Routine Maintenance; Fig. 3 Neutral Lock (Direction Selector); Fig. 4 Lubrication Points - Ezgo 605586 Repair And Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
Spring loaded mechanism. To prevent possi-
bility of fingers becoming pinched in the direc-
tion selector mechanism, hold direction
selector lever when releasing neutral lock pin
handle.
To activate the direction selector, pull the neutral lock
pin handle out and rotate until the pointed portion of the
handle fits into the hole in the direction selector cam
Front
Hole in Direction
Selector Cam
Unlocked
Position

Fig. 3 Neutral Lock (Direction Selector)

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, pro-
viding it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the
Periodic Service Schedule for appropriate service inter-
vals (Ref. Fig. 7 on Page A-6). Refer to Lubrication
Points for appropriate lubrication locations (Ref. Fig. 4
on Page A-3)
.
Some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently
on vehicles used under severe driving conditions.
Do not use more than three (3) pumps of grease in
each grease fitting at any one time. Excess grease
may cause grease seals to fail or grease migration into
areas that could damage components.
Hole in Direction
Selector Mounting
Bracket
Direction
Selector
Lever
Locked
Position
Neutral Lock
Pin Handle
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Putting more than three pumps of grease in a grease fit-
ting could damage grease seals and cause premature
bearing failure.
Rack Ball Joint
View From Underside Of Vehicle

Fig. 4 Lubrication Points

POWERTRAIN MAINTENANCE
Access the powertrain by raising or removing seat.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle be
lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE in section 'B' for
proper lifting procedure and safety information.
For maintenance procedures relating to the engine,
speed control, fuel system, transmission, and rear axle
or suspension refer to the particular section. See the
TABLE OF CONTENTS for section location.
BRAKES
After the vehicle has been put into service, it is recom-
mended that the brakes be checked by periodically con-
ducting a brake performance test.
To prevent severe injury or death resulting
from operating a vehicle with improperly oper-
ating brake system, the braking system must
be properly maintained. All driving brake tests
must be done in a safe location with regard for
the safety of all personnel
.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place.
Therefore, it is important to establish the standard with a new
vehicle.
For test method and brake service, refer to MECHANI-
CAL BRAKES section.
TIRES
Tire condition should be inspected on a daily basis.
Inflation pressures should be checked on a weekly
basis when the tires are cool. Be sure to reinstall valve
dust cap after checking or inflating tire. For additional
information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES section.
B
B
Tie Rod Ends
(If Equipped)
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