Ezgo REFRESHER 1200 Owner's Manual page 73

Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to
operate the vehicle:
To prevent personal injury or death, observe
the following:
When vehicle is to be left unattended, engage
parking brake, move direction selector to 'F'
(forward) position, turn key to 'OFF' position
and remove key.
Drive vehicle only as fast as terrain and safety
considerations allow. Consider the terrain and
traffic conditions. Consider environmental
factors which effect the terrain and the ability
to control the vehicle.
Avoid driving fast down hill. Sudden stops or
change of direction may result in a loss of
control. Use service brake to control speed
when traveling down an incline.
Use extra care and reduced speed when
driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt,
wet grass, gravel, etc.
All travel should be directly up or down hills.
Use extra care when driving the vehicle across
an incline.
Stay in designated areas and avoid steep
slopes. Use the parking brake whenever the
vehicle is parked.
Keep feet, legs, hands and arms inside vehicle
at all times.
Avoid extremely rough terrain.
Check area behind
operating in reverse.
Make sure the direction selector is in correct
position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns
should be executed at reduced speed.
Always bring vehicle to a complete stop
before shifting the direction selector.
See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle
load and seating capacity.
Read and understand the following text and warnings before
attempting to service vehicle:
In any product, components will eventually fail to perform
properly as the result of normal use, age, wear or abuse.
It is virtually impossible to anticipate all possible component
failures or the manner in which each component may fail.
Be aware that a vehicle requiring repair indicates that the
vehicle is no longer functioning as designed and therefore
should be considered potentially hazardous. Use extreme
the vehicle before
care when working on any vehicle. When diagnosing,
removing or replacing any components that are not operat-
ing correctly, take time to consider the safety of yourself
and others around you should the component move unex-
pectedly.
Some components are heavy, spring loaded, highly corro-
sive, explosive or may produce high amperage or reach
high temperatures. Gasoline, carbon monoxide, battery
acid and hydrogen gas could result in serious bodily injury
to the technician/mechanic and bystanders if not treated
with the utmost caution. Be careful not to place hands, face,
feet or body in a location that could expose them to injury
should an unforeseen situation occur.
Always use the appropriate tools listed in the tool list and
wear approved safety equipment.
Before working on the vehicle, remove all
jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.)
Be sure that no loose clothing or hair can
contact moving parts.
Use care not to touch hot objects.
Raise rear of vehicle and support on jack
stands before attempting to run or adjust
powertrain.
Wear eye protection when working on or
around vehicle. In particular, use care when
working around batteries, using solvents or
compressed air.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging
batteries. Do not charge batteries without
adequate ventilation.
Do not permit open flame or anyone to smoke
in an area that is being used for charging
batteries. A concentration of 4% hydrogen gas
or more is explosive.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) is
deadly. Carbon monoxide is an odorless,
colorless gas that is formed as a natural part
of incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon
fuels. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas
that can cause unconsciousness and is
potentially lethal.
The following are symptoms of carbon
monoxide inhalation:
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Intense Headache
• Muscular Twitching
• Weakness and Sleepiness
• Throbbing in Temples
If any of these symptoms are experienced, get
fresh air immediately. Never work around or
operate a vehicle in an environment that does
not ventilate exhaust gases from the area.