E-Z-GO TXT Freedom Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide TXT Freedom Electric 633138 ISSUED JULY 2013 REVISED FEBRUARY 2014...
- Page 2 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 Schedule. Repair or replacement parts are available through your E-Z-GO retailer or Genuine E-Z-GO Service Parts Depart- ment.
- Page 3 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 sold previously.
- 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 oth- erwise indicated.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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. SAFETY GENERAL ......................... 1 NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, AND DANGERS ............ 1 GENERAL OPERATION ....................3 MAINTENANCE ........................ - 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. OPERATING PROCEDURES SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION..................17 BEFORE INITIAL USE ....................18 PORTABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION................ 19 UNDERSTANDING THE CHARGER................
- Page 7 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. Brake Light ......................31 FUSE REPLACEMENT ....................31 TRANSPORTING VEHICLE.................... 32 Towing ........................ 32 Hauling ....................... 32 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ..................
- Page 8 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:...
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Page 9: Safety
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SAFETY GENERAL For any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read all labels located on the vehicle. - Page 10 Certain replacement parts can be used independently and/or in combination with other accessories to mod- ify an E-Z-GO-manufactured vehicle to permit the vehicle to operate at or in excess of 20 mph. When an E-Z- GO-manufactured vehicle is modified in any way by the Distributor, Dealer or customer to operate at or in excess of 20mph, UNDER FEDERAL LAW the modified product will be a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) subject to the strictures and requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 571.500.
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Page 11: General Operation
Never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease it’s stability, or increase the speed or extent the stopping distance beyond the factory specification. E-Z-GO prohibits and disclaims responsibility for all such modifications which would adversely affect the safety of the vehicle. -
Page 12: Maintenance
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Before working on the vehicle, remove all jewelry. Be sure no loose clothing or hair can contact moving parts. Use care not to touch hot objects. -
Page 13: Ventilation
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Be aware that a vehicle that is not performing as designed is a potential hazard and must not be oper- •... -
Page 14: Labels And Pictograms
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING READ all warning labels and the owner’s manual. Contact an authorized E-Z-GO dealer or visit www.ezgo.com for a replacement manual. This vehicle is equipped for personal use in most communities. However, state law or local rules may require additional equipment in your community. -
Page 15: General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SHEET MODEL: TXT 48 FREEDOM GOLF CAR TYPE: ELECTRIC 48V FREEDOM GOLF CAR MODEL YEAR: 2014 Part No:. -
Page 16: Vehicle Dimensions
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. VEHICLE DIMENSIONS 67.5 in. (171 cm) 46.5 in (118 cm Front 4.5 in. 34.0 in. (86 cm) (11.0 cm) Ground Rear... -
Page 17: Turning Diameter And Incline Information
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TURNING DIAMETER AND INCLINE INFORMATION RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE TILT RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP 25% GRADE or 14 25% GRADE or 14 MAX TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER... - Page 18 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...
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Page 19: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. INTRODUCTION 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 20: Key / Light Switch
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 6. Key / Light Switch To reduce the possibility of component damage, the vehicle must be stopped before moving the key switch or the direction selector. -
Page 21: Charger Receptacle
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 10. Charger Receptacle The polarized charger receptacle is located on the panel below the driver seat. Always check to be sure the receptacle is free from dirt and debris before connecting the charger cord. -
Page 22: Seat
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 12. Seat The bench seat is designed for two occupants. 13. Hip Restraints The hip restraints are designed to help keep the occupants properly positioned in the event of sudden vehicle position changes. -
Page 23: 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. 21. Battery Compartment The battery compartment can be accessed by raising the front seat to per- form battery maintenance and access the run - tow/maintenance/storage switch. - Page 24 INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...
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Page 25: Operating Procedures
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. OPERATING PROCEDURES SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Two serial number and manufacture date code plates are on the vehicle. One (PART C) is placed on the body below the front, driver side of the seat, PART D is placed on the frame weld tube. -
Page 26: 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, understand and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to safely operate the vehicle and its equipment. -
Page 27: Portable Charger Installation
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 CHARGER INSTALLATION Risk of electric shock. Connect charger power cord to an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. -
Page 28: Understanding The Charger
The charging (DC) cord is equipped with a polarized connector which fits into a matching recep- tacle on the vehicle. If vehicle it to be charged with a non E-Z-GO charger, refer to the instructions supplied with the charger. UNDERSTANDING THE CHARGER Plugging the charger into the vehicle’s charger receptacle will lock the vehicle out of operation. -
Page 29: 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. 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 fully into a grounded receptacle. -
Page 30: Performance
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Stay in designated areas and avoid extremely rough terrain. Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use service brake to control speed when traveling down an incline. -
Page 31: Pedal-Up 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. If the operator attempts to override the regenerative braking feature by moving the direction selector or key switch to another position, the warning beeper will sound and the vehicle will brake rapidly until it reaches the speed of approxi- mately 2 mph (3 kph). -
Page 32: High Pedal Disable 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. High Pedal Disable Feature High pedal disable prevents undesired acceleration if the direction selector lever is changed, or the key is turned on while the accelerator is depressed. -
Page 33: Coasting
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Coasting To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above recommended speeds, limit speed with service brake. - Page 34 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:...
