Operation - Ezgo 2012 TERRAIN 250 Owner's Manual

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

Operation

With the switch in 'TOW/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE' position:
• the controller is deactivated.
• the electronic braking feature is deactivated which allows the
vehicle to be towed or roll freely.
• the warning beeper is deactivated.
With the switch in 'RUN' position:
• the controller is activated.
• the electronic braking feature and warning beeper features are
activated.
TCT vehicles operate only in the 'RUN' position.
If all of the following events occur with the switch in 'RUN' position
a) the vehicle has been stopped for more than one second.
b) the accelerator pedal has been released for more than one
second.
c) the vehicle begins to roll above 2 mph (3 kph).
the electronic braking will limit speed to approximately 2 mph (3 kph)
and the warning beeper will sound. When the accelerator pedal is
pressed, the electronic braking and warning beeper will be
overridden and normal vehicle operation resumes. The system
functions in all key switch positions.
The TCT system is not a substitute for the service brake which should be used to control speed
and reduce possibility of injury.
If all of the following events occur with the switch in 'RUN' position.
a) the vehicle is being driven down a slope.
b) the vehicle speed exceeds the designed speed with the accelerator pedal pressed or released.
the regenerative braking will limit the speed of the vehicle to the designed speed range.When the regenerative braking
feature is activated by this sequence of events, the motor generates power which is returned d to the batteries. TCT
models are equipped with a regenerative motor control system.
The motor's speed is sensed and regulated directly by the controller. As a vehicle begins to accelerate while
descending a hill, the speed sensor will cause the motor to electrically resist the speed of the vehicle through
regenerative braking.
If the operator attempts to override the electronic braking feature by moving the direction selector or key switch to
another position, the warning beeper will sound and the vehicle will brake rapidly until it reaches the speed of
approximately 2 mph (3 kph).
The TCT system also incorporates an anti-stall protection feature that prevents commutator damage from stalling the
vehicle against an obstacle or ascending a hill. The electrical power to the motor will be deactivated allowing the
vehicle to roll freely before damage can be done.
In Performance Mode option features different degrees of regenerative breaking that takes place anytime that accel-
erator pedal is released. The Steep Hill option will rapidly slow the vehicle to a stop unless the accelerator pedal is
pressed. The Mild Hill option will slow the vehicle to a stop at a slower rate unless the accelerator pedal is pressed.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
RUN TOW
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
TOWING - Always select
'TOW MAINTENANCE STORAGE'
position before towing
DO NOT alter or tamper with this unit. Unauthorized
modifications can result in SERIOUS INJURY or damage
to the vehicle and will void the warranty.
To disable electrical system, turn key switch to 'OFF' and
remove battery wires.
ALWAYS turn key to 'OFF' before
disconnecting or reconnecting battery wires.
ELECTRICAL ARC or BATTERY EXPLOSION
can occur if key is not in the 'OFF' position.
WAIT 30 seconds after reconnecting batteries BEFORE
turning key switch to 'REVERSE', 'FORWARD' or
'NEUTRAL' positions.
Controller
Environmental
Cover
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