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E-Z-GO RXV GOLF CAR Owner's Manual

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ISSUED FEBRUARY 2009
REVISED JUNE 2012

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  • Page 1 ISSUED FEBRUARY 2009 REVISED JUNE 2012...
  • Page 2 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. 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 prevent loss of vehicle control and possible serious injury, speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum speed on level ground.
  • Page 3 OWNER’S GUIDE ELECTRIC POWERED FLEET & PERSONAL GOLF CARS RXV GOLF CAR RXV FREEDOM™ RXV SHUTTLE 2 + 2 STARTING MID-MODEL YEAR 2009 (MANUFACTURED BEGINNING FEBRUARY 23, 2009) E-Z-GO Division of TEXTRON Inc. reserves the right to incorporate engineering and design changes to products in this Manual, without obligation to include these changes on units leased/sold previously.

  • Page 4: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION 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 USA unless otherwise indicated. The use of non Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approved parts may void the warranty.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. SAFETY ....................Inside Covers GENERAL INFORMATION .................... ii SAFETY INFORMATION ....................v LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS ..................ix SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ..................1 BEFORE INITIAL USE....................1 PORTABLE CHARGER ....................2 PORTABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION ...............2 USING THE CHARGER ..................3 UNDERSTANDING THE CHARGER ..............3 LED OPERATION CODES..................4 LED FAULT CODES ....................4...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE NO. TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE ................. 12 TOWING ......................12 HAULING......................13 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .................. 13 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.................. 14 TIRE INSPECTION....................14 REAR AXLE ......................14 HARDWARE......................14 CAPACITIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS............15 PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE............... 16 BATTERIES AND CHARGING..................

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle. Pay 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. Adherence to these procedures and troubleshooting tips will ensure the best possible service from the product.

  • Page 8: General Operation

    SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability or increase the speed or extend the stopping distance beyond the factory specification. Such modifications can result in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle. Pay 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 10 SAFETY INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Notes: Page viii Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Labels And Pictograms

    LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Owner’s Guide Page ix...
  • Page 12 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Failure to follow these instructions can result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH Except where PERMITTED BY LAW: NEVER drive on public roads. Drivers must possess a valid drivers license in accordance with local state law.
  • Page 13 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. WARNING This device is ONLY to be used for towing E-Z-GO vehicles. NEVER tow other vehicles or equipment. READ Owner’s Manual before towing.
  • Page 14 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY. AVOID FALLS from the vehicle and other SERIOUS INJURIES: Never attempt to enter or exit a moving vehicle.
  • Page 15 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Notes: Owner’s Guide Page xiii...
  • Page 16 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. GASOLINE FORWARD OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION PARK VEHICLE READ THE MANUAL * TURN KEY TO ‘ON’ * MOVE DIRECTION VEHICLES * TURN KEY TO ‘ON’...
  • Page 17 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. FORWARD OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION PARK VEHICLE GASOLINE VEHICLES * TURN KEY TO ‘ON’ * TURN KEY TO ‘ON’ * MOVE DIRECTION * MOVE DIRECTION * MOVE DIRECTION...
  • Page 18 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. DO NOT TOW MORE THAN 3 VEHICLES MAX 12 mph (19 kph) TOWING 1 VEHICLE TOW BAR OPERATION DO NOT DRIVE IN REVERSE WHEN TOWING VEHICLES MAX 5 mph (8 kph) TOWING 2 or 3 VEHICLES * PULL LOCKING COLLAR AWAY...
  • Page 19 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. 608823 WARNING HOT SURFACE 608823 READ THE MANUAL WARNING OPERATE ACCORDING REPLACEMENT TO LOCAL LAWS AND AVAILABLE AT REGULATIONS www.ezgo.com www.ezgo.com...
  • Page 20 LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Notes: Page xviii Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Serial Number Location

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the Serial Number vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this Owner’s Guide.

  • Page 22: Portable Charger

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. not use ground adapters or modify plug. Do Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be per- not touch uninsulated portion of output con- formed (Ref.

