For any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read and understand all labels located on the vehicle. Always replace any damaged or missing labels. On steep hills it is possible for vehicles to coast at greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface. To pre- vent loss of vehicle control and possible serious injury, speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum speed on level ground.
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E-Z-GO Division of TEXTRON, Inc. reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold and the infor- mation contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. E-Z-GO Division of TEXTRON, Inc. is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this manual.
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the United States of America (USA) as a ‘World Vehicle’. The Standards and Specifications listed in the following text originate in The use of non Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approved parts may void the Overfilling battery may void the warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ... inside covers GENERAL INFORMATION ... ii SAFETY INFORMATION ... vii REFRESHMENT UNIT ... 1 MOUNT VENDING UNIT TO REFRESHMENT VEHICLE ...1 FRONT STRUT INSTALLATION ...1 WINDSHIELD AND MIRROR INSTALLATION ...1 Fig. 1 Mounting the Refreshment Unit ...2 CANOPY FRAME INSTALLATION ...2 CANOPY INSTALLATION ...2 DRAIN VALVE INSTALLATION ...2...
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WHEELS AND TIRES ... 12 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ... 13 FUSE REPLACEMENT ... 13 VEHICLE WITH A DISCHARGED BATTERY ... 13 TRANSPORTING VEHICLE ... 14 TOWING ... 14 NEUTRAL LOCK ... 14 HAULING ... 14 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ... 15 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ® REFRESHER 1200...28 Fig. 40 Vehicle Dimensions ...29 Fig. 41 Vehicle Dimensions, Incline Specifications and Turning Clearance Diameter ...30 LIMITED WARRANTIES... 31 DOMESTIC WARRANTY ...32 INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY (2004) ...33 FEDERAL EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY ...35 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT...37 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE ONLY)...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Owner’s Manual and Service Guide Page vi...
SAFETY INFORMATION This manual has been designed to assist in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufacturer. Adherence to these procedures and troubleshooting tips will ensure the best possible service from the product. To reduce the chance of personal injury or property damage, the following must be carefully observed: Certain replacement parts can be used independently and/or in combination with other accessories to modify an E-Z- GO-manufactured vehicle to permit the vehicle to operate at or in excess of 20mph.
These vehicles are designed and manufactured for off-road use. They do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards of the United States of America (USA) and are not equipped for operation on public streets. Some commu- nities may permit these vehicles to be operated on their streets on a limited basis and in accordance with local ordi- nances.
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• Use specified replacement parts. Never use replacement parts of lesser quality. • Use recommended tools. • Determine that tools and procedures not specifically recommended by the manufacturer will not compromise the safety of personnel nor jeopardize the safe operation of the vehicle. •...
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SAFETY INFORMATION Notes: Owner’s Manual and Service Guide Page x...
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings GENERAL The following text is provided as recommended by part II of American Society of Mechanical Engineers / American National Standards Institute (ASME/ANSI) B56.8-1988. The manufacturer strongly endorses the contents of this specification.
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings equip the carrier with appropriate lights in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Control of Noxious Gases and Fumes 4.8.1 When equipment powered by internal com- bustion engines is used in enclosed areas, the atmo- sphere shall be maintained within limits specified in the American...
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings building structures, and equipment. 5.4.8 Operators shall not add to, or modify, the car- rier. 5.4.9 Carriers shall not be parked or left unattended such that they block or obstruct fire aisles, access to stairways, or fire equipment.
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings 6.1.1 Carriers may become hazardous if mainte- nance is neglected. Therefore, maintenance facilities, trained personnel, and procedures shall be provided. Such facilities may be on or off the premises.
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this Owner’s Manual and Service Guide. This guide contains the information that will assist you in maintaining this highly reliable vehicle.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Available Refreshment Unit Accessories Include: Sign Boards Condiment Tray Bottle Caddy Mini Bottle Carrier Humidor Credit Card Machine Mount Cash Drawer Ref Rfi 1 CANOPY FRAME INSTALLATION...
