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- Page 1 TXT Freedom 72V Owner’s Guide 658568 - ISSUED SEPT 2016...
- Page 2 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;...
- Page 3 OWNER’S GUIDE 72V ELECTRIC VEHICLE TXT FREEDOM 72V STARTING MODEL YEAR 2016 Never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability or increase the speed beyond the factory specifications. Such modifications can cause serious personal injury or death. Textron Specialized Vehicles (TSV) prohibits and disclaims responsibility for any such modifications or any other alteration which would adversely affect the safety of the vehicle.
- Page 4 NOTES 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 oth- erwise indicated.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY GENERAL ............................1 NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, AND DANGERS ............... 1 GENERAL OPERATION ........................3 MAINTENANCE ........................... 4 VENTILATION ............................4 LABELS ..............................5 Operating Instructions Label (608529) ..................5 Operation Warning Label (625240) ..................5 Run/Tow Switch Label (613048) ..................... 5 INTRODUCTION SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ...................... - Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Bag Well..........................11 Glove Box Compartments and Ball Holders ................11 Headlights / Turn Signals....................... 11 Battery Compartment......................11 SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD (IF EQUIPPED).................. 12 OPERATING PROCEDURES BEFORE INITIAL USE........................13 PORTABLE CHARGER........................13 Using the Charger ........................14 OPERATING THE VEHICLE ......................
- Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS TRANSPORTING VEHICLE....................... 23 Towing ........................... 23 Hauling ..........................23 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ......................24 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........................ 24 TIRE INSPECTION ..........................25 BRAKES ............................. 25 Periodic Brake Test ......................25 SYSTEM TEST........................... 26 REAR AXLE ............................26 Checking the Lubricant Level ....................
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Page 9: Safety
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SAFETY GENERAL For any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read all labels located on the vehicle. - Page 10 SAFETY 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 manufacturer.
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Page 11: General Operation
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. GENERAL OPERATION Read the following before operating the vehicle. When the vehicle is left unattended, turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key from the key switch. -
Page 12: Maintenance
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. ALWAYS: Use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition. • Read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the vehicle. -
Page 13: Labels
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. LABELS Operating Instructions Label (608529) Located on the steering wheel. Operation Warning Label (625240) Located on the cup holder. WARNING Failure to follow these instructions can result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH Operation by persons with valid drivers license, in accordance with state requirements. - Page 14 Notes:...
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Page 15: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. INTRODUCTION 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. -
Page 16: Features And Controls
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. FEATURES AND CONTROLS General Information NOTICE: Some factory installed accessories remain operational with the key switch in the OFF position. 1. -
Page 17: State Of Charge Meter
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 7. State of Charge Meter The state of charge meter is located on the dash panel to the left of the key switch. It indicates the amount of usable power in the batteries, with F indicating a full charge and E indicating low batteries. -
Page 18: Fuse Block
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 14. Fuse Block The fuse block provides electrical pro- tection to some electrical components and vehicle accessories. The fuse block is located under the driver’s seat. -
Page 19: Seat
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 17. Seat The bench seat is designed for two occupants. 18. Hip Restraints The hip restraints are designed to help keep the occupants properly positioned in the event of sudden vehicle position changes. -
Page 20: Sun Top And Windshield (If Equipped)
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD (IF EQUIPPED) The sun top does not provide protection from roll-over or falling objects. The windshield does not provide protection from tree limbs or flying objects. -
Page 21: Operating Procedures
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. OPERATING PROCEDURES BEFORE INITIAL USE Read and comply with all information on the warning labels on the steering wheel and dash. Understand how to oper- ate the vehicle in a safe and responsible manner before driving. -
Page 22: Using The Charger
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Use charger ONLY on 72 volt battery systems. Other usage may cause personal injury and damage. Lead acid batteries may generate explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. -
