Air Cleaner Inspection/Replacement; Checking The Lubricant Level; Fig. 14 Add, Check And Drain Rear Axle Lubricant - E-Z-GO FLEET 1999 Technician's Repair And Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
be operated safely as long as the oil is within the safe
operating range as indicated on the dipstick. Do not
operate vehicle if oil level is below the safe area indi­
cated on the dipstick.

AIR CLEANER INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT

The air cleaner element is accessible by unsnapping the
top clips from the air box and swinging the cover open.
Remove the cover and the air filter element (Ref Fig.
13 on page A-6). Clean inside of cover and enclosure.
Fig. 13 Air Cleaner
If the element is in acceptable condition, loose dirt may
be removed by tapping the filter lightly. The air cleaner
element may be washed if required up to two times but
replacement is recommended for optimum performance.
Replacement is mandatory at the first signs of filter paper
deterioration or if the element has holes in it. After the ini­
tial cleaning, the second cleaning may be required
sooner than the first due to the deterioration of the filter
material.
I
I
NOT E
The air cleaner unit on the vehicle is a wash-
able dry unit.
ment or any part of the unit.
To wash the element, gently clean the element in a mix­
ture of non-sudsing liquid (automatic dishwasher deter­
gent) and water. Rinse in 'non-pressurized' clear water.
Allow to air dry completely before reinstalling. Do not
force dry the filter.
CAU T I ON
Do not use pressurized water or com­
pressed air to clean the air filter. Doing
so will damage the filter and will damage the engine.
Page A-6
Do not
use oil on the filter ele­
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Install the element in the same way it was removed,
being sure that the filter seal is correctly installed. Attach
cover to the lower portion of the enclosure and swing it
up into place. Squeeze housing together and secure with
the top clips. Be sure all clips are fastened securely.
REAR AXLE
The rear axle is provided with a lubricant level check plug
located on the driver's side at the rear of the housing.
Unless leakage is evident, an annual lubricant check is
sufficient (Ref Fig. 14 on page A-6).

Fig. 14 Add, Check and Drain Rear Axle Lubricant

Checking the Lubricant Level

Tool List
Socket, 13 mm, 3/8" drive ............................................ 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive ....................................................... 1
Funnel .......................................................................... 1
Clean the area around the check and fill plugs. Remove
the check plug.
The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom of the
threaded hole. If lubricant is to be added, remove the fill
plug and add lubricant using a funnel. Add lubricant
slowly until lubricant starts to seep from the check plug.
Install the check plug and the fill plug. In the event that
the lubricant is to be replaced, a drain plug is provided at
the bottom of the differential housing. Capacity of axle is
40 oz. (1.2 liters).
Drain Plug
Qty. Required