Run-In; Cold Starting; Starting And Driving; Starting The Vehicle On A Hill - Ezgo FREEDOM HP Owner's Manual And Service Manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Make sure that the direction selector is in correct
position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop
before shifting the direction selector.
Do not take vehicle out of 'gear' while in motion
(coast).
Check the area behind the vehicle before operat-
ing in reverse.
All occupants must be seated. Keep entire body
inside vehicle and hold on while vehicle is in
motion.

RUN-IN

Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in
shipment from the factory. Avoid full throttle starts and
rapid acceleration until the engine has achieved operat-
ing temperature.
All engines consume more oil than normal during the first
hours of operation. As internal moving parts are run-in,
oil consumption should gradually decrease until the rate
of consumption stabilizes.
Check the oil level per the Periodic Service Schedule
(Ref. Fig. 17 on page 13). Add oil if the level on the dip-
stick indicates that oil is in the add oil range (Ref. Fig. 7
on page 4).
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil
may cause smoking or allow oil to enter
the air filter enclosure.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in
place before operating the engine. Failure to
install the dipstick and fill cap will result in oil becoming contam-
inated and/or being discharged into the engine compartment.
The oil should be changed in accordance with the Peri-
odic Service Schedule while the engine is warm. See
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE for checking oil level
and changing oil procedures.
Safe
Add
operating range
oil
Ref Dsk 1
Fig. 7 Check Oil Level on Dipstick
Page 4
Maximum oil level
DO NOT OVERFILL
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COLD STARTING

Starting a cold engine may require use of the choke.
Depress the accelerator approximately 1" (2.5 cm) or
until the starter just begins to operate. Pull the choke out
if required. Accelerate slowly and push the choke in com-
pletely when the engine runs smoothly.
Do not allow the starter to operate con-
tinuously for more than 10 seconds.
Allow 30 seconds between starting attempts. If the vehicle does
not start on the third attempt, turn the key switch off, set the park
brake and determine the cause of the problem.
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not
start within 10 seconds, use the choke.

STARTING AND DRIVING

!
vehicle damage, do not release service brake until
engine has started.
To operate vehicle:
•
Apply the service brake, place the key in the key
switch and turn it to the 'ON' position.
•
Move the direction selector to the direction
desired.
•
Release the park brake by depressing the service
brake pedal until the park brake releases.
•
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the
engine. Release service brake when engine
starts.
•
When the accelerator pedal is released, the igni-
tion circuit is de-energized and the engine stops.
To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the ser-
vice brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse
position, a warning signal will sound to indicate
that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.

STARTING THE VEHICLE ON A HILL

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vehicle damage, do not release service brake until
engine has started.
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using
accelerator and engine. This will cause
premature and excessive wear to drive train components.
To reduce the possibility
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of roll-back which could
result in severe injury or
To reduce the possibility
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of roll-back which could
result in severe injury or