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E-Z-GO ST 480 Owner's And Service Manual

Manual is about: E-Z-GO All Terrain Vehicle Owner's & Service Guide

Summary of ST 480

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    A textron company.

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    Manual information for any questions on material contained in this manual, contact a representative for clarification. Read and understand all labels located on the vehicle. Always replace any dam- aged or missing labels. On steep hills it is possible for vehicles to coast at greater than normal spe...

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    I owner’s manual & service guide st 480 e-z-go division of textron inc. Reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold and the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. E-z-go division of textron inc. Is not...

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    Ii notes to obtain a copy of the limited warranty applicable to the vehicle, call or write a local distributor, authorized branch or the warranty department with vehicle serial number and manufacture date code. The use of non original equipment manufacturer (oem) approved parts may void the warranty...

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    Table of contents 1-1 title page title page manual information.......................... Inside front cover notes ...................................................................................... I safety information ......................................................2-1 operation and servic...

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    1-2 table of contents title page title page towing .............................................................................................. 3-22 neutral lock ................................................................................. 3-22 fig. 20 neutral lock ...............................

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    Safety information read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings 2-1 the owner’s manual and service guide has been designed to assist in main- taining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufac...

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    Safety information read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings 2-2 maintenance the following information is very important in the maintenance of the vehicle. The person performing maintenance procedures should read,...

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    Operation and service information 3-1 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings \ thank you for purchasing a light duty utility vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this owner...

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    Operation and service information 3-2 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings lated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour). To reduce the chance of battery explosion that could result in severe injury or death, n...

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    Operation and service information 3-3 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings modifications to vehicle changes to the weight distribution or the center of gravity may make it unstable or prone to roll over which...

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    Operation and service information 3-4 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings injury or death. Charging must take place in an area that is adequately ventilated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour). To reduce t...

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    Operation and service information 3-5 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings before moving the winch, unplug the winch connector from the wire harness. To move the winch from one end of the vehicle to the other...

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    Operation and service information 3-6 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings the object the winch is attached to could fall on the vehicle and it’s occupants. If attaching the winch to a dead tree, a section co...

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    Operation and service information 3-7 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings to prevent damage to the wire cable, never hook the cable to itself. Always use a nylon sling (ref fig. 6 on page 3-7) (ref fig. 7 on...

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    Operation and service information 3-8 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings all wheels. Never use the winch to lift people or other overhead loads. Do not use the winch to secure loads. Use a tie down designed...

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    Operation and service information 3-9 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings component damage, the vehicle must be completely stopped before moving the direction selector. Located on the console between the sea...

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    Operation and service information 3-10 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings if oil level is below add mark on dipstick, add oil to bring level to full mark (refer to page 3-29). Drive vehicle a short distance...

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    Operation and service information 3-11 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings differential lock may cause excessive wear to the rear tires. The vehicle must be completely s t o p p e d b e f o r e e n g a g i n...

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    Operation and service information 3-12 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings operating the vehicle improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance. R...

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    Operation and service information 3-13 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings is not designed to comply with any dot requirements. The vehicle should be operated by persons with a valid driver’s license. Childr...

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    Operation and service information 3-14 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings the oil should be changed in accordance with the periodic service schedule while the engine is warm. See service and mainte- nance f...

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    Operation and service information 3-15 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings above recommended speeds, limit speed with service brake. On steep hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast at greater than no...

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    Operation and service information 3-16 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings the vehicle uses a combination starter/generator to both start the engine and charge the battery. The engine will not idle; therefor...

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    Operation and service information 3-17 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings kg) and no more than 50 lbs (23 kg) tongue weight may be attached to the hitch. Remember that the overall capacity of the vehicle, o...

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    Operation and service information 3-18 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings vehicle care products to help maintain the vehicle there are several products available through local distributors, authorized branc...

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    Operation and service information 3-19 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings place the jack at the center of the front axle. Raise the vehicle and posi- tion jack stands under the frame crossmember as indicate...

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    Operation and service information 3-20 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings a tire explosion can cause severe injury or death. Never exceed infla- tion pressure rating on tire sidewall. To reduce the possibil...

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    Operation and service information 3-21 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings with the valve stem to the outside, mount the wheel onto the hub with lug nuts. Be sure to position the wheel on hub correctly with ...

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    Operation and service information 3-22 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings the vehicle is equipped with a starter/generator and does not idle. When starting the engine, the starter/generator functions as a s...

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    Operation and service information 3-23 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings never ride on vehicle being transported. Always remove windshield before transporting. Maximum speed with sun top installed is 50 mp...

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    Operation and service information 3-24 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to reduce the possibility of a dropped wrench ‘shorting out’ a battery, which could result in an explo...

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    Operation and service information 3-25 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings of 4% hydrogen gas or more is explosive. Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) is deadly. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless g...

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    Operation and service information 3-26 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings periodic service schedule ✓ check ♦ clean, adjust, etc. ▲ replace to perform service that is listed in this schedule but not describ...

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    Operation and service information 3-27 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings steering assembly ✓ check for abnormal play, tightness of all hardware tie rods/linkages ✓ check for excessive play, bent components...

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    Operation and service information 3-28 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings note 1 - change oil after first 8 hours, then after every 50 hours. Note 2 - change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy lo...

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    Operation and service information 3-29 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings replacing the fuel filter to prevent a possible explosion, do not smoke near the fuel tank or in an area where gasoline is being han...

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    Operation and service information 3-30 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings if oil is required, remove oil fill cap and add oil slowly to bring level to the full mark. Do not overfill. Replace dipstick fully ...