Page 23: Operating 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. OPERATING THE VEHICLE Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance. -
Page 24: Pedal-Up Braking
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: • the vehicle is being driven down a slope •... -
Page 25: High Pedal Disable Feature
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: • the system senses that the accelerator pedal is pressed (power applied to motor) •... -
Page 26: Coasting
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 recommended speeds, control the vehicle speed by pressing the brake pedal. Uncontrolled coasting will not occur with this model. -
Page 27: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. MAINTENANCE VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE If using a pressure washer to clean your vehicle, comply with all instructions and safety information supplied by the manufacturer of the pressure washer. -
Page 28: Lifting The Vehicle
MAINTENANCE 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 Some servicing operations may require the front wheels, the rear wheels, or the entire vehicle to be raised. Use extreme care since the vehicle is extremely unstable during the lifting process. -
Page 29: Wheels And Tires
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. WHEELS AND TIRES A tire explosion can cause severe injury or death. Never exceed the inflation pressure rating on the tire sidewall. -
Page 30: Wheel Installation
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Wheel Installation To reduce the possibility of component damage, do not tighten lug nuts to more than 85 ft.lbs. -
Page 31: Fuse Replacement
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. FUSE REPLACEMENT Fuse Block 1. Raise the seat bottom. 2. Remove the old fuse. 3. Install a new fuse of the same type and size. TRANSPORTING VEHICLE Towing Do not ride or allow other people on the vehicle being towed. -
Page 32: Service And Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Read all notices, cautions and warnings in this manual before you do any type of service operations. -
Page 33: Tire Inspection
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TIRE INSPECTION Inspect the tire condition according to the PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE on page 39. Tire inflation pressures must be checked when the tires are cool. -
Page 34: System Test
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SYSTEM TEST At monthly intervals, test the controller by allowing the vehicle to roll down an incline with the accelerator pedal released. -
Page 35: Hardware
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. HARDWARE Normally, three classes of standard hardware and three classes of metric hardware are used in the vehicle. Grade 5 hardware is identified by the three marks on the hexagonal head;... -
Page 36: Battery Charging And Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE Safety Always observe the following warnings when working on or near batteries. To prevent the risk of battery explosion, keep all flammable materials, open flames or sparks away from the batteries. -
Page 37: Battery Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Battery Maintenance Tool List Qty. Tool List Qty. Insulated Wrench, 9/16" ..........1 Battery Carrier..............1 Hydrometer ..............1 Battery Maintenance Kit P/N 25587-G01.....1 Battery Protective Spray .......... - Page 38 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Over the life of the battery, a large amount of water is used. Impurity Parts Per The water used must be clean and without contamination. Million Water that is not clean decreases the life of the battery by Color...
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Page 39: Battery Cleaning
MAINTENANCE 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, make sure you correctly install all battery caps. To decrease the risk of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before you spray the battery with water. -
Page 40: Prolonged Storage
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Make sure you reconnect the battery wires as shown. Front of Vehicle Tighten the battery post hardware to 90 - 100 in. lbs. (6 -8 Nm) To Controller torque Do not over-tighten the terminal stud nut, this will cause... -
Page 41: Battery Charging
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Battery Charging The battery charger is designed to fully charge the battery set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled, some auto- matic battery chargers contain an electronic module that may not activate and the battery charger will not function. - Page 42 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To prevent battery explosion, never insert a metal thermometer Bulb Float Cylinder into a battery. Use a hydrometer Thermometer with a built in thermometer that is designed for testing batteries.
- Page 43 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Using A Hydrometer ELECTROLYTE 1. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to TEMPERATURE permit the thermometer to adjust to the electrolyte °F °C temperature and note the reading.
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Page 45: General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS CHART Item Specification Vehicle Load Capacity 800 lbs. (360 kg) Seating Capacity 2 person Dry Weight (without batteries) 573 lbs. - Page 46 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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Page 47: Periodic Service Schedule
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE 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 PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE - CHECK C&A - CHECK & ADJUST CL - CLEAN R - REPLACE REMARKS Tires - pressure, condition of tires &... - Page 48 Notes:...
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