Starting And Driving; Starting The Vehicle On A Hill; Coasting; Fuel - Ezgo MPT 800 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
if required. Accelerate slowly and push the choke in com-
pletely when the engine runs smoothly.
Do not allow the starter to operate con-
tinuously for more than 10 seconds.
Allow 30 seconds between starting attempts. If the vehicle does
not start on the third attempt, turn the key switch off, set the park
brake and determine the cause of the problem.
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not
start within 10 seconds, use the choke.

STARTING AND DRIVING

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vehicle damage, do not release service brake until
engine has started.
To operate vehicle:
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Apply the service brake, place the key in the key
switch and turn it to the 'ON' position.
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Move the direction selector to the direction
desired.
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Release the park brake by depressing the service
brake pedal until the park brake releases.
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Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the
engine. Release service brake when engine
starts.
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When the accelerator pedal is released, the igni-
tion circuit is de-energized and the engine stops.
To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the ser-
vice brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse
position, a warning signal will sound to indicate
that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.

STARTING THE VEHICLE ON A HILL

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vehicle damage, do not release service brake until
engine has started.
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using
accelerator and engine. This will cause
premature and excessive wear to drive train components.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the
drive system, it is important to prevent excessive roll-
back when starting the vehicle on a hill.
To reduce the possibility
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of roll-back which could
result in severe injury or
To reduce the possibility
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of roll-back which could
result in severe injury or
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
Place left foot on service brake and release the park
brake. Depress accelerator with right foot and release
the service brake by lifting left foot.

COASTING

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recommended speeds, limit speed with service brake.
On steep hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast at
greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat sur-
face. To reduce the possible loss of vehicle control and
severe drivetrain damage, speeds should be limited to no
more than the maximum governed speed on level ground
(see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS). Limit speed by
applying service brake.

FUEL

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dling:
Do not smoke near the fuel tank.
Do not refuel near open flame or electrical items
which could produce a spark.
Always handle gasoline in a well ventilated area.
Always wear eye protection to protect against
splashed fuel and fuel vapors.
Always allow adequate space for the expansion of
gasoline. Leave at least 1" (2.5 cm) space below
bottom of filler neck.
Inspect fuel cap, tank and other components for
leaks or deterioration that could cause a hazard-
ous condition.
The fuel tank is located under the seat on the passenger
side of the vehicle (Ref. Fig. 14 on page 8). Fill the tank
with fresh, clean, automotive grade gasoline (Ref. Fig. 42
on page 25). High altitude or heavy use/load applications
may benefit from higher octane gasoline.
Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.
alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the
fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operat-
ing symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or
ether.
To reduce the possibility
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of severe injury or death
from coasting at above
To reduce the possibility
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of severe injury or death
from improper fuel han-
Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu-
lated gasoline, are gasoline blended with
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