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E-Z-GO Terrain 250 - Gas Owner's Manual

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Summary of Terrain 250 - Gas

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    622012 owner’s guide issued july 2011 revised august 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 gasoline powered vehicle terrain 250 starting model year 2012 never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weigh...

  • 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) as a ‘world vehicle’. The standards and specificat...

  • 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..........................................................................................................

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    Page iv 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. Notes:.

  • 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........................................................................................................................

  • Page 8: Safety

    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.

  • Page 9: Safety

    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...

  • Page 10: 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 - 4 1 engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive ha...

  • 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 general all vehicles can be used for a variety of tasks beyond the original intended use of the vehicle; therefore, it is impossible to an...

  • 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 • apply service brake to control speed on steep grades • maintain adequate distance between vehicles • maintain adequate distance between ...

  • 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 labels and pictograms 35962g01 35964g01 ! ! R f p f ! 35962-g01 74443g01 ! 1. To prevent roll-back on a hill from a stopped position 3. Fu...

  • Page 14: 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 - 8 1 warning read manual ! Warning use caution in inclement weather warning do not operate if using alcohol or drugs max 14° / 25% maximum cros...

  • Page 15: Safety

    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 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 ...

  • Page 16: 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 - 10 1 p f operate from drivers side only keep arms and legs within vehicle f to operate vehicle in forward: ✱ turn key to on ✱ move direction s...

  • Page 17: Notes:

    1 - 11 notes: read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Safety 1.

  • Page 18: Safety

    1 - 12 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 19: 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. Vehicle specifications .......................................................................................

  • Page 20: General Specifications

    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 21: 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: terrain 250 type: gasoline powered truck model year: 2012 part no:. 618855 dimensions overall length 103.0 in (260....

  • Page 22: General Specifications

    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 49.0 in (124.0 cm) (rear) 38.0 in (97.0 cm) (front) 37.0 in (94.0 cm) terrain 250 9.5 in (24.0 cm) 44.5 in (113.0 cm) 30.5...

  • Page 23: 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 turning clearance dia. Approx. 24.0 ft (7.3 m) recommended max ramp grade 25% or 14 o max recommended max side tilt 25% or...

  • Page 24: General Specifications

    2 - 6 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 25: 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................................................................................................................

  • Page 26: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 27: Introduction

    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 28: 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 1. Key switch / headlight switch located on the dash panel, this switch enables the basic electrical system of the vehicle to be tur...

  • Page 29: 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 7. Horn the horn is operated by pushing the horn button located on the floor to the left of the brake pedal. Rear view mirror the re...

  • Page 30: 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 - 6 3 15. Manual lift bed operation exercise caution while operating the manual lift bed to ensure the bed is not released during lift- in...

  • Page 31: Notes:

    3 - 7 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.

  • Page 32: Introduction

    3 - 8 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 33: 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 4 4 4 title page no. Serial number location ...................................................................................

  • Page 34: Operating Procedures

    4 - 2 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 4 4 4.

  • Page 35: 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 4 4 4 serial number location two serial number and manufacture date code plates are on the vehicle. One is placed on the bod...

  • Page 36: 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 4 4 4 before initial use read and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to operate the...

  • Page 37: 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 4 4 4 down an incline. A sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of control. Slow down before and during turns...

  • Page 38: 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 4 4 4 do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smoking or allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure. The oil dipstic...

  • Page 39: 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 4 4 4 • when the accelerator pedal is released, the ignition circuit is de-energized and the engine stops. To stop the vehic...

  • Page 40: 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 4 4 4 the fuel tank is located under the seat on the passenger side of the vehicle. Fill the tank with fresh, clean, automo-...

  • Page 41: Operating Procedures

    4 - 9 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 4 the windshield does not provide protection from tree limbs or flying objects. To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not...

  • Page 42: 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 4 4 4.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Maintenance

    5 - 2 maintenance 5 lubrication....................................................................................................................................................................... 5-20 spark plugs........................................................................................

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    5 - 3 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.

  • Page 46: 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 vehicle cleaning and care vehicle cleaning to reduce the possibility of severe injury or vehicle damage, read and understand all inst...

  • Page 47: 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...

  • Page 48: 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 - 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 49: 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 tire plug tools and plugs are available at most automotive parts outlets and have the advantage of not requiring the tire be removed ...

  • Page 50: 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 - 8 5 light bulb replacement to reduce the possibility of premature bulb failure, do not touch new bulbs with bare fingers. Use clean, dry ...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    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 transporting vehicle towing this vehicle is not designed to be towed it is recommended that the vehicle be moved by placing the entir...

  • Page 52: 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 - 10 5 secured before transporting. The rated capacity of the trailer or truck must exceed the weight of the vehicle (see general specifica...

  • Page 53: 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 routine maintenance to prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe d...

  • Page 54: 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 - 12 5 remove the dipstick and wipe off the entire area with a lint free cloth. Insert the dipstick fully into the dipstick hole and remove...

  • Page 55: 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 if vehicle is to be stored over winter months, it can be stored with old oil left in engine. The oil should be changed as part of sp...

  • 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 - 14 5 inspect the filter. Make sure the ‘o’ ring is not left on the engine surface. Be careful of hot oil when drained. It may be hot enou...

  • Page 57: 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 as a final check, check the oil level again with the vehicle on level ground. Like all liquids, oil increases in volume when warm. T...

  • Page 58: 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 - 16 5 adjusting the belt loosen the starter/generator pivot bolt. While holding the lower adjusting nut with a wrench, loosen the upper ja...

  • Page 59: 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 brakes to reduce the possibility of severe injury or death, always evaluate pedal travel before operating a vehicle to verify some b...

  • Page 60: 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 distance from the point at which the brakes were latched. The vehicle should stop within the ‘normal’ range of stop- ping distances....

  • Page 61: 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 air cleaner inspection and replacement the air cleaner unit on the vehicle is a dry unit. Do not use oil on the filter element or an...

  • Page 62: 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 - 20 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...

  • Page 63: 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 prolonged storage to reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from a possible explosion: do not handle fuel in an ...

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    5 - 22 read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Maintenance 5 periodic service schedule check clean, adjust, etc. Replace to perform service that is listed in this schedule but not described in ...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    5 - 23 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 fuel system check for leaks at tank, cap, system lines, filters, pump, carburetor check system lines for cracks/deterioration thrott...

  • 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 - 24 5 capacities and replacement parts hardware periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose fasteners. Fasteners should be tig...

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    5 - 25 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.

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    5 - 26 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.

  • Page 69: Appendix A

    A - 1 appendix a read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Table of contents for appendix a title page no. Declaration of conformity .................................................................

  • Page 70: Appendix A

    A - 2 appendix a read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes:.

  • Page 71: Appendix A

    A - 3 appendix a read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Declaration of conformity.

  • Page 72: Appendix A

    Appendix a read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. A - 4 declaration of conformity (continued).

  • Page 73: Notes:

    A - 5 notes: read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Appendix a.

  • Page 74: Appendix A

    A - 6 appendix a read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes:.

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    Copyrighted material this manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of e-z-go division of textron inc. Technical communications department e-z-go division of textron inc., 1451 marvin griffin road, augusta, georgia 30906 - 3852 usa service parts manuals, as well...