Ezgo TXT FREEDOM Owner's Manual

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    Txt freedom 72v owner’s guide 658568 - issued sept 2016.

  • 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: Owner’S Guide

    Owner’s guide 72v electric vehicle txt freedom 72v starting model year 2016 never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability or increase the speed beyond the factory specifications. Such modifications can cause serious personal injury...

  • Page 4: Notes

    Notes read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. This vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the united states of america (usa). The standards and specifications listed in the following tex...

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    B table of contents i safety general ............................................................................................................................................ 1 notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers....................................................................... 1 genera...

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    B ii table of contents bag well................................................................................................................................. 11 glove box compartments and ball holders .......................................................................... 11 headlights / turn ...

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    B table of contents iii transporting vehicle............................................................................................................... 23 towing ................................................................................................................................... 23...

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    B iv table of contents.

  • Page 9: Safety

    1 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Safety general for any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read all labels l...

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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. 2 this manual has been designed to assist in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufacturer. Following these ...

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    3 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. General operation read the following before operating the vehicle. When the vehicle is left unattended, turn the key to the off position and rem...

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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. 4 always: • use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition. • read and observe all warnings and oper...

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    5 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Labels operating instructions label (608529) located on the steering wheel. Operation warning label (625240) located on the cup holder. Run/tow ...

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  • Page 15: Introduction

    7 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Introduction serial number location two serial number and manufacture date code plates are on the vehicle. • one (part c) is placed on the...

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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. 8 features and controls general information notice: some factory installed accessories remain operational with the key switch in the off pos...

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    9 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 7. State of charge meter the state of charge meter is located on the dash panel to the left of the key switch. It indicates the amount of ...

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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. 10 14. Fuse block the fuse block provides electrical pro- tection to some electrical components and vehicle accessories. The fuse block is l...

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    11 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 17. Seat the bench seat is designed for two occupants. 18. Hip restraints the hip restraints are designed to help keep the occupants prop...

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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. 12 sun top and windshield (if equipped) the sun top does not provide protection from roll-over or falling objects. The windshield does not p...

  • Page 21: Operating Procedures

    13 operating procedures read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Operating procedures before initial use read and comply with all information on the warning labels on the steering wheel and dash...

  • Page 22: 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. 14 use charger only on 72 volt battery systems. Other usage may cause personal injury and damage. Lead acid batteries may generate e...

  • Page 23: Operating Procedures

    15 operating procedures read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Operating the vehicle improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance...

  • Page 24: 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. 16 example: if all of the following events occur: • the vehicle is being driven down a slope • the vehicle attempts to exceed the sp...

  • Page 25: Operating Procedures

    17 operating procedures read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Example: if all of the following events occur: • the system senses that the accelerator pedal is pressed (power applied to motor)...

  • Page 26: 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. 18 coasting to reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above recommended speeds, control the vehicle speed...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    19 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Maintenance vehicle cleaning and care if using a pressure washer to clean your vehicle, comply with all instructions and safety informatio...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 20 lifting the vehicle some servicing operations may require the front wheels, the rear wheels, or the entire vehicle to be raised. Use extre...

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    21 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Wheels and tires a tire explosion can cause severe injury or death. Never exceed the inflation pressure rating on the tire sidewall. To re...

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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. 22 wheel installation to reduce the possibility of component damage, do not tighten lug nuts to more than 85 ft.Lbs. (115 nm) torque. Notice:...

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    23 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Fuse replacement 1. Raise the seat bottom. 2. Remove the old fuse. 3. Install a new fuse of the same type and size. Transporting vehicle t...

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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. 24 service and maintenance read all notices, cautions and warnings in this manual before you do any type of service operations. The drive whe...

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    25 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Tire inspection inspect the tire condition according to the periodic service schedule on page 39. Tire inflation pressures must be checked...

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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. 26 system test at monthly intervals, test the controller by allowing the vehicle to roll down an incline with the accelerator pedal released....

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    27 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Hardware normally, three classes of standard hardware and three classes of metric hardware are used in the vehicle. Grade 5 hardware is id...

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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. 28 battery charging and maintenance safety always observe the following warnings when working on or near batteries. To prevent the risk of ba...

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    29 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Battery maintenance tool list qty. Tool list qty. Insulated wrench, 9/16".............................................. 1 battery carrier....

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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. 30 over the life of the battery, a large amount of water is used. The water used must be clean and without contamination. Water that is not c...

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    31 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Battery cleaning to prevent battery damage, make sure you correctly install all battery caps. To decrease the risk of damage to vehicle or...

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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. 32 make sure you reconnect the battery wires as shown. Tighten the battery post hardware to 90 - 100 in. Lbs. (6 -8 nm) torque . Do not over-...

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    33 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Battery charging the battery charger is designed to fully charge the battery set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled, some auto- ma...

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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. 34 to prevent battery explosion, never insert a metal thermometer into a battery. Use a hydrometer with a built in thermometer that is design...

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    35 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Using a hydrometer 1. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to permit the thermometer to adjust to the electrolyte temperatur...

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  • Page 45: General Specifications

    37 read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. General specifications specifications chart item specification vehicle load capacity 800 lbs. (360 kg) seating capacity 2 person dry weight (without b...

  • Page 46: 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. 38.

  • Page 47: Periodic Service Schedule

    39 periodic service schedule read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Periodic service schedule periodic service schedule * - check c&a - check & adjust cl - clean r - replace remarks be for e e...

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