Before Initial Use; Controls And Indicators; Key/Light Switch - Ezgo MPT 800 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

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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. Some illustrations may show
items that are optional for your vehicle. This guide covers
the operation of several vehicles; therefore, some picto-
rial views may not represent your vehicle. Physical differ-
ences in controls will be illustrated.
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a
'World Vehicle'. Some countries have individual require-
ments to comply with their specifications; therefore,
some sections may not apply in your country.
Most of the service procedures in this guide can be
accomplished using common automotive hand tools.
Contact your service representative on servicing the
vehicle in accordance with the Periodic Service Sched-
ule.
Service Parts Manuals and Technician's Repair and Ser-
vice Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an
authorized Branch or the Service Parts Department.
When ordering parts or requesting information for your
vehicle, provide vehicle model, serial number and manu-
facture code.

BEFORE INITIAL USE

Read, understand and follow the safety label on the
instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to oper-
ate the vehicle, its equipment and how to use it safely.
Maintaining good performance depends to a large extent
on the operator.
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ing process. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is
explosive and could cause severe injury or death.
Charging must take place in an area that is adequate-
ly ventilated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour).
To reduce the chance of battery explosion that could
result in severe injury or death, never smoke around
or charge batteries in an area that has open flame or
electrical equipment that could cause an electrical
arc.
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items
shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be per-
formed (Ref. Fig. 1 on page 1).
Vehicle battery must be fully charged before initial use.
Hydrogen gas is generat-
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ed as a natural part of the
lead acid battery charg-
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
O P E R A T I O N A N D S E R V I C E I N F O R M A T I O N
Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL SPECIFI-
CATIONS.
Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in
shipment from the factory.
Determine and record braking distance required to stop
vehicle for future brake performance tests.
Remove the protective clear plastic, that protect the seat
bottom and back rest during shipping, before placing the
vehicle in service.
ITEM
Battery
Seats
Brakes
Tires
Fuel
Engine
Ref Isc 6

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Vehicle controls and indicators consist of:
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key/light switch

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direction selector
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choke
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fuel gauge
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low oil pressure indicator light
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accelerator pedal
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combination service and park brake pedal with
front disc brakes (optional)
•
horn
KEY/LIGHT SWITCH
Located on the dash panel, this switch enables the basic
electrical system of the vehicle to be turned on and off by
turning the key. To prevent inadvertent operation of the
vehicle when left unattended, the key should be turned to
the 'OFF' position and removed (Ref. Fig. 2 on page 2).
If the vehicle is equipped with lights, the key switch has a
position to operate them, indicated by the light icon.
operational with the key switch in the 'OFF' position.
SERVICE OPERATION
Charge battery
Remove protective plastic covering
Check operation and adjust if necessary
Check hydraulic brake fluid level if equipped
Establish acceptable stopping distance
Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Fill tank with correct fuel
Check oil level
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart
If the vehicle is equipped with factory installed
custom accessories, some accessories remain
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