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E-Z-GO Express L6 - Electric Owner's Manual - Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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Periodic Service Schedule
BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE
Safety
Always observe the following warnings when working on or near batteries.
To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, keep all smok-
ing materials, open flames or sparks away from the batteries.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries. Do not charge batteries without adequate ven-
tilation. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all electrical accessories are turned off before starting work
on the vehicle.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery terminal.
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; spilled
electrolyte can cause burns and damage.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an acid solution which can cause
severe burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body
and eyes with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a physician
immediately.
Always wear a safety shield or approved safety goggles when adding water
or charging batteries.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml)
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of water
and flushed with water.
Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte being spilled from the battery
during the charge cycle. Expelled electrolyte may cause damage to the vehi-
cle and storage facility.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate
metal container to prevent can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an
explosion.
KING PINS
Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage
RACK END BALL JOINT
Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE
Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Check and adjust as required, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE
Check lubricant, add lubricant (SAE 30 oil) as required
SERVICE BRAKES
Clean and adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
Check brake shoe linings, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
Summary of Express L6 - Electric
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622013 owner’s guide issued november 2011 revised june 2012.
Page 2: Welcome
Welcome thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this owner’s guide. This guide contains the information that will assist you in maintaining this highly reliable vehicle. Some illustrations may show items that are optional for your vehi...
Page 3: Foreword
Page i foreword read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Owner’s guide 48 v electric powered vehicle express l6 express s6 starting model year 2012 never modify the vehicle in any way that will ...
Page 4: Foreword
Foreword read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page ii this vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the united states of america (usa). The standards and specifications listed in the fo...
Page 5: Table of Contents
Page iii 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. Section page no. Safety..........................................................................................................
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Page 7: Safety
1 - 1 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 title page no. Safety........................................................................................................................
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1 - 2 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 1.
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1 - 3 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 safety for any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read and understand...
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Safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 - 4 1 this manual has been designed to assist in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufacturer. Adherence ...
Page 11: Safety
1 - 5 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 with electric powered vehicles, be sure that all electrical accessories are grounded directly to the battery (-) post. Never use the chass...
Page 12: Safety
Safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 - 6 1 • support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands, never get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack, lift the vehicle in accor...
Page 13: Safety
1 - 7 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 steep grade in areas where steep grades exist, golf car operations should be restricted to the designated golf car pathways where possible...
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Safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 - 8 1 ventilation maintenance and storage areas shall be properly ventilated to avoid fire hazards in accordance with applicable fire codes and ...
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1 - 9 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 and completeness of entries. Provide operator comment cards to assist in identifying non-periodic maintenance needs for specific golf cars...
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Safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 - 10 1 labels and pictograms h orn warning windshields do not provide protection from golf balls or other flying objects. ! ! R f p f ! 35962-g0...
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1 - 11 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 warning read manual ! Warning use caution in inclement weather warning do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol max 14û / 2...
Page 18: Safety
Safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 - 12 1 p p ground fuel pump p p do not spill fuel on a hot engine no tampering. Keep hands out negative ground battery do not connect positive b...
Page 19: Safety
1 - 13 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 keep arms and legs within vehicle f to operate vehicle in forward: q turn key to on q move direction selector to forward q depress accele...
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1 - 14 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 1.
Page 21: General Specifications
2 - 1 general specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 title page no. Express s6 vehicle specifications ............................................................................
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2 - 2 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: 2.
Page 23: General Specifications
2 - 3 general specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 model: express s6 type: electric powered personnel carrier model year: 2012 part no: 618865 precision drive system™ (pds):...
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General specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 - 4 2 135.8 in. (345.0 cm) 99.5 in. (253.0 cm) 49.0 in. (124.0 cm) express s6 48.8 in. (124.0 cm) rear 38.5 in. (98.0 cm) front ...
Page 25: General Specifications
2 - 5 general specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 recommended max side tilt 25% or 14° max recommended max ramp grade 25% or 14° max express s6.
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General specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 - 6 2 turning clearance diameter 35 ft 6inches (10.8 m) express s6.
Page 27: General Specifications
2 - 7 general specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 model: express l6 type: electric powered personnel carrier model year: 2012 part no: 618867 precision drive system™ (pds):...
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General specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 - 8 2 138.0 in. (351.0 cm) 95.0 in. (241.0 cm) 46.5 in. (119.0 cm) express l6.
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2 - 9 general specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 52.5 in. (133.5 cm) rear 38.5 in. (98.0 cm) front 37.5 in. (95.0 cm) 76.0 in. (193.0 cm) recommended max side tilt 25% or ...
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General specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 - 10 2 turning clearance diameter 25ft 6inches (7.8 m) 6.5 ft. (1. 98 m) intersecting aisle clearance 6.5 ft. (1. 98 m) express ...
Page 31: Notes:
2 - 11 notes: read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. General specifications 2.
Page 32: General Specifications
2 - 12 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: 2.
Page 33: Introduction
3 - 1 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 title page no. Features................................................................................................................
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3 - 2 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 3.