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Page 35: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. MAINTENANCE VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE To reduce the possibility of severe injury or vehicle damage, read and understand all instructions supplied by manufacturer of pressure washer. -
Page 36: Environmental Concerns
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS As a responsible user, practice respect for all wildlife and their habitat. Respect private property and comply with all local laws and regulations. -
Page 37: Wheels And Tires
To reduce the possibility of severe injury caused by a broken socket when removing wheels, use only sockets designed for impact wrench use. DO NOT use low inflation tires on any E-Z-GO vehicle. DO NOT use any tire which has a recom- mended inflation pressure less than the inflation pressure recommended in the owner’s guide. -
Page 38: Tire Repair
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Tire Repair Tool List Qty. Tool List Qty. Lug Wrench, 3/4” ............1 Impact Socket, 3/4”............1 Impact Wrench.............1 Torque Wrench, ft. -
Page 39: Light Bulb Replacement
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT To reduce the possibility of premature bulb failure, do not touch new bulbs with bare fingers. Use clean, dry tissue or paper towel to handle the glass portion of the bulb. -
Page 40: Transporting Vehicle
MAINTENANCE 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 Use extra caution when towing a vehicle. DO NOT ride on the vehicle being towed. DO NOT attempt to tow the vehicle with ropes, chains or any device other than a factory approved tow bar. -
Page 41: Routine Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Wear eye protection when working on the vehicle. Use extra care when work- ing around batteries, or using solvents or compressed air. To reduce the possibility of causing an electrical arc, which could result in a battery explosion, turn off all electrical loads from the battery before removing battery wires. -
Page 42: Brakes
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BRAKES Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface Accelerate To Maximum Speed To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death, always evaluate pedal travel before operating a vehicle to verify some braking function is present. -
Page 43: Rear Axle
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. REAR AXLE The only maintenance required for the first five years is the periodic inspection of the rear axle for lubricant leakage. Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five years. -
Page 44: Hardware
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. HARDWARE Generally, three classes of standard hardware and three classes of metric hardware are used in the vehicle. Grade 5 hardware can be identified by the three marks on the hexagonal head;... -
Page 45: Battery Disposal
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Batteries are heavy. Use proper lifting techniques when moving them. Always lift the battery with a commercially available battery lifting device. Use care not to tip batteries when removing or installing them;... -
Page 46: At Each Charging Cycle
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. At Each Charging Cycle To reduce the possibility of fire, never attach a battery charger to a vehicle that is to be unat- tended beyond the normal charging cycle. - Page 47 Hand held watering devices available at an automotive parts store, or automatic watering devices such as the one included in the E-Z-GO Battery Maintenance Kit (P/N 25587-G01) can be used with an approved water source. These watering devices are accurate, easy to use and allow for rapid filling. They also maintain the correct electrolyte level within the battery cells.
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Page 48: Battery Cleaning
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes. -
Page 49: Battery Replacement
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Battery Replacement Before any electrical service is performed on TruCourse technology model vehicles, the Run-Tow/Mainte- nance/Storage switch must be placed in the ‘Tow/Maintenance/Storage’ position. If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is disconnected for any reason, the Run-Tow/Maintenance/Stor- age switch must be left in the ‘Tow/Maintenance/Storage’... -
Page 50: Battery Charging
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. that is stored at 90° F (32° C) will lose.002 of specific gravity each day. If a fully charged battery has a specific gravity of 1.275, and the battery is allowed to sit unused, it will become partially discharged. -
Page 51: Ac Voltage
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. AC Voltage Battery charger output is directly related to the input voltage. If multiple vehicles are receiving an incomplete charge in a normally adequate time period, low AC voltage could be the cause and the power company should be consulted. - Page 52 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Using A Hydrometer ELECTROLYTE 1. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to TEMPERATURE permit the thermometer to adjust to the electrolyte °F °C temperature and note the reading.
- Page 53 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...
- Page 54 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...
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Page 55: Periodic Service Schedule
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE 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 PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE - CHECK C&A - CHECK & ADJUST CL - CLEAN R - REPLACE REMARKS Tires - pressure, condition of tires &... - Page 56 PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...
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Page 57: Declaration Of Conformity
APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. APPENDIX A DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY... - Page 58 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
- Page 59 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
- Page 60 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...
- Page 62 Phone: 001-706-798-4311, FAX: 001-706-771-4609 Service Parts Manuals, as well as Repair and Service Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an authorized Branch, Genuine E-Z-GO Parts & Accessories Department or at www.shopezgo.com. Copyrighted Material This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc.,...
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