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OWNER’S GUIDE MPT 48V ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLES 615581-GB ISSUED AUGUST 2010 REVISED APRIL 2011...
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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 vehicles; therefore, some illus- trations may not represent your vehicle.
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2006/42/EC These are the Original instructions verified by E-Z-GO A Textron company TO CONTACT US NORTH AMERICA: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & WARRANTY PHONE: 1-800-774-3946, FAX: 1-800-448-8124 SERVICE PARTS PHONE: 1-888-GET-EZGO (1-888-438-3946), FAX: 1-800-752-6175 INTERNATIONAL: SALES PHONE: 001-706-798-4311, FAX: 001-706-771-4609 E-Z-GO DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC. 1451 MARVIN GRIFFIN ROAD, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906-3852, USA.
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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 otherwise indicated.
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FOREWORD TITLE PAGE NO. SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION ................................1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION ...............................11 INTRODUCTION SECTION....................................17 OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION................................25 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SECTION..............................43 REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY ................................65 DELCARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) .............................67 Owner’s Guide...
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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. Notes:...
SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. SAFETY ..........................................3 NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, AND DANGERS............................3 GENERAL ..........................................4 GENERAL OPERATION ......................................5 MAINTENANCE ........................................5 VENTILATION........................................6 LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS ....................................7 Owner’s Guide Page 1...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: Owner’s Guide Page 2...
SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SAFETY For any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read and understand all labels located on the vehicle.
SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. This manual has been designed to assist in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufac- turer.
SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability or increase the speed or extend the stopping distance beyond the factory specification.
SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. The manufacturer cannot anticipate all situations, therefore people attempting to maintain or repair the vehicle must have the skill and experience to recognize and protect themselves from potential situations that could result in severe personal injury or death and damage to the vehicle.
SAFETY INFORMATION 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 MIN 150 614121 614121 601781 Low Heavy Loads High 74322G01 74322G01 On Battery Under Seat 35493-G01 74099G01 35493G01...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. WARNING WARNING READ MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM LOAD BED CAPACITY. MAXIMUM RAMP/HILL < 14 û 25% READ MANUAL SECURE LOAD AS FAR FORWARD XXX lbs.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. CLEAN UP GASOLINE SPILLS WITH DO NOT WATER BEFORE DISPOSE OF STARTING ENGINE BATTERIES IN LANDFILL UNLEADED GASOLINE DO NOT...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. HEADLIGHTS KEEP ARMS AND LEGS WITHIN VEHICLE UNLOCKED TO OPERATE VEHICLE IN FORWARD: Q TURN KEY TO ON Q MOVE DIRECTION SELECTOR TO FORWARD Q DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL...
GENERAL SPECIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. MPT 800 48V ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS..............................13 MPT 1000 48V ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS..............................14 Owner’s Guide Page 11...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: Owner’s Guide Page 12...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. MODEL: MPT 800 48V TYPE: ELECTRIC 48V POWERED TRUCK MODEL YEAR: 2011 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION CONFIGURATION HIGHLIGHTS TrueCourse Technology: Programmable to any golf course terrain, with expanded regenerative braking function, and vehicle charger lockout Solid State continuously variable seperately excited speed controller...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. MODEL: MPT 1000 TYPE: ELECTRIC POWERED TRUCK MODEL YEAR: 2011 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION CONFIGURATION HIGHLIGHTS Precision Drive System™ (PDS): Factory programmable to application Solid State continuously variable seperately excited speed controller Full torque, reduced speed reverse...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 10 in (25 cm) 47 in (119 cm) 65.5 in (166 cm) (Front) 37 in (94 cm) 105.3 in (267 cm) (Rear) 35 in (89 cm)
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP GRADE RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE TILT 25% or 14 25% or 14 TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER MPT ™...
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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR INTRODUCTION SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. FEATURES .......................................... 18 General Information....................................18 Key Switch / Headlight Switch ................................... 19 State of Charge Meter ....................................19 Direction Selector ...................................... 19 Accelerator Pedal ...................................... 19 Brake and Park Brake ....................................19 Horn...........................................
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 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. 1. Key Switch / Headlight Switch To reduce the possibility of component damage, the vehicle must be stopped before moving the key switch/direction selector.
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 9. Hip Restraint - Front The front hip restraints are designed to help keep the occupants properly positioned in the event of sudden vehicle position changes.
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 13. Glove Box An optional lockable glove compartment is located on each side of the instrument panel. 14.
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 20. Ash Tray The vehicle is equipped with ash tray as an option. 21. Utility Bed To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death, read, understand and follow the Danger label affixed to the front of the load bed.
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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: Owner’s Guide Page 23...
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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: Owner’s Guide Page 24...
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. Improper use of this vehicle could result in severe injury or death. The ST series are light duty utility vehicles.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Disconnect the DC supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery while charging. Do not open or disassemble charger. Do not operate charger if the AC supply cord is damaged or if the charger has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way –...
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Provide Protection From Elements Keep cooling fins clean and free of dirt and debris NEMA 15 - 5R Grounded AC Receptacle 110 - 120 VAC.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. RED FLASH = fault code LED Fault Codes: RED FLASH: Light turns on briefly, but does not flash after that - check for valid AC voltage. ONE RED FLASH: One flash, a pause and then again one flash and a pause - Charge Enable Fault: poor contact in the DC connector or dirty contacts or Battery Temperature Fault: battery temperature is greater than 122°...
