E-Z-GO RXV Fleet Freedom Shuttle 2+2 Owner'S Manual Download

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION

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Owner’s Guide

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.

DO NOT exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing
multiple vehicles.

Place key switch in ’N’ and the Run/Tow switch in the
‘TOW’ or (on CE vehicles) position prior to towing
the vehicle to prevent damage to the electric motor and
controller.

Do not tow a single vehicle at speeds in excess of 12
mph (19 kph). Do not tow more than three vehicles at a
time. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing multi-
ple vehicles. Towing the vehicle above the recom-
mended speed may result in severe injury and/or
damage to the vehicle and other property.

Tow bars are not intended for road use.

If a vehicle is towed in excess of 15 mph the motor brake will
engage and slow the vehicle down.

This vehicle is equipped with a ‘Run/Tow’ switch located
underneath the seat on the passenger side. The ‘TOW’
or (on CE vehicles) position, with the key switch in
the ’N’ position, allows the vehicle to roll freely without
activating the warning beeper and eliminating potential
damage to controller or motor. Check to see that vehi-
cles to be towed are switched to the ‘TOW’ or (on
CE vehicles) position and the key is turned to the neu-
tral (’N’) position.

Never use ropes or chains to tow vehicle(s). Tow bars
are available from the E-Z-GO Service Parts Depart-
ment.

Tow bars are not intended for highway use. Before tow-
ing, place the direction selector in neutral (N) and make
sure that the ’Run/Tow’ switch in ’TOW’ or (on CE
vehicles). Do not ride on a vehicle being towed. Tow
bars are designed to tow only one vehicle at a maximum
speed of 12 mph (19 kph) and up to three vehicles at a
maximum speed of 5 mph (8 kph).

In the event that there is no power through the controller
to release the parking brake with the vehicle in the
’TOW’ or (on CE vehicles) mode, the vehicle can
still be moved by using the Manual Brake Release Le-
ver. The lever is located under the rear body on the driv-
er’s side of the vehicle. To access the lever, raise the
seat, the lever is located on the end of the motor brake.
Push the lever in a counter clockwise direction and hold
it down as the vehicle is moved. As soon as the lever is
released the vehicle will stop.

HAULING

To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death while transporting the vehicle:

Secure the vehicle and contents.

Never ride on the vehicle being transport-
ed.

Always remove the windshield before trans-
porting.

Maximum speed with sun top installed is 50
mph (80 kph).

If the vehicle is to be transported at highway speeds,
the sun top must be removed and the seat bottom
secured. When transporting vehicle below highway
speeds, check for tightness of hardware and cracks in
sun top at mounting points. Always remove windshield
when transporting. Always check that the vehicle and
contents are adequately secured before transporting.
The rated capacity of the trailer or truck must exceed
the weight of the vehicle (see GENERAL SPECIFICA-
TIONS for vehicle weight) and load plus 1000 lbs. (454
kg). Secure the vehicle using ratchet tie downs.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death from improper servicing techniques:

DO NOT attempt any type of servicing
operations before reading and understand-
ing all notes, cautions and warnings in this
manual.

Any servicing requiring adjustments to be
made to the powertrain while the motor is
running must be made with both drive
wheels raised and vehicle properly support-
ed on jack stands.

To reduce the possibility of motor damage,
never operate vehicle at full throttle for
more than 4 - 5 seconds while vehicle is in
a ‘no load’ condition.