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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.
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These are the original instructions as defined by 2006/42/EC. TO CONTACT US NORTH AMERICA: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & WARRANTY PHONE: 1-800-774-3946, FAX: 1-800-448-8124 SERVICE PARTS PHONE: 1-888-GET-EZGO (1-888-438-3946), FAX: 1-800-752-6175 INTERNATIONAL: SALES PHONE: 001-706-798-4311, FAX: 001-706-771-4609 E-Z-GO DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC., 1451 MARVIN GRIFFIN ROAD, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA USA 30906-3852 Page i Owner’s Guide...
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.
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...
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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..................
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.
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.
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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.
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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...
LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Page ix Owner’s Guide...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LABELS & PICTOGRAMS Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Notes: Page xiii Owner’s Guide...
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IF USING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTNING IS IN THE AREA READ THE MANUAL REPLACEMENT WARNING: AVAILABLE AT NEGATIVE GROUND www.ezgo.com ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 608818 WARNING: SHORTING ACROSS TERMINALS MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION Page xiv Owner’s Guide...
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SELECTOR TO ‘F’ SELECTOR TO ‘F’ SELECTOR TO ‘R’ * TURN KEY TO ‘OFF’ * PRESS ACCELERATOR * PRESS ACCELERATOR * APPLY PARKING BRAKE PEDAL GENTLY PEDAL GENTLTY 614044 www.ezgo.com www.ezgo.com 614044 WARNING READ THE MANUAL READ ALL OPERATE OPERATE MAINTAIN REPLACEMENT...
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MANUAL * DO NOT TOW MORE THAN REPLACEMENT 3 VEHICLES AVAILABLE AT * 12 mph (19 kph) MAX SPEED 612214 www.ezgo.com TOWING 1 VEHICLE * DO NOT DRIVE IN REVERSE WARNING INSPECT TOW BAR WARNING WARNING WHEN TOWING VEHICLES SYSTEM EVERY 30 DAYS...
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HOT SURFACE 608823 READ THE MANUAL WARNING OPERATE ACCORDING REPLACEMENT TO LOCAL LAWS AND AVAILABLE AT REGULATIONS www.ezgo.com www.ezgo.com NO MORE THAN 2 DO NOT STAND UP CHILDREN MUST BE OCCUPANTS IN AND KEEP ENTIRE ACCOMPANIED BY EACH SEAT BODY INSIDE...
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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...
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.
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- nector or uninsulated battery terminal.
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. Hanging Holes 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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...
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. TIRE REPAIR Lower the vehicle by re- versing the lifting sequence.
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- mum handling characteristics.
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.
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 death while transporting the vehicle: Place key switch in ’N’...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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) Batteries are heavy. Baking Soda Use proper lifting tech- niques when moving them.
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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. battery) and a portable lifting device. Remove the the portable lifting device, starting with the battery lo- three front batteries (1, 2 &...
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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. 6 - 8V Battery System: With the J-bolts in the battery Battery retainer and held in place by the lock nuts at the end Lock Nut Retainer of the threaded portion;...
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION Read all of manual to become familiar with this vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS. 6 - 8V BATTERY SYSTEM BL- Black Wire 4 - 12V BATTERY SYSTEM from Controller Black Wire from Black Wire from BL+ Red Wire Black Wire...
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.
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°...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RXV ELECTRIC - FLEET VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS BATTERIES Four 12 Volt deep cycle (70 minute minimum, 140 Amp-Hour discharge rate) SPEED CONTROLLER Solid state, 230 Amp capacity MOTOR 3 phase AC induction TRANSAXLE 16.99:1 Reverse helical geared with input pinion splined to the motor shaft BRAKES Motor brake controlled by the speed control unit and service brake pedal PARKING BRAKE...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RXV ELECTRIC - FREEDOM VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS BATTERIES Four 12 Volt deep cycle (70 minute minimum, 140 Amp-Hour discharge rate) SPEED CONTROLLER Solid state, 230 Amp capacity MOTOR 3 phase AC induction TRANSAXLE 16.99:1 Reverse helical geared with input pinion splined to the motor shaft BRAKES Motor brake controlled by the speed control unit and service brake pedal PARKING BRAKE...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RXV ELECTRIC - SHUTTLE 2 + 2 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS BATTERIES Four 12 Volt deep cycle (70 minute minimum, 140 Amp-Hour discharge rate) SPEED CONTROLLER Solid state, 230 Amp capacity MOTOR 3 phase AC induction TRANSAXLE 16.99:1 Reverse helical geared with input pinion splined to the motor shaft BRAKES Motor brake controlled by the speed control unit and service brake pedal PARKING BRAKE...
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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 Owner’s Guide Page 33...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.5 cm 16.5 cm 19.35 cm 3.0cm 26.4±.3 cm 22.4±.3 cm Fig. 33 Powerwise QE 48V Charger Owner’s Guide Page 34...
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE ONLY) Owner’s Guide Page 35...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Owner’s Guide Page 36...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Owner’s Guide Page 37...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Notes: Owner’s Guide Page 38...
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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:...
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E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc., 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, Georgia USA 30906-3852 TO CONTAC T US... Nor th America: Technical Assistance & Warranty Phone: 1-800-774-3946, FAX: 1-800-448-8124 Ser vice 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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