Ezgo ST 400 48V Owner's Manual & Service Manual

Manual is about: ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLE

Summary of ST 400 48V

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    Owner's manual & service guide electric powered vehicle 612307 issued may 2009 400 48v.

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    (notes, cautions and warnings continued on inside of back cover) safety for any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read and understand all labels located on the vehicle. Always replace any damaged or missing labels. On steep hills ...

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    Page i owner’s manual and service guide owner’s manual and service guide electric powered utility vehicles st 400 e starting model year 2009 the e-z-go division of textron inc. Reserves the right to incorporate engineering and design changes to products in this manual, without obligation to include ...

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    Page ii owner’s manual and service guide general information this vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the united states of america (usa) as a ‘world vehicle’. The standards and specifications listed in the following text originate in the usa unless otherwise indicated. The use of non origi...

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    Page iii table of contents owner’s manual and service guide safety ................................................................................................................ Inside covers general information .........................................................................................

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    Page iv owner’s manual and service guide table of contents hauling .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 service and maintenance ......................................................

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    Owner’s manual and service guide page v safety information this manual has been designed to assist in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufacturer. Adherence to these procedures and troubleshooting tips will ensure the best possible service from the product. To...

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    Page vi safety information these vehicles are designed and manufactured for off-road use. They do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards of the united states of america (usa) and are not equipped for operation on public streets. Some commu- nities may permit these vehicles to be opera...

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    Page vii safety information • insulate any tools used within the battery area in order to prevent sparks or battery explosion caused by shorting the battery terminals or associated wiring. Remove the battery or cover exposed terminals with an insulating material. • check the polarity of each battery...

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    Owner’s manual and service guide page ix safety information general the following text is provided as recommended by part ii of ansi/itsdf b56.8 - 2006. The manufacturer strongly endorses the contents of this specification. 6 general safety practices 6.1 introduction 6.1.1 like other machines, carri...

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    Page x safety information (1) arrange for the modification or alteration to be designed, tested, and implemented by an engineer(s) expert in carrier(s) and their safety; (2) maintain a permanent record of the design, test(s), and implementation of the modification or alteration; (3) make appropriate...

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    Page xi safety information 6.7 lighting for operating area the user, in accordance with his responsibility to survey the environment and operating conditions, shall determine if the carrier requires lights and, if so, shall equip the carrier with appropriate lights. 6.8 control of noxious gases and ...

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    Page xii safety information 7.3.1.1 read and follow operators’ manual 7.3.1.2 do not operate carrier under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 7.3.1.3 safeguard the pedestrians at all times. Do not drive carrier in a manner that would endanger other persons. 7.3.1.4 riding on the carrier by persons ...

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    Page xiii safety information 7.3.3.2 handle only stable and safely arranged loads. When handling off-center loads, which cannot be centered, operate with extra caution. 7.3.3.3 handle only loads within the capacity of each cargo area of the carrier as specified by the manufacturer. 7.3.3.4 avoid mat...

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    Page xiv safety information k) brakes, steering mechanisms, speed and directional control mechanisms, warning devices, lights, governors, guards, and safety devices shall be inspected regularly and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s rec- ommendations. L) special carriers or devices designe...

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    Operation and service information page 1 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 thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time ...

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    Operation and service information page 2 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 fig. 2 proper charger installation portable chargers are shipped with the vehicle. Prior to vehic...

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    Operation and service information page 3 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 fig. 4 key/light switch & state of charge meter if the vehicle is equipped with lights, the key s...

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    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 depressing the accelerator pedal will release the park brake if it is engaged. This is a feature ...

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    Operation and service information page 5 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 operating, check to ensure no one is behind the vehicle. A loadbed warning label is affixe...

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    Operation and service information page 6 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 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...

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    Operation and service information page 7 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 walk-away feature walk-away limits vehicle movement without driver input, slowing the vehicle to ...

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    Operation and service information page 8 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 starting vehicle on a hill to reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe in...

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    Operation and service information page 9 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 vehicle cleaning and care vehicle cleaning to reduce the possibility of severe injury or vehicle ...

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    Operation and service information page 10 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 . Fig. 9 lifting the vehicle wheels and tires tire repair tool list qty. Required lug wrench, 3/...

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    Operation and service information page 11 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 anchored to floor. Wear osha approved safety equipment when mounting/demounting tires. If the ti...

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    Operation and service information page 12 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 are available from a local distributor, an authorized branch or the service parts department. Tr...

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    Operation and service information page 13 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 applied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee for keeping the vehicle both dependable ...

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    Operation and service information page 14 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 periodic service schedule 3 check clean, adjust, etc. S replace to perform service that is liste...

