E-Z-GO ST 480 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
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Thank you for purchasing a light duty utility vehicle. Before driving the
vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this Owner’s Manual
and Service Guide and the Operating and Maintenance Instructions
manual provided by the engine manufacturer. These manuals contain
the information that will assist you in the safe operation of the vehicle.
They will also assist you in maintaining this highly reliable vehicle.
Some illustrations may show items that are optional for your vehicle.
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a ‘World Vehi-
cle’. Some countries have individual requirements 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 represen-
tative on servicing the vehicle in accordance with the Periodic Service
Schedule.
Service Parts Manuals, Technician’s Repair and Service Manuals and
engine Repair Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an autho-
rized Branch or the Service Parts Department. When ordering parts or
requesting information for your vehicle, provide vehicle model, serial
number and manufacture date code.
BEFORE INITIAL USE
Record the four digit key number and store in a safe
place. Individual keys can only be replaced if the
key number is known. Without a key number, the entire ignition
switch will have to be replaced if keys are lost.
Read, understand and follow the safety label on the instrument panel
(Ref Appendix A). Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle,
its equipment and how to use it safely. Maintaining good performance
depends to a large extent on the operator.
Improper use of this vehicle could
result in severe injury or death. The
ST Series vehicle is a light duty utili-
ty vehicle. It is NOT an all terrain vehicle (ATV).
This vehicle is not a toy and using it while engaging in horse-
play is dangerous.
Plan carefully before using the vehicle to go significant dis-
tances over questionable terrain. Remember that a one hour
drive may take many hours to walk out should you run out of
fuel or be stranded by becoming stuck on unsuitable terrain.
Hydrogen gas is generated as a natural part of the lead acid
battery charging 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 adequately venti-
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