Routine Maintenance; Fig. 5 Neutral Lock - E-Z-GO RXV GASOLINE Service & Repair Manual

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings
DO NOT tow more than three vehicles at a
time.
DO NOT exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while tow-
ing multiple vehicles.
DO NOT use the tow bar system on slopes
more than 10% grade.
Place direction selector in neutral. The neutral lock
should be used to lock the direction selector in posi-
tion. This will reduce the possibility of it moving into 'F'
(for -ward) or 'R' (reverse) while being towed, causing
possible damage to the rear axle.
Use extra caution when towing vehicle. Do not tow a
single vehicle at speeds in excess of 12 mph (19 kph).
Do not tow more than three vehicles at a time. Do not
exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing multiple vehi-
cles.The maximum slope that the tow bar system can
be used is 10% grade. Towing the vehicle at above
recommended speed may result in personal injury and
or damage to vehicle and other property.
Tow bars are not intended for road use.
Tow bars are available from the Service Parts Depart-
ment. Tow bars are designed to tow only one vehicle at
a maximum speed of 12 mph (19 kph) and up to three
vehicles at a maximum speed of 5 mph (8 kph). The
maximum slope that the tow bar system can be used is
10% grade.Tow bars are not intended for highway use.
Before towing, place direction selector in neutral and
engage neutral lock. Do not ride on vehicle being towed.
To operate neutral lock, first turn the key switch to
'OFF', place direction selector in 'R' and remove seat.
Pull out (1) and rotate (2) the neutral lock pin handle so
that the pointed portion of the handle is over the side of
the direction selector cam. Move direction selector lever
towards the area between 'F' and 'R'. During that mo-
tion, the pin will snap into the hole in the direction selec-
tor mounting bracket, preventing any movement of the
lever. When in this position, the direction selector re-
mains locked in the neutral position.
Spring loaded mechanism. To prevent possi-
bility of fingers becoming pinched in the direc-
tion selector mechanism, hold direction
selector lever when releasing neutral lock pin
handle.
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To activate the direction selector, pull the neutral lock
pin handle out and rotate until the pointed portion of the
handle fits into the hole (3) in the direction selector cam
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Fig. 5 Neutral Lock

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, pro-
viding it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Pe-
riodic Service Schedule for appropriate service intervals
(Ref. Fig. 7).
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NOTICE
Some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on
vehicles used under severe driving conditions.
POWERTRAIN MAINTENANCE
Access the powertrain by raising or removing seat.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle be
lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE in section 'B' for
proper lifting procedure and safety information.
For maintenance procedures relating to the engine,
speed control, fuel system, transmission, and rear axle
or suspension refer to the particular section. See the
TABLE OF CONTENTS for section location.
BRAKES
After the vehicle has been put into service, it is recom-
mended that the brakes be checked by periodically con-
ducting a brake performance test.
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