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    Operation and service information page 15 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 tire inspection tire condition should be inspected per the periodic ser- vice schedule (ref. Fig...

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    Operation and service information page 16 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 fig. 15 typical brake performance test over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; t...

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    Operation and service information page 17 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 fig. 16 add, check and drain axle lubricant putting more than three pumps of grease in a grease ...

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    Operation and service information page 18 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 fig. 19 torque specifications and bolt grades batteries are heavy. Use p r o p e r l i f t in g ...

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    Operation and service information page 19 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 a battery does not store electricity, but is able to produce electricity as the result of a chem...

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    Operation and service information page 20 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 meet the requirements of the water purity table (ref fig. 21 on page 20). Fig. 21 water purity t...

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    Operation and service information page 21 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 battery replacement before any electrical service is performed on pds model vehicles, the run-to...

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    Operation and service information page 22 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 a discharged state, sulfating takes place on and within the plates. This condition is not revers...

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    Operation and service information page 23 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 in some portable chargers, there will be a rattle present in the body of the charger dc plug. Th...

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    Operation and service information page 24 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 fig. 26 hydrometer using a hydrometer 1. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to p...

  • Page 40: General Specifications

    Page 27 general specifications owner’s manual and service guide general specifications.

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    Page 28 owner’s manual and service guide general specifications model: st 40048v type: electric powered truck model year: 2009 part no:. 612134 solid state continuously variable seperately excited speed controller full torque, reduced speed reverse dash mounted direction selector switch (forward-neu...

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    Page 29 general specifications owner’s manual and service guide fig. 28 vehicle dimensions st 400 48v 111.5 in (283 cm) 65.5 in (166 cm) rear 38 in (96.5 cm) front 38.5 in (97.8 cm) 7.5 in (19 cm) 30.5 in (77 cm) 44.5 in (113 cm) 49.5 in (126 cm) 73 in (185 cm).

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    Page 30 owner’s manual and service guide general specifications fig. 29 vehicle dimensions, incline specifications and turning clearance diameter recommended max ramp grade 25% or 14o max recommended max side tilt 25% or 14o max turning clearance diameter st 400 48v 22 ft (6.7 m).

  • Page 44: Limited Warranties

    Page 31 owner’s manual and service guide warranty limited warranties.

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    Page 32 owner’s manual and service guide warranty domestic warranty (u.S. And canada) 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 manufacturer date code..

  • Page 46: Labels and Pictograms

    Appendix a - 1 owner’s manual and service guide labels and pictograms labels and pictograms.

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    Appendix a - 2 owner’s manual and service guide labels and pictograms 35962g01 35964g01 ! ! R f p f ! 35962-g01 74443g01 see following pages for explanation of these pictograms: (1,2) ! 1. T o prevent roll-back on a hill from a stopped position 3. F ully release park brake 2. A pply service brake wi...

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    Appendix a - 3 owner’s manual and service guide labels and pictograms warning read manual ! Warning use caution in inclement weather warning do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Max 14 o /25 % maximum cross hill/ramp angle as specified ! % warning maximum cross hill/ramp angle as ...

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    Appendix a - 4 owner’s manual and service guide labels and pictograms 1 3 h o 2 pp clean up gasoline spills with water before starting engine pp unleaded gasoline pp ground fuel pump pp do not spill fuel on a hot engine no tampering. Keep hands out negative ground battery do not connect positive bat...

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    Appendix a - 5 owner’s manual and service guide labels and pictograms 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 selector to forward depress accelerator pedal and accelerate smoothly r to operate vehicle in reve...

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    Appendix a - 6 owner’s manual and service guide labels and pictograms maximum tailgate load 51. Ref pic 1-4 note: all pictograms may not apply to your product..

  • Page 52: Declaration of Conformity

    Appendix b - 1 owner’s manual and service guide declaration of conformity declaration of conformity (europe only).

  • Page 53: Time of Publication

    Appendix b - 2 owner’s manual and service guide declaration of conformity declaration of conformity not available at time of publication.

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    Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to operate the vehicle: to prevent personal injury or death, observe the following: when vehicle is to be left unattended, engage parking (park) brake, move direction selector to neutral, turn key to ‘off’ position and remove key. Drive ve...

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    E-z-go division of textron, inc., 1451 marvin griffin road, augusta, georgia usa 30906-3852 to contact us north america: technical assistance & warranty phone: 1-800-774-3946, fax: 1-800-448-8124 service parts phone: 1-888-get-ezgo (1-888-438-3946), fax: 1-800-752-6175 international: phone: 001-706-...