  • Page 23: Using The Charger

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. To prevent a physical hazard that could result in an electrical shock or electrocution, be sure that the charger plug is not damaged and is inserted into a grounded receptacle.

  • Page 24: Led Operation Codes

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. dicated by the number of RED flashes that occur, there tions recommended by the battery manufacturer. will be a pause and then the flashes will repeat again. 2.

  • Page 25: Controls And Indicators

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Vehicle controls and indicators consist of: 1. Key Switch / Direction Selector 2. Speedometer / State Of Charge Meter (optional) 3.

  • Page 26: Headlight Switch

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. HEADLIGHT SWITCH (OPTIONAL EQUIP- harness must be connected across the entire 48 volt MENT) battery pack. This can be done by connecting to the two battery terminals shown in the illustration.(Ref.

  • Page 27: Parking Brake

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. PARKING BRAKE are not chocked and the vehicle is not on flat ground the vehicle will move immediately. This vehicle is equipped with an automatic parking 4.

  • Page 28: Operating The Vehicle

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. OPERATING THE VEHICLE vehicle. Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the direction selector. Check the area behind the vehicle before Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper main- operating in reverse.

  • Page 29: High Pedal Disable Feature

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. HIGH PEDAL DISABLE FEATURE SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD High pedal disable prevents acceleration if the key is turned on while the accelerator is depressed.

  • Page 30: Vehicle Cleaning & Care

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE REPAIR VEHICLE CLEANING LIFTING THE VEHICLE Tool List Qty. Floor Jack ..............1 Jack Stands ..............4 To reduce the possibility of severe injury or Wheel Chocks..............4 vehicle damage, read all instructions supplied...

  • Page 31: Wheels And Tires

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. WHEELS AND TIRES of the frame while the front end of the vehicle is on the jack stands. Lower the vehicle by re- TIRE REPAIR versing the lifting sequence.

  • Page 32: Wheel Installation

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. pressure be higher than recommended on tire sidewall. All four tires should have the same pressure for opti- Valve Stem Cap mum handling characteristics.

  • Page 33: Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. TAILLIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT BULB REPLACE- MENT Make sure that the vehicle key switch is in the ’OFF’ po- sition and the key has been removed.

  • Page 34: Hauling

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. DO NOT exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing HAULING multiple vehicles. To reduce the possibility of severe injury or Place key switch in ’N’...

  • Page 35: Service And Maintenance

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE sibility of can contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion. It is in the best interest of both vehicle owner and ser- vice technician to carefully follow the procedures recom- mended in this manual.

  • Page 36: Capacities And Replacement Parts

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. CAPACITIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Use care when tightening fasteners and refer to the Technician’s Repair and Service Manual for specific torque values.

  • Page 37: Periodic Service Schedule

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE - CHECK C&A - CHECK & ADJUST CL - CLEAN R - REPLACE REMARKS Tires - pressure, condition of tires &...

  • Page 38: Batteries And Charging

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. BATTERIES AND CHARGING water. Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte SAFETY being spilled from the battery during the charge cycle.

  • Page 39: Battery Maintenance

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. BATTERY MAINTENANCE A battery being charged will ’gas’ with the majority of the gassing taking place at the end of the charging cycle. Tool List Qty.

  • Page 40: Cleaning Batteries

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. NOTICE The watering device should only be used if the electrolyte level is less than 1/2” (13 mm) above top of plates. The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes.

  • Page 41: Battery Removal & Installation

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Non-Metalic Wand 1/4 Cup (60 ML) Baking Soda Batteries are heavy. Use proper lifting tech- niques when moving them.
  • Page 42 OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. metal surfaces that have been cleaned must be Hex Nut primed and painted with a corrosion resistant paint. Washer Battery Strap Battery Hold Down...

  • Page 43: Prolonged Storage

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Black Wire from BL+ Red Wire Charger Receptacle from Solenoid BL- Black Wire from Controller Black Wire from Harness Red and Grey Wires from Charger Receptacle...

  • Page 44: Battery Charging

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. BATTERY CHARGING The second reason is to determine why a particular ve- hicle does not perform adequately. Performance prob- The battery charger is designed to fully charge the bat- lems may result in a vehicle that runs slowly or in a vehi- tery set.