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3 - 3 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 features general information if the vehicle is equipped with factory installed custom accessories, some accessories remain operation...
Page 36: Introduction
Introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 - 4 3 depressing the accelerator pedal will release the park brake if it is engaged. This is a feature to assure the vehicle is not driven...
Page 37: Introduction
3 - 5 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 6. Horn the horn button is located on the driver’s side floorboard; depressing the button will sound the vehicle’s horn. 7. Front se...
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Introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 - 6 3 18. Run/tow switch the run/tow switch is used when the vehicle has become stalled or inoperative. To reduce the possibility of sever...
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3 - 7 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 the run/tow switch should always be returned to the ’tow’ position after moving a stalled vehicle. If the switch is left in the ’run...
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Introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 - 8 3 25. Cargo platform passengers should never be allowed to ride on the cargo platform. Severe injury or death could result if they sho...
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3 - 9 notes: read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Introduction 3.
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3 - 10 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 3.
Page 43: Operating Procedures
4 - 1 operating procedures read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 title page no. Serial number location .........................................................................................
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Operating procedures read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 - 2 4 serial number location two serial number and manufacture date code plates are on the vehicle. One (part c) is placed on the ...
Page 45: Operating Procedures
4 - 3 operating procedures read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 portable charger installation to reduce the possibility of overheating that may cause serious damage to the charger and crea...
Page 46: 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. 4 - 4 4 looping the dc cord through the steering wheel when charging serves as a good reminder to store the cord out of the way when...
Page 47: Operating Procedures
4 - 5 operating procedures read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 operating the vehicle improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased perfor...
Page 48: 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. 4 - 6 4 the options are defined as follows: the vehicle’s top speed is sensed and regulated directly by the controller and the featu...
Page 49: Operating Procedures
4 - 7 operating procedures read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 anti-roll back feature anti-roll back, like walk-away, limits backward motion of the vehicle down an incline to less than 2 ...
Page 50: 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. 4 - 8 4 when the direction selector is in the reverse position, a warning signal will sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready to...
Page 51: Notes:
4 - 9 notes: read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Operating procedures 4.
Page 52: Operating Procedures
4 - 10 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: 4.
Page 53: Maintenance
5 - 1 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 title page no. Vehicle cleaning and care ...............................................................................................
Page 54: Maintenance
5 - 2 maintenance 5 battery replacement ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-18 battery charging................................................................
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5 - 3 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 vehicle cleaning and care vehicle cleaning to reduce the possibility of severe injury or vehicle damage, read and understand all inst...
Page 56: Maintenance
Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 4 5 common sense operation to prevent severe injury or death, observe the following: never transport loaded firearms on or in vehicle che...
Page 57: Maintenance
5 - 5 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 repair some servicing operations may require the front wheels, the rear wheels, or the entire vehicle to be raised. To reduce the pos...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 6 5 wheels and tires a tire explosion can cause severe injury or death. Never exceed the inflation pressure rating on the tire sidewall. ...
Page 59: Maintenance
5 - 7 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 wheel installation to reduce the possibility of component damage, do not tighten lug nuts to more than 85 ft. Lbs. (115 nm) torque. I...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 8 5 fuse replacement to replace fuses, locate the fuse block under the driver side seat. Pull out old fuse and replace with a new automo-...
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5 - 9 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 wear eye protection when working on the vehicle. Use extra care when work- ing around batteries, or using solvents or compressed air....
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 10 5 over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; therefore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle. The...
Page 63: Maintenance
5 - 11 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 lubrication do not use more than three (3) pumps of grease in any grease fitting at any one time. Excess grease may cause grease sea...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 12 5 generally, three classes of standard hardware and two classes of metric hardware are used in the vehicle. Grade 5 hardware can be id...
Page 65: Maintenance
5 - 13 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 periodic service schedule check clean, adjust, etc. Replace to perform service that is listed in this schedule but not described in ...
Page 66: Maintenance
Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 14 5 periodic service schedule battery charging and maintenance safety always observe the following warnings when working on or near batt...
Page 67: Maintenance
5 - 15 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench from ’shorting out’ a battery, which could result in an...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 16 5 do not overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel electrolyte and result in component damage. A battery being charged will ’g...
Page 69: Maintenance
5 - 17 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 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...
Page 70: Maintenance
Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 18 5 allow the solution to set for at least three minutes; use a soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteries in order t...
Page 71: Maintenance
5 - 19 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 use care to connect the battery wires as shown. Tighten the battery post hardware to 90 - 100 in. Lbs. (6 -8 nm) torque . Do not ove...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 20 5 battery can be removed and replaced. At this point there is nothing that can be done to salvage the battery; however, the individual...
Page 73: Maintenance
5 - 21 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 using a hydrometer 1. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to permit the thermometer to adjust to the electrolyte tem-...
Page 74: Maintenance
Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 - 22 5 prolonged storage battery charger, controller and other electronic devices need to be disconnected since they will contribute to the...
Page 75: Notes:
5 - 23 notes: read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Maintenance 5.
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5 - 24 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 5.
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