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

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Read and understand the following warnings
before attempting to operate the vehicle:

To prevent personal injury
o r d e a t h , o b s e r v e t h e
following:

When vehicle is to be left unattended, engage parking
brake, move direction selector to ‘F’ (forward) position,
turn key to ‘OFF’ position and remove key.
D r i v e v e h i c l e on l y a s f a s t a s t e rr a i n a n d s a f e t y
considerations allow. Consider the terrain and traffic
conditions. Consider environmental factors which effect
the terrain and the ability to control the vehicle.
Avoid driving fast down hill. Sudden stops or change of
direction may result in a loss of control. Use service brake
to control speed when traveling down an incline.
Use extra care and reduced speed when driving on poor
surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass, gravel, etc.
All travel should be directly up or down hills.
Use extra care when driving the vehicle across an incline.
Stay in designated areas and avoid steep slopes. Use the
parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked.
Keep feet, legs, hands and arms inside vehicle at all times.
Avoid extremely rough terrain.
Check area behind the vehicle before operating in reverse.
Make sure the direction selector is in correct position
before attempting to start the vehicle.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be
executed at reduced speed.
Always bring vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the
direction selector.
See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle load and
seating capacity.

Read and understand the following text and
warnings before attempting to service vehicle:

In any product, components will eventually fail to perform
properly as the result of normal use, age, wear or abuse.

It is virtually impossible to anticipate all possible component
failures or the manner in which each component may fail.

Be aware that a vehicle requiring repair indicates that the
vehicle is no longer functioning as designed and therefore
should be considered potentially hazardous. Use extreme
care when working on any vehicle. When diagnosing,
removing or replacing any components that are not
operating correctly, take time to consider the safety of
yourself and others around you should the component move
unexpectedly.

Some components are heavy, spring loaded, highly
corrosive, explosive or may produce high amperage or
reach high temperatures. Gasoline, carbon monoxide,
battery acid and hydrogen gas could result in serious bodily
injury to the technician/mechanic and bystanders if not
treated with the utmost caution. Be careful not to place
hands, face, feet or body in a location that could expose
them to injury should an unforeseen situation occur.

Always use the appropriate tools listed in the tool list and
wear approved safety equipment.

B e f o re w or k i n g on th e
vehicle, remove all jewelry
(rings, watches, necklaces,
etc.)

Be sure that no loose clothing or hair can contact moving
parts.
Use care not to touch hot objects.
Raise rear of vehicle and support on jack stands before
attempting to run or adjust powertrain.
Wear eye protection when working on or around vehicle. In
particular, use care when working around batteries, using
solvents or compressed air.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging batteries. Do not
charge batteries without adequate ventilation.
Do not permit open flame or anyone to smoke in an area
that is being used for charging batteries. A concentration
of 4% hydrogen gas or more is explosive.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) is deadly. Carbon
monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is formed as a
natural part of incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon
fuels. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can cause
unconsciousness and is potentially lethal.
The following are symptoms of carbon monoxide
inhalation:

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Dizziness

•

Vomiting

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Intense headache

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Muscular twitching

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Weakness and sleepiness

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Throbbing in temples

If any of these symptoms are experienced, get fresh air
immediately. Never work around or operate a vehicle in an
environment that does not ventilate exhaust gases from
the area.