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Ref Rfi 2 Fig. 2 Front Strut, Windshield and Mirror Installation to the unit. Be sure hands and fingers are clear of unit while lowering.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Top Mounting Plate Front Strut Ref Rfi 3 Page 4 Canopy Frame Mounting Flap Fig. 3 Canopy Installation Owner’s Manual and Service Guide 22 21 ID Plate...
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Clear Hose Ref Rfi 4 Fig. 4 Emptying Water from Bins stainless steel cleaner is recommended. We recommend ZEP Stainless Steel Polish or equal. Drains - The drains should be flushed with a hose on a daily basis.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings • fuel gauge • low oil pressure indicator light • accelerator pedal • combination service and park brake pedal with front disc brakes (optional) •...
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring level to FULL mark. Drive vehicle a short distance and check oil pressure.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings service brake to control speed when traveling down an incline. A sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of control.
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings • Release the park brake by depressing the service brake pedal until the park brake releases. • Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the engine.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings (such as accessory lights, radios, winch, etc.) exces- sively while the vehicle is stopped. The generator is capable of supplying 35 amps; there- fore, operation of all accessories could result in the dis- charge of the battery even though the engine is running and the generator operating.
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings ® plastic polish or Plexus plastic cleaner available from the service parts department. Normal cleaning of vinyl seats and plastic or rubber trim requires the use of a mild soap solution applied with a sponge or soft brush and wipe with a damp cloth.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings WHEELS AND TIRES Tire Repair Tool List Lug wrench, 3/4" ... 1 Impact socket, 3/4", 1/2" drive ... 1 Impact wrench, 1/2"...
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT To reduce the possibility of premature bulb failure, do not touch new bulbs with bare fingers. Use clean, dry tissue or paper towel to handle the glass portion of the bulb.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings TRANSPORTING VEHICLE TOWING T h i s v e h i c l e i s n o t designed to be towed.
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from improper servicing techniques: Do not attempt any type of servicing operations before reading and understanding all notes, cau- tions and warnings in this manual.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE Check Clean, Adjust, etc. 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.
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS FRONT SPRINGS FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT PARK BRAKE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE HARDWARE AND FASTENERS SEMI-ANNUAL - 125 HOURS BATTERY...
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings 500 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following) TIMING BELT CARBURETOR CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTONS TIRE INSPECTION Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Ser- vice Schedule (Ref.
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings HEAVY DUTY WORK 10W-30 10W-30 LIGHT DUTY WORK 10W-30 10W-30 (AIR TEMPERATURE) Ref Ovc 1 Fig. 22 Oil Viscosity Chart The oil should be changed with the engine warm.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings the filter mounting plate with the holes in the engine. Install and hand tighten the bolts before tightening them firmly.
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Adjusting the Belt Loosen the starter/generator pivot bolt. While holding the lower adjusting nut with a wrench, loosen the upper jam nut with another wrench. Move the lower nut up or down the adjustment bolt until proper belt tension is achieved.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface Accelerate To Maximum Speed Latch Parking Brake and Take Foot Off Pedal Acceptable Stopping 4 ft.
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings 1/4" below top of reservoir. Add DOT 3 or 4 fluid as required. AIR INTAKE AND COOLING FINS T o p r e v e n t p o s s i b l e b u r n s , e n g i n e p a r t s should be kept clean to reduce risk of overheating and ignition of accumulat-...
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Air Filter Air Cleaner Element Canister Ref Air 2 Fig. 36 Canister Type Air Cleaner ment in the same way it was removed, being sure that the clips are fastened securely.
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings • Remove spark plugs (Refer to SPARK PLUGS on page 24) and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil into each cylinder.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings CAPACITIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Fuel Tank / Fuel 6.0 gal (22.5 L) / 87 Octane Engine Oil 1 1/2 qt (1.4 L) Oil Filter P/N 26591-G01...
72 in. (182 cm) 47 in. (119 cm) Front 37.5 in. (95 cm) Rear 38 in. (97 cm) 53 in. (135 cm) REFRESHER ® 1200 Owner’s Manual and Service Guide GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 77 in. (196 cm) 114 in. (290 cm) Fig.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP GRADE RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE TILT 25% or 14˚ MAX 25% or 14 TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER 22 ft. (6.7 m) Fig. 41 Vehicle Dimensions, Incline Specifications and Turning Clearance Diameter Owner’s Manual and Service Guide Page 30...
