E-Z-GO FREEDOM Owner'S And Service Manual Download

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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

cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.

Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref. Fig. 17 on page 12).

When cleaning the outside of the battery and terminals, first
spray with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
and water to neutralize any acid deposits before rinsing with
clear water.

Use of a water hose without first neutralizing any acid, will
move acid from the top of the battery to another area of the
vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the metal
structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. Additionally, a
residue will be left on the battery which is conductive and
will contribute to the discharge of the battery.

To reduce the possibility of
b a t t e ry e x p l o s i o n t h a t
c o u l d r e s u l t i n s e v e r e
injury or death, do not use

metallic spray wand to clean battery and keep all smoking
materials, open flame or sparks away from the battery.

The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and sides
of the battery with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) and water. This solution is best applied with a garden
type sprayer equipped with a non metallic spray wand or
a plastic spray bottle. The solution should consist of the
amounts of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and clear
water shown below (Ref. Fig. 29 on page 17). In addition to
the battery, special attention should be paid to metal
components adjacent to the battery which should also be
sprayed with the sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) solution.

Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes; use a soft
bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the battery to
remove any residue that could contribute to the self
discharge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low
pressure clear water. Do not use a pressure washer.

BRAKES

To reduce the possibility of
se vere injury or death,
a l w a y s e v a l u a t e p e d a l
travel before operating a

vehicle to verify some braking function is present.
All driving brake tests must be done in a safe location with
regard for the safety of all personnel.

Over time, a subtle loss of performance may
take place; therefore, it is important to establish

the standard with a new vehicle.

The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed
regularly (Ref. Fig. 17 on page 12) as an evaluation of
braking system performance, It is useful as a method of
identifying subtle loss of performance over time.

Periodic Brake Test for Mechanical Brakes

The purpose of this test is to compare the braking
performance of the vehicle to the braking performance of
new or ‘known to be good’ vehicles or to an established
acceptable stopping distance. Actual stopping distances will
be influenced by weather conditions, terrain, road surface
condition, actual vehicle weight (accessories installed) and
vehicle speed. No specific braking distance can be reliably
specified. The test is conducted by latching the parking
brake to eliminate different pedal pressures and to include
the affects of linkage mis-adjustment.

Fig. 28 Adjusting Belt Tension

Jam Nut

Adjusting Nut

Ref Abt 1

Fig. 29 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution

1 1/2 gallons

(6 liters)

Clear Water

1/4 Cup (60 ml)

Sodium Bicarbonate

(Baking Soda)

2 Gallon