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E-Z-GO Freedom TXT - Electric Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S GUIDE
SHUTTLE II REFRESHER (MPT 2000)
TXT 48V ELECTRIC POWERED PERSONNEL VEHICLES
614277
ISSUED FEBRAURY 2010
REVISED JUNE 2012

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S GUIDE SHUTTLE II REFRESHER (MPT 2000) TXT 48V ELECTRIC POWERED PERSONNEL VEHICLES 614277 ISSUED FEBRAURY 2010 REVISED JUNE 2012...
  • Page 2 Service Parts Department. When ordering parts or requesting information for your vehicle, provide the vehicle model, serial number and manufacturing date code. The following information is needed when contacting E-Z-GO concerning service or parts for your vehicle: Vehicle Model ____________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 3 TXT 2+2 STARTING MODEL YEAR 2010 E-Z-GO Division of TEXTRON Inc. reserves the right to incorporate engineering and design changes to products in this Manual, without obliga- tion to include these changes on units leased/sold previously. The information contained in this Manual may be revised periodically by the E-Z-GO Division, and therefore is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE NO. SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION ..........1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION .
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 iv...

  • Page 7: Safety Information Section

    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...
  • Page 8 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...

  • Page 9: Safety

    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.

  • Page 10: General

    E-Z-GO strongly suggests that all users and maintenance personnel read this entire manual paying particular attention to the CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS contained therein. If you have any questions regarding this vehicle, contact your E-Z-GO dealer or write to the address on the back cover of this publication, Attention: Customer Care Department.

  • Page 11: General Operation

    Such modifications can result in serious personal injury or death. Do not make any such modifications or changes. E-Z-GO prohibits and disclaims responsibility for all such modifications or and alterations which would adversely affect the safety of the vehicle.

  • Page 12: Ventilation

    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.

  • Page 13: Labels And Pictograms

    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 608465 608465 74443G01 74322G01 74443G01 74322G01 35493G01 28203G01 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN EC IS: RANSOMES JACOBSEN LTD.
  • Page 14 SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. See Following Pages For See Following Pages For Explanation Of Pictogram (49) Explanation Of Pictogram (30) WARNING WARNING Keep entire body...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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 DISPOSE OF WATER BEFORE STARTING ENGINE BATTERIES IN LANDFILL UNLEADED GASOLINE DO NOT...
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18 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 12...

  • Page 19: Title

    GENERAL SPECIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. 48V TXT FREEDOM ELECTRIC SPECIFICATIONS ............................15 48V TXT SHUTTLE 2+2 ELECTRIC PERSONNEL CARRIER ........................... 16 Owner’s Guide Page 13...
  • Page 20 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 14...
  • Page 21 Vibration, HAV The uncertainty of measurement is 0.46 m/s * Do not use low inflation pressure tires on any E-Z-GO vehicle. Do not use any tire which has a recommended inflation pressure less than the inflation pressure recommended in Owner’s Manual Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 22 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: SHUTTLE 2+2 TXT TYPE: ELECTRIC PERSONNEL CARRIER MODEL YEAR: 2010 Part No:. 614265 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...
  • Page 23 GENERAL SPECIFICATION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 68 in. (173 cm) 46.5 in. (118 cm) Front 4.5 in. 34.0 in. (86 cm) (11.0 cm) Ground Rear Clearance...
  • Page 24 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 SIDE TILT RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP 25% GRADE or 14 o MAX 25% GRADE or 14 o MAX TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER 19 ft.

  • Page 25: Introduction Section

    INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR INTRODUCTION SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. FEATURES .......................................... 20 General Information....................................20 Key Switch / Headlight Switch ................................... 20 State of Charge Meter ....................................21 Direction Selector ...................................... 21 Accelerator Pedal ...................................... 21 Brake and Park Brake ....................................21 Horn...........................................

  • Page 26: Features

    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’...

  • Page 27: 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. Located on the dash panel, the key switch enables the electrical system of the vehicle to be turned on and off by turning the key and the headlight is operated by turning the key switch beyond ON position.

  • Page 28: Steering Wheel

    INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Rear Handrail 15. Steering Wheel The steering wheel located in front of the driver seat is used to steer the vehicle. The steering wheel is also installed with scorecard holder assembly.

  • Page 29: Battery Compartment

    INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 17. Charger Receptacle The charging cord is to be connected to this receptacle while the vehicle is being charged. 18.
  • Page 30 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...

  • Page 31: Operating Procedures Section

    OPERATING PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION..................................... 27 BEFORE INITIAL USE ......................................28 PORATABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION ................................28 Using the Charger ..................................... 30 Understanding the Charger ..................................30 LED Operation Codes ....................................30 LED Fault Codes .......................................
  • Page 32 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 26...

  • Page 33: Serial Number Location

    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 is placed on the body below the front, driver side of the seat.

  • Page 34: Before Initial Use

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BEFORE INITIAL USE Read and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle and its equip- ment as well as how to use it safely.
  • Page 35 OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Portable chargers are shipped with the vehicles. Prior to vehicle or charger operation, the charger must be removed and mounted on a platform or wall above the ground to permit maximum air flow around and underneath the charger.

  • Page 36: 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. Using the Charger The charger may remain plugged into the AC outlet when not in use. To charge the vehicle refer to the instruction labels on the charger.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Instructions

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. The charging (DC) cord is equipped with a polarized connector that fits into a matching receptacle on the vehicle. The receptacle is located on the driver side of the vehicle just below the seat bottom.

  • Page 38: Trucourse Technology

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be made at reduced speed. Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade). Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating capacity.