VEHICLE WARRANTIES DOMESTIC WARRANTY (U.S. AND CANADA) To obtain a copy of the limited warranty applicable to the vehicle, call or write a local distributor, authorized Branch or the Warranty Department with vehicle serial number and manufacturer date code. Owner’s Manual and Service Guide Page 32...
VEHICLE WARRANTIES 2004 INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY (ALL COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA) E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc. ("E-Z-GO") warrants to the Original Retail Purchaser or the Original Retail Lessee that any 2004 E-Z-GO vehicle and/or Battery Charger shall be free from any defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of installation at the customer's location with respect to parts and labor.
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VEHICLE WARRANTIES Notes: Owner’s Manual and Service Guide Page 34...
VEHICLE WARRANTIES - FEDERAL (2004) FEDERAL EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE - This emission warranty is applicable in all States, except the State of California Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and E-Z-GO Division of Textron Augusta, Georgia, (herein “E-Z-GO”) warrant(s) to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this Non-road engine (herein “engine”) has been designed, built, and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S.
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VEHICLE WARRANTIES - FEDERAL (2004) deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled mainte- nance. As the engine owner, you should however be aware that E-Z-GO may deny warranty coverage if your engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
VEHICLE WARRANTIES - CALIFORNIA (2004) CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (herein "FUJI") are pleased to explain the emis- sion control system warranty on your 2004 and later small off-road engine (herein "engine"). In California, new en- gine must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
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VEHICLE WARRANTIES - CALIFORNIA (2004) part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the pe- riod of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. 3. DIAGNOSIS You shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer, distributor or service provider.
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VEHICLE WARRANTIES - CALIFORNIA (2004) (iii) Spark advance/retard system, if applicable (4) Exhaust manifold, if applicable (5) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems (i) Electronic controls, if applicable (ii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies (iii) Filter lock assy (gaseous fuel, if applicable) I.
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LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS Owner’s Manual and Service Guide Appendix A - 1...
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LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS See Following Pages For Explanation Of These Pictograms: (2,3,4,6,9,36,37, 38,39,40,29) See Following Pages For Explanation Pictograms: (19,43,44,45) See Following Pages For Explanation Of These Pictograms: See Following Pages For Explanation Of This Pictogram: 28203G01 See Following Pages For Explanation Of These Pictograms: (20,1,21,22)
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WARNING READ MANUAL WARNING USE CAUTION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WARNING DO NOT OPERATE IF USING ALCOHOL OR DRUGS MAXIMUM CROSS HILL/RAMP ANGLE AS SPECIFIED 14˚ / 25% WARNING MAXIMUM CROSS HILL/RAMP ANGLE AS SPECIFIED LOAD WITH HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY COULD RESULT IN TIP OVER xx in...
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LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS UNLEADED GASOLINE DO NOT SPILL FUEL ON A HOT ENGINE GROUND FUEL PUMP LOW OIL PRESSURE NEGATIVE GROUND BATTERY DO NOT CONNECT POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL TO GROUND SHORTING BATTERY TERMINALS MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION TAMPERING. KEEP HANDS WARNING CORROSIVE WARNING EXPLOSIVE...
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OPERATE FROM DRIVERS SIDE ONLY KEEP ARMS AND LEGS WITHIN VEHICLE TO OPERATE VEHICLE IN FORWARD: TURN KEY TO ON MOVE DIRECTION SELECTOR TO FORWARD DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY TO OPERATE VEHICLE IN REVERSE: TURN KEY TO ON MOVE DIRECTION SELECTOR TO REVERSE AN AUDIBLE DEVICE WILL SOUND...
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LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS MAXIMUM TAILGATE LOAD Ref Pic 1-4 Owner’s Manual and Service Guide Appendix A - 6...
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Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to operate the vehicle: 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.
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E-Z-GO Division Of Textron, Inc., 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, Georgia USA 30906-3852 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: Phone: 010-1-706-798-4311, FAX: 010-1-706-771-4609 Copyrighted Material This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc.
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