Ezgo 605681 Owner's Manual And Service Manual page 34

O P E R A T I O N A N D S E R V I C E I N F O R M A T I O N
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Wear eye protection when work-
ing on the vehicle. Use extra care
when working around batteries,
or using solvents or compressed
air.
To reduce the possibility of causing an elec-
trical arc, which could result in a battery
explosion, turn off all electrical loads from
the battery before removing battery wires.
'shorting out' a battery, which could result in
an explosion.
Reduce the possibility of accidental starting
by removing and grounding spark plug
wires and disconnecting battery at negative
terminal before servicing.
The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solu-
tion which can cause severe burns to the
skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to
the body and eyes with extended flushing
with clear water. Contact a physician imme-
diately.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized
with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodi-
um bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1
quart (1 liters) of water and flushed with
water.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal pro-
tectant must be used with extreme care.
Insulate metal container to reduce the pos-
sibility of can contacting battery terminals
which could result in an explosion.
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Wrap wrenches with vinyl
tape to reduce the possi-
bility of a dropped wrench
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
It is in the best interest of both vehicle owner and service
technician, to carefully follow the procedures recom-
mended in this manual. Preventative maintenance,
applied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee
for keeping the vehicle both dependable and economical.
Before any electrical service is performed, the 'Run-Tow/
Maintenance' switch must be placed in the 'Tow/Mainte-
nance' position.
If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is discon-
nected for any reason, the 'Run-Tow/Maintenance'
switch must be left in the 'Tow/Maintenance' position for
at least 30 seconds after the circuit is restored.
To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be
serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe
driving conditions such as extreme temperatures,
extreme dust/debris conditions, frequent use with maxi-
mum load.
To access powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or
remove seat. For major repair, refer to appropriate Tech-
nician's Repair and Service Manual.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be
lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting
procedure and safety information.