Ezgo ST SPORT 2+2 Service Manual - page 22
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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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
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Improper use of the vehicle or the lack
of proper maintenance 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 factors 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.
Stay in designated areas and avoid extremely
rough terrain.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use
service brake to control speed when traveling
down an incline. A sudden stop or change of
direction may result in loss of control.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns
should be made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline
that exceeds 14° (25% grade).
To reduce the possibility
of severe injury or death
resulting from improper
vehicle operation, the following warnings must be
observed:
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating
capacity.
Depressing accelerator pedal will release foot
operated park brake and may cause inadvertent
vehicle movement. Turn the key to the ‘OFF’ posi-
tion whenever the vehicle is parked.
To prevent inadvertent movement when the vehi-
cle is to be left unattended, engage the park
brake, move direction selector to neutral position
(electric powered vehicles), turn key to ‘OFF’
position and remove key.
Make sure that the direction selector is in correct
position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop
before shifting the direction selector.
Do not take vehicle out of ‘gear’ while in motion
(coast).
Check the area behind the vehicle before operat-
ing in reverse.
All occupants must be seated. Keep entire body
inside vehicle and hold on while vehicle is in
motion.
TERRAIN
The vehicle is designed for use on improved roads (but
not on public highways). The vehicle may also be used
on established trails or open terrain that is free from
stumps, large rocks or holes.
The vehicle should not be used to cross water.
MODIFICATIONS TO VEHICLE
Changes to the weight
distribution or the center
o f g r a v i t y m a y m a k e
vehicle unstable or prone to roll over which could
result in severe injury or death to the operator or pas-
sengers.
Do not modify the vehicle in any manner that will change
the weight distribution of the vehicle. Changes to the
weight distribution or the center of gravity may make it
unstable or prone to roll over which could result in severe
injury or death to the operator or passengers.
STARTING AND DRIVING
To reduce the possibility
of roll-back which could
result in severe injury or
vehicle damage, do not release service brake until
motor has started.
To operate vehicle:
•
Apply the service brake, place the key in the key
switch and turn it to the ‘ON’ position.
•
Move the direction selector to the direction
desired.
•
Release the park brake by depressing the service
brake pedal until the park brake releases.
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