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 3. Keep the cooling fins free of dirt and debris, do not expose the charger to oil, dirt, mud or to direct heavy water spray when cleaning equipment.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. MPT 800 48V TRUCOURSE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM™ GENERAL TruCourse Technology (TCT) system vehicles are operated in one of three modes or “performance options”. All options have standard features that control, protect and diagnose the vehicle.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 3. Locate the vehicle diagnostic port and remove the environmental cover. 4. Connect the handheld diagnostic tool and select the desired performance setting. 5.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 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.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Example: If all of the following events occur... a) the vehicle is being driven down a slope b) the vehicle attempts to exceed the specified top speed with the accelerator pedal depressed or released the regenerative braking will limit the speed of the vehicle to the specified top speed (the warning beeper will not sound).
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Example: If all of the following events occur... a) the system senses that the accelerator pedal is depressed (power applied to motor) b) the brake is engaged so as to prevent vehicle motion the TruCourse Technology system will sense a stalled motor condition and remove power from the motor.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Do not hold vehicle on hill by using accelerator and motor. Leaving motor in a stalled condition for more than 3 - 4 sec- onds will cause permanent damage to motor.
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. ™ MPT 1000 48V PRECISION DRIVE SYSTEM Precision Drive System™ (PDS) vehicles are operated in one of four modes or “performance options”. All options have stan- dard features that control, protect and diagnose the vehicle.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. If the operator attempts to override the regenerative 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 approxi- mately 2 mph (3 kph).
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Default Mode Feature In the unlikely event of certain electrical system failures, the PDS controller 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. COASTING To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above rec- ommended speeds, limit speed with service brake. Uncontrolled coasting does not occur with PDS model vehicles because the PDS controls the top speed of the vehicle while moving down hill.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: Owner’s Guide Page 42...
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ..................................45 Vehicle Cleaning......................................45 COMMON SENSE OPERATION ..................................45 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..................................46 REPAIR ..........................................46 Lifting the Vehicle ...................................... 46 WHEELS AND TIRES ......................................47 Tire Repair.........................................
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: Owner’s Guide Page 44...
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 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 PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. This vehicle is not a toy. If not operated properly and responsibly, it can cause severe injury or death to the operator, pas- sengers or bystanders.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Lifting the Vehicle Tool List Qty. Floor jack ................................1 Jackstands................................4 Wheel Chocks ................................ 4 Remove payload from vehicle before lifting.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Tire inflation should be determined by the condition of the terrain. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section for recom- mended tire inflation pressure.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Unidirectional Tires Some vehicles may be fitted with unidirectional tires. These tires may be identified by a directional arrow on the sidewall. Be sure to position the wheel on hub correctly with arrow indicating direction of rotation when moving forward.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TRANSPORTING VEHICLE TOWING To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death: Use extra caution when towing a vehicle. DO NOT ride on the vehicle being towed.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. before servicing. Wear eye protection when working on the vehicle. Use extra care when working around batteries, or using solvents or compressed air. To reduce the possibility of causing an electrical arc, which could result in a battery explosion, turn off all electrical loads from the battery before removing battery wires.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; therefore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle. The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regularly as an evaluation of braking system performance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. LUBRICATION Do not use more than three (3) pumps of grease in any grease fitting at any one time. Excess grease may cause grease seals to fail or grease migration into areas that could damage components.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. HARDWARE ALL TORQUE FIGURES ARE IN FT. LBS. (Nm) Unless otherwise noted in text, tighten all hardware in accordance with this chart. This chart specifies 'lubricated' torque figures.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 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 Clean, Adjust, etc. Replace To perform service that is listed in this schedule but not described in this manual, contact a local Service Representa- tive or see the Repair and Service Manual for this vehicle.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. KING PINS Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts STEERING ASSEMBLY Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage ...
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench from ’shorting out’ a battery, which could result in an explosion and severe personal injury or death.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. DO NOT overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel electrolyte and result in component damage. A battery being charged will ’gas’ with the majority of the gssing taking place at the end of the charging cycle. This gas is hydrogen with is lighter than air.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. The watering device should only be used if the electrolyte level is less than 1/2” (13 mm) above top of plates. Hand Held Watering Device Distilled Water Dispensing Valve Consistently...
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 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.
Front of Vehicle the battery charger will not function. Automatic chargers will determine the correct duration of charge to the battery set and MPT 1000 48V BL - will shut off when the battery set is fully charged. Always refer to the instructions of the specific charger used.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Do not overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel electrolyte and result in component damage. • The electrolyte level in all cells must be at the recommended level and cover the plates.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Do not perform a hydrometer test on a battery that has just been watered. The battery must go through at least one charge and discharge cycle in order to permit the water to adequately mix with the electrolyte.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Prolonged Storage Battery charger, controller and other electronic devices need to be disconnected since they will contribute to the prema- ture discharge of batteries.
REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY To register your vehicle, go to http://www.ezgo.com For warranty information, go to http://www.ezgo.com For Genuine E-Z-GO Parts & Accessories, contact your local E-Z-GO dealer or visit www.shopezgo.com Owner’s Guide Page 65...
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REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: Owner’s Guide Page 66...
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE ONLY) Owner’s Guide Page 67...
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E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906 - 3852 USA Europe Ransomes Jacobsen Limited West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9TT English Company Registration No. 1070731 www.ransomesjacobsen.com Order Desk: 00 44 (0) 1473 276 222 Help Desk 00 44 (0) 1473 276 277 Service Parts Manuals, as well as Repair and Service Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an authorized Branch,...