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read all labels located on the vehicle. Always replace any damaged or missing labels. On steep hills it is possible for vehicles to coast at greater speeds.
CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS contained therein. If you have any questions regarding this vehicle, contact your E-Z-GO/CUSHMAN dealer or write to the address on the back cover of this publication, Attention: Customer Care Department.
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SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To prevent personal injury or death, observe the following: When vehicle is to be left unattended, turn key to OFF position AND REMOVE KEY. Drive vehicle only as fast as terrain and safety considerations allow.
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. ALWAYS: • use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition •...
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS WARNING DO NOT TO OPERATE VEHICLE TO LEAVE VEHICLE MAXIMUM OPERATE IN FORWARD: IN PARK: CROSS HILL UNDER THE TURN KEY TO ‘ON’...
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SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. CE LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS GASOLINE FORWARD OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION PARK VEHICLE READ THE MANUAL VEHICLES * TURN KEY TO ‘ON’ * TURN KEY TO ‘ON’...
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SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 1 - 8...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. Vehicle Specifications SHUTTLE 8 ..........................2 - 2 Vehicle Dimensions SHUTTLE 8 ............................. 2 - 3 Turning Diameter and Incline Information ........................
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. MODEL: SHUTTLE™ 8 TYPE: ELECTRIC POWERED PERSONNEL CARRIER MODEL YEAR: 2012 Part No:. 626500 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION CONFIGURATION HIGHLIGHTS Precision Drive System™...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Lowest Clearance at Differential 4.25 in. (10.8 cm) 123.5 in. (313.7 cm) 149.0 in. (3178.5 cm) 167.5 in.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER 33 ft ( 10.1 m) RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE TILT 25% or 14° MAX RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP GRADE 25% or 14°...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 2 - 5...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 2 - 6...
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. FEATURES..................................3-2 General Information ....................................3-2 Key Switch / Headlight Switch..................................3-3 Direction Selector......................................3-3 State of Charge Meter....................................
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. FEATURES General Information 3 - 2...
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. If the vehicle is equipped with factory installed custom accessories, some accessories remain operational with the key switch in the ‘OFF’...
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 7. Accelerator Pedal Unintentional movement of the accelerator pedal may cause the vehicle to move which could result in severe injury or death.
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. • the electronic braking system and warning beeper features are activated 11. Charger Receptacle The plarized charger receptacle is located in the seat pod below the driver seat. Always check to be sure the recep- tacle is free from dirt and debris before connecting the charger cord.
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INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 3 - 6...
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 12. Steering Wheel The steering wheel located in front of the driver seat is used to steer the vehicle. 13.
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INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 3 - 8...
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ............................4-2 BEFORE INITIAL USE ................................ 4-3 PORATABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION ......................... 4-4 Using the Charger .......................................
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Two serial number and manufacture date code plates are on the vehicle. One (PART C) is placed on the body below the front, driver side of the seat, PART D is placed on the frame weld tube.
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 Read, understand and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle, its equipment as well as how to use it safely.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. PORTABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION Risk of electric shock. Connect charger power cord to an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. tacle on the vehicle. If vehicle it to be charged with a non E-Z-GO charger, refer to the instructions supplied with the charger. Using the Charger The charger may remain plugged into the AC outlet when not in use.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To prevent a physical hazard that could result in an electrical shock or electrocution, be sure that the charger plug is not damaged and is inserted fully into a grounded receptacle.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade). Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating capacity. Depressing accelerator pedal will release foot operated park brake and may cause inadvertent vehicle movement.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. b) the accelerator pedal is released for more than one second the pedal-up braking will slow the vehicle (the warning beeper will not sound) until either the vehicle speed is reduced to 8 mph (13 kph), at which it freely coasts between 8 and 3 mph (5 kph), or the accelerator pedal is applied.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. In the unlikely event of certain electrical system failures, the Diagnostic Mode feature will default to a mode that will permit the vehicle to operate, but at a very reduced speed.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. This model is equipped with a feature (pedal-up braking) that slows the vehicle’s speed when the accelerator pedal is released until the vehicle stops.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ............................5-3 Vehicle Cleaning ......................................5-3 COMMON SENSE OPERATION ............................5-4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS............................