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    Operation and service information 3-31 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings the oil must be high quality detergent oil classified ‘for service sf, sg, sh, sj’ or higher. Do not use special additives and do no...

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    Operation and service information 3-32 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings changing the oil filter tool list qty. Required oil filter wrench, to fit 3" (76 mm) oil filter.............................. 1 oil ...

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    Operation and service information 3-33 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings air cleaner inspection and replacement the air cleaner is a dual filter cleaner, equipped with a foam pre-cleaner over a conventiona...

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    Operation and service information 3-34 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings unscrew the knob securing the cartridge to the air cleaner base and remove plate. Remove cartridge and inspect. Replace if too dirty...

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    Operation and service information 3-35 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings the starter/generator belt tension should be checked after the first 15- 20 hours of operation and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg)....

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    Operation and service information 3-36 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings battery cleaning to reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before rinsing battery. To reduce the poss...

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    Operation and service information 3-37 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings after every off road use, allow to cool and then check for a build up of dirt and debris in the air intake and cooling fins. Dirt an...

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    Operation and service information 3-38 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings after the vehicle has been put into service, it is recommended that the brakes be checked daily by performing the following test: de...

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    Operation and service information 3-39 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings generally, three grades of hardware are used in the vehicle. Grade 5 hardware can be identified by the three marks on the hexagonal ...

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    Operation and service information 3-40 read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notes, cautions and warnings capacities and replacement parts fig. 38 capacities and replacement parts fuel tank / fuel engine oil oil filter air cleaner filter ...

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    4-1 general specifications st 480 standard equipment: battery ........................................One 12 volt maintenance free (515 cca, 82 minute reserve) engine...........................................16 h.P. (11.9 kw) 29.2 ci (480 cc) twin cylinder, overhead valve pressurized lubrication wi...

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    4-2 general specifications fig. 1 vehicle dimensions 42.5 in (108 cm) 50 in (127 cc) 34 in (86 cm) 6 in (15 cm) ground clearance 110.5 in (281 cm) 15 in (38 cm) 49 in (125 cm) 77 in (196 cm) rear 38 in (96 cm) front 38.5 in (97 cm) 78 in (198 cm) or 75 in (191 cm) with brush guard cage 11.5 in (29 c...

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    4-3 general specifications fig. 2 vehicle incline specifications maximum recommended side tilt 25% or 14˚ max. Maximum recommended ramp grade 25% or 14˚ max..

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    4-4 general specifications fig. 3 vehicle turning clearance diameter turning clearance diameter approx. 23.5 ft (7.2 m).

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    5-1 limited warranty emission control system warranty statement (owner’s defect warranty rights and obligations) refer to the briggs & stratton ® operating & maintenance instructions, provided with vehicle, for emission control system warranty information. Engine owner warranty policy refer to the b...

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    5-2 limited warranty notes:.

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    6-1 declaration of conformity not available at time of publication.

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    6-2 declaration of conformity notes:.

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    Appendix a-1 labels and pictograms fig. 1 label locations 35962g01 ! ! R f p f ! 35962-g01 see following pages for explanation of these pictograms: (2,3,4,6,9,36,37, 38,39,40,29) see following pages for explanation of these pictograms: (19,43,44,45) 75808g01 off on 75808-g01 h o 2 1 2 3 p p p p p p ...

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    Appendix a-2 labels and pictograms fig. 2 label locations (continued) warning keep entire body inside car. 27653g01 see following pages for explanation of pictogram: (49) p p max 250 lbs. 114 kg max 4 in. 10 cm max 14 o / 25% ! 35980g01 35980g02 see following pages for explanation of these pictogram...

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    Appendix a-3 labels and pictograms fig. 3 pictogram definitions warning read manual ! Warning use caution in inclement weather warning do not operate if using alcohol or drugs max 14˚ / 25% maximum cross hill/ramp angle as specified ! Warning maximum cross hill/ramp angle as specified load with high...

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    Appendix a-4 labels and pictograms fig. 4 pictogram definitions (continued) ! Warning read manual for maximum load bed capacity. Maximum ramp/hill max xxx lbs . Xxx kg secure load as far forward as possible. Maximum load bed capacity do not ride in load bed p p danger of explosion do not fill gas ca...

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    Appendix a-5 labels and pictograms fig. 5 pictogram definitions (continued) 1 3 h o 2 p p clean up gasoline spills with water before starting engine p p unleaded gasoline 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 po...

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    Appendix a-6 labels and pictograms fig. 6 pictogram definitions (continued) do not dispose of batteries in landfill do not drive on highway windshields do not provide protection from flying objects batteries are heavy. Use care lifting use insulated tools wear eye protection no smoking hot surface 2...

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    Appendix a-7 labels and pictograms fig. 7 pictogram definitions (continued) keep arms and legs within vehicle f to operate vehicle in forward: ✱ turn key to on ✱ move direction selector to forward ✱ depress accelerator pedal and accelerate smoothly keep clear hand or fingers can be trapped 37. 38. 4...

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    Appendix a-8 labels and pictograms fig. 8 pictogram definitions (continued) on off on position off position headlights unlocked 43. 44. 45. 46. Locked differential locked 47. 48. 49. Warning keep entire body inside car.

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    Starting model year 2004 p.O. Box 388 augusta, georgia 30903-0388 usa inside usa phone: 1-800-241-5855, fax: 1-800-448-8124 outside usa phone: 010-1-706-798-4311, fax: 010-1-706-771-4609 copyrighted material this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of e-z-...