E-Z-GO 605681 Owner's Manual - page 26
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 4
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Before attempting to tow vehicle, move the Run-Tow/
Maintenance switch to the ‘Tow/Maintenance’ position.
Failure to do so will damage the controller or motor.
Before disconnecting or connecting a battery, or any oth-
er wiring, move the Run-Tow/Maintenance switch to the
‘Tow/Maintenance’ position.
After connecting a battery, or any other wiring, wait a
minimum of 30 seconds before moving the Run-Tow/
Maintenance switch to the ‘Run’ position.
The PDS vehicle is equipped with a two position switch
located under the passenger side of the seat on the con-
troller environmental cover (Ref Fig. 7 on page 4).
Fig. 7 Run-Tow Maintenance Switch
With the switch in ‘TOW/MAINTENANCE’ position:
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the controller is deactivated
•
the electronic braking system is deactivated which
allows the vehicle to be towed or roll freely
•
the warning beeper is deactivated
With the switch in ‘RUN’ position:
•
the controller is activated
•
the electronic braking system and warning beeper
features are activated
PDS vehicles operate only in the ’RUN’ position.
The PDS is a low power consumption unit but it will drain
the vehicle batteries over a period of time. If the vehicle
is to be stored for a prolonged period of time, the PDS
should be disconnected from the batteries. See ‘Pro-
longed Storage’ on page 22.
HORN
The horn is operated by pushing the horn button located on
the floor to the left of the brake pedal (Ref Fig. 8 on page 4).
Fig. 8 Horn Button
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper mainte-
nance may result in damage or decreased performance.
Read and understand the following warnings before
attempting to operate the vehicle.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the
following warnings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain,
traffic conditions and the environmental fac-
tors which effect the terrain and the ability to
control the vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when
driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt,
wet grass, gravel, etc.
S t a y i n d e s i g n a t e d a r e a s a n d a v o i d
extremely rough terrain.
Controller
Environmental
Cover
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To disable electrical system, place switch in 'TOW/ MAINTENANCE' position and remove battery wire
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After reconnecting batteries, allow a minimum of 30 seconds before selecting 'RUN' position
THE FOLLOWING CODES REQUIRE THAT THE REAR WHEELS BE RAISED BEFORE PERFORMING TESTS
Beep Fault
Symptoms
Correction
Required
1-1
Controller Failure
Vehicle will not run
Check motor wiring & motor
Ω. Replace controller
1-2
Throttle fault
Solenoid clicks, will not run
Replace/adjust pedal box, harness
1-4
High pedal disable
Vehicle will not run
Release pedal/check pedal box, linkage & switch
2-4
Solenoid coil failure
Vehicle will not run
Check coil connections/wiring,
or disconnected
replace solenoid if required
3-1
Solenoid driver fail
Vehicle will not run
Check coil wiring for shorts, replace controller
3-3
Solenoid did not close
Vehicle will not run
Check all solenoid wiring, replace solenoid if required
3-4
Field winding open
Solenoid clicks, will not run
Check motor & controller field connections,
replace power harness or motor if required
4-1
Armature open
Solenoid clicks, will not run
Check motor & controller armature connections,
replace power harness or motor if required
4-3
Solenoid drop out
Vehicle stops
Check solenoid/wiring, replace if required
THE FOLLOWING CODES REQUIRE THAT THE VEHICLE BE OPERATED UNDER LOAD WHILE PERFORMING TESTS
Beep Fault
Symptoms
Correction
Required
1-3
Speed sensor fault
Vehicle runs slowly
Check speed sensor connections & magnet/torque,
replace speed sensor if required
2-1
Low battery voltage
Vehicle performance reduced Charge batteries/replace bad batteries
2-2
High battery voltage
Regen performance reduced Check that battery voltage is less than 48 VDC
2-3
Thermal cutback
Vehicle performance reduced Allow controller to cool, check heat sink bolt torque
3-2
Solenoid welded
Vehicle runs slowly
Check auxiliary power. Replace solenoid
4-2
Motor stalled
Vehicle stopped
Remove mechanical blockage
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Tampering with or unauthorized modification of this unit
by non E-Z-GO personnel could result in serious personal
injury, will void the warranty and result in permanent
damage to the vehicle
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Possibility of electrical arc or battery
explosion. Before removing/connecting
batteries or electrical components, turn
switch to 'TOW MAINTENANCE' position
WARNING
TOWING
Always select 'TOW/MAINTENANCE'
position before towing
RUN
TOW
MAINTENANCE
To enter diagnostic mode
◆ Turn key switch to 'OFF' ◆ Move 'RUN/TOW MAINTENANCE' switch to 'RUN'. ◆ Move direction
selector switch from neutral position to 'REV' position five (5) times
◆ After a confirming beep(s) sounds, the diagnostic fault
code will sound when a fault is detected. To exit diagnostic mode: Select 'TOW MAINTENANCE' position.
73093-G01
Ref Rtm 1
Horn
PARK
Ref Hor 1