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MAINTENANCE Battery Cleaning ......................................5-18 Battery Replacement ....................................5-19 Prolonged Storage..................................... 5-19 Battery Charging......................................5-20 AC Voltage ........................................ 5-20 Troubleshooting......................................5-21 HYDROMETER ..................................5-21 Using Hydrometer...................................... 5-22 5 - 2...
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE Vehicle Cleaning To reduce the possibility of severe injury or vehicle damage, read and understand all instructions supplied by manufacturer of pressure washer.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. COMMON SENSE OPERATION To prevent severe injury or death, observe the following: Never transport loaded firearms on or in vehicle Check that firearms are unloaded with the safety engaged and are properly secured with muzzle pointing in a safe direction before operating vehicle.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. REPAIR Some servicing operations may require the front wheels, the rear wheels, or the entire vehicle to be raised. To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from a vehicle falling from a jack: Be sure the vehicle is on a firm and level surface.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. WHEELS AND TIRES A tire explosion can cause severe injury or death. Never exceed the inflation pressure rating on the tire sidewall.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Wheel Installation To reduce the possibility of component damage, do not tighten lug nuts to more than 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm) torque. It is important to follow the ‘cross sequence’...
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Brake Light To replace the brake light bulb, remove two phillips head Rear Fender screws securing lens, pull the lens out of the housing. Remove the light bulb and install a new bulb, make sure the bulb makes good contact with the socket.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Hauling To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death while transporting the vehicle: Secure the vehicle and contents. Never ride on the vehicle being transported.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. It is in the best interest of both vehicle owner and service technician to carefully follow the procedures recommended in this manual.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Periodic Brake Test For Hydraulic Brakes Depress the brake pedal; the pedal should have some free travel and then become hard. A brake pedal that has no free travel, excessive free travel or a spongy feel indicates that a brake inspection is required.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. CAPACITIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS 40 oz (1.2 liters) / MOBIL 424 Rear Axle Oil 15 amp (P/N 18392-G1) Fuse Headlight Bulb (P/N 619100)
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE - CHECK C&A - CHECK & ADJUST CL - CLEAN R - REPLACE REMARKS Tires - pressure, condition of tires &...
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE Safety Always observe the following warnings when working on or near batteries. To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, keep all smok- ing materials, open flames or sparks away from the batteries.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. A battery does not store electricity, but is able to produce electricity as the result of a chemical reaction which releases stored chemical energy in the form of electrical energy.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Electrolyte Level and Water The correct level of the electrolyte is 1/2" (13 mm) above the plates in each cell. This level will leave approximately 1/4"...
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MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Automatic watering devices such as the one included in Watering gun similar to the type included in the E-Z-GO the Battery Maintenance Kit (P/N 25587-G01) can be used Battery Maintenance Kit with an approved water source.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Battery Cleaning To prevent battery damage, be sure that all battery caps are tightly installed. To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before rinsing battery. To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate the metal con- tainer to prevent the can from contacting the battery terminals. Battery Replacement Before any electrical service is performed on TruCourse technology model vehicles, the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch must be placed in the ‘Tow/Maintenance’...
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. within the plates. This condition is not reversible and will cause permanent damage to the battery. In order to prevent dam- age, the battery should be recharged.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Troubleshooting In general, troubleshooting will be done for two distinct reasons. First, a battery that performs poorly and is outside of the manufacturers specification should be identified in order to replace it under the terms of the manufacturer’s war- ranty.
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MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Using A Hydrometer ELECTROLYTE TEMPERATURE 1. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to °F °C permit the thermometer to adjust to the electrolyte tem- perature and note the reading.
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MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 5 - 23...
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MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 5 - 24...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR APPENDIX A TITLE PAGE NO. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................. A - 3 A - 1...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: A - 2...
APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY A - 3...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (CONTINUED) A - 4...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: A - 5...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: A - 6...
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