  • Page 45: Using A Hydrometer

    OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. temperature is 90° F (32° C), add four points (.004) to the 1.250 which gives a corrected reading of 1.254. Similarly if the temperature was 70°...
  • Page 46 OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Notes: Page 26 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 47: General Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Page 27 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Rxv Electric - Fleet Vehicle Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RXV ELECTRIC - FLEET VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Four 12 Volt deep cycle (70 minute minimum, 140 Amp-Hour discharge rate) BATTERIES Solid state, 230 Amp capacity SPEED CONTROLLER 3 phase AC induction MOTOR 16.99:1 Reverse helical geared with input pinion splined to the motor shaft TRANSAXLE Motor brake controlled by the speed control unit and service brake pedal BRAKES...

  • Page 49: Rxv Electric - Freedom Vehicle Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RXV ELECTRIC - FREEDOM VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Four 12 Volt deep cycle (70 minute minimum, 140 Amp-Hour discharge rate) BATTERIES Solid state, 230 Amp capacity SPEED CONTROLLER 3 phase AC induction MOTOR 16.99:1 Reverse helical geared with input pinion splined to the motor shaft TRANSAXLE Motor brake controlled by the speed control unit and service brake pedal BRAKES...

  • Page 50: Rxv Electric - Shuttle 2 + 2 Vehicle Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RXV ELECTRIC - SHUTTLE 2 + 2 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Four 12 Volt deep cycle (70 minute minimum, 140 Amp-Hour discharge rate) BATTERIES Solid state, 230 Amp capacity SPEED CONTROLLER 3 phase AC induction MOTOR 16.99:1 Reverse helical geared with input pinion splined to the motor shaft TRANSAXLE Motor brake controlled by the speed control unit and service brake pedal BRAKES...
  • Page 51 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 68.50” (174 cm) 68.50” (174 cm) 45.7” (116 cm) 45.7” (116 cm) 65.7” (167 cm) 65.7” 35.5” (167 cm) (90 cm) 94.5” 35.5” (240 cm) (90 cm) 38” 94.5” (97 cm) (240 cm) 38” (97 cm) 47” (119 cm) 47”...
  • Page 52 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 74” (188 cm) 45.7” (116 cm) 65.7” (167 cm) 35.5” (90 cm) 105.5” (268 cm) 38” (97 cm) 47” (119 cm) Fig. 31 Shuttle 2 + 2 Vehicle Dimensions Page 32 Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 53 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP 25% GRADE OR 14° MAX RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE TILT 25% GRADE OR 14° MAX Fig. 32 Vehicle Incline Specifications and Turning Diameter Page 33 Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 54 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 11.4" (28.9 cm) 7.8" (19.8 cm) 1.8" (4.5 cm) 6.3" (16 cm) 1.4" 3.5cm 2.5" (6.3 cm) 10.5" (26.7 cm) 4.8" (12.2 cm) 5.4" 4.1" (13.7 cm) (10.4 cm) Fig. 33 Powerwise QE 48V Charger Page 34 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Declaration Of Conformity (Europe Only)

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE ONLY) Owner’s Guide Page 35...
  • Page 56 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Owner’s Guide Page 36...
  • Page 57 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Owner’s Guide Page 37...
  • Page 58 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Notes: Owner’s Guide Page 38...
  • Page 59 NOTICE NOTICE Read the following warnings before attempting to operate the Read the following text and warnings before attempting to ser- vehicle. vice vehicle. In any product, components will eventually fail to perform properly as the result of normal use, age, wear or abuse. To prevent personal injury or death, observe It is virtually impossible to anticipate all possible compo- the following:...
  • Page 60 E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, Georgia USA 30906-3852 TO CONTACT US... Nor th America: Technical Assistance & Warranty Phone: 1-800-774-3946, FAX: 1-800-448-8124 Service Par ts Phone: 1-888-GET-E-Z-GO (1-888-438-3946), FAX: 1-800-752-6175 International: Phone: 001-706-798-4311, FAX: 001-706-771-4609 Copyrighted Material This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in par t without the express permission of...

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