  • Page 39: Regenerative 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. • Anti-Stall protection to prevent motor commutator damage from stalling the vehicle against an object or on a hill •...

  • Page 40: Anti-Roll Back 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. a) the vehicle has been stopped for more than 1.5 seconds b) the accelerator pedal has been released for more than one second c) the vehicle begins to roll above 2 mph (3 kph) the electronic braking will limit speed to approximately 2 mph (3 kph) and the warning beeper will sound.

  • Page 41: Starting Vehicle On A Hill

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. • Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the motor. • When the accelerator pedal is released, the motor controls the deceleration. To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the service brake pedal.
  • Page 42 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 36...

  • Page 43: Maintenance Procedures Section

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ..................................39 Vehicle Cleaning......................................39 REPAIR ..........................................39 Lifting the Vehicle ...................................... 39 WHEELS AND TIRES ......................................40 Tire Repair......................................... 40 Wheel Installation ...................................... 41 TRANSPORTING VEHICLE ....................................
  • 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. Notes: Owner’s Guide Page 38...

  • Page 45: Vehicle Cleaning And Care

    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.

  • Page 46: Wheels And Tires

    Outside End DO NOT use low inflation tires on any E-Z-GO vehicle. DO of Rear Axle NOT use any tire which has a recommended inflation View from Underside of Vehicle pressure less than the inflation pressure recommended in the owner’s guide.

  • Page 47: Wheel Installation

    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 vehicle is fitted with low pressure tubeless tires mounted on one piece rims; therefore, the most cost effective way to repair a puncture in the tread is to use a commercial tire plug.

  • Page 48: Transporting 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. 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.

  • Page 49: Service And Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 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 To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from improper servicing techniques: DO NOT attempt any type of servicing operations before reading all notes, cautions and warnings in this manual.

  • Page 50: Hardware

    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 Periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose fasteners. Fasteners should be tightened in accordance with the Torque Specifications table.

  • Page 51: Periodic Service Schedule

    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.

  • Page 52: Battery Charging And Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. ✓ Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts KING PINS STEERING ASSEMBLY ✓ Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage ♦...

  • Page 53: Battery

    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 A battery is defined as two dissimilar metals immersed in an acid. If the acid is absent or if the metals are not dissimilar, a battery has not been created.
  • Page 54 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Vent Cap Gas Vent Expansion Space Vent 1/4” to 3/8” (6 mm to 10mm) 1/2” (13 mm) Plates Electrolyte level should be at least 1/2”...

  • Page 55: Battery Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. WATERING GUN SIMILAR TO THE TYPE INCLUDED IN THE E-Z-GO BATTERY MAINTENANCE KIT VALVE CONSISTENTLY FILLS TO A...

  • Page 56: Battery Replacement

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Allow the solution to set for at least three minutes; use a soft bristle brush Non-Metalic Wand or cloth to wipe the tops of the batter- 1 quart 1/4 Cup (60 ML)

  • Page 57: Prolonged Storage

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Use care to connect the battery wires as shown. Tighten the battery post hardware to 90 - 100 in. lbs. (6 -8 Nm) BL + torque Do not over-torque the terminal stud nut, this will cause a...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    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 charger connector must be fully inserted into the vehicle receptacle. • The charger connector/cord set is protected from damage and is located in an area to prevent injury that may result from personnel running over or tripping over the cord set.

  • Page 59: Using Hydrometer

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. NOTICE 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.
  • Page 60 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 54...

  • Page 61: Registration And Warranty

    REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY To register your vehicle, go to http://www.ezgo.com/ For warranty information, go to http://www.ezgo.com/ For replacement and aftermarket parts, contact E-Z-GO Service Parts at www.ezgo.com/parts_and_accessories.html Owner’s Guide Page 55...
  • Page 62 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 56...

  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE ONLY) Owner’s Guide Page 57...
  • Page 64 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Owner’s Guide Page 58...
  • Page 65 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Owner’s Guide Page 59...
  • Page 66 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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 60...

  • Page 67: Index

    INDEX TITLE PAGE NO. Accelerator Pedal ......................................... 21 At Each Charging Cycle ....................................... 47 Axle, Rear ..........................................43 Batteries, Cleaning ......................................49 Battery Charging ........................................51 BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE..............................46 Battery Compartment ......................................23 BATTERY PROLONGED STORAGE ..................................ii BEFORE INITIAL USE ......................................
  • Page 68 INDEX TITLE PAGE NO. GENERAL..........................................32 General Information ......................................20 GENERAL OPERATION ......................................5 Glove Box ..........................................22 Grab Handle - Front Passenger.................................... 21 Handles, Grab - Front Passenger..................................21 Hardware ..........................................44 Hauling..........................................42 Headlight Switch ........................................20 High Pedal Disable Feature....................................34 Hip Restraint .........................................
  • Page 69 INDEX TITLE PAGE NO. Park Brake..........................................21 Pedal Disable Feature, High ....................................34 Pedal, Accelerator ....................................... 21 Pedal, Brake ........................................21 Pedal-Up Braking ......................................... 33 PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE..................................45 PICTOGRAMS, LABELS......................................7 Prolonged Storage ....................................... 50 Rear Axle..........................................43 Receptacle, On-board Charger ................................... 23 Regenerative Braking......................................
  • Page 70 INDEX TITLE PAGE NO. Understanding the Charger ....................................30 USE, BEFORE INITIAL ....................................... 28 Vehicle Cleaning........................................39 VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ..................................39 Vehicle on a Hill, Starting ..................................... 35 Vehicle, Lifting ........................................39 VEHICLE, OPERATING ....................................... 31 VEHICLE, TRANSPORTING ....................................42 VENTILATION ........................................

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