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

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Owner’s Guide

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

Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle seating capacity.

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 specification. Such modifications can cause serious personal injury
or death.

Modifications that increase the speed and/or weight of the vehicle will extend the stopping distance and may

reduce the stability of the vehicle. Do not make any such modifications or changes. The manufacturer prohibits and
disclaims responsibility for any such modifications or any other alteration which would adversely affect the safety of the
vehicle.

Vehicles that are capable of higher speeds must limit their speed to no more than the speed of other vehicles when
used in a golf course environment. Additionally, speed should be further moderated by the environmental conditions,
terrain and common sense.

GENERAL OPERATION

Always use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition.

Always read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the vehicle.

Always follow all safety rules established in the area where the vehicle is being operated.

Always reduce speed to compensate for poor terrain or conditions.

Always apply service brake to control speed on steep grades.

Always maintain adequate distance between vehicles.

Always reduce speed in wet areas.

Always use extreme caution when approaching sharp or blind turns.

Always use extreme caution when driving over loose terrain.

Always use extreme caution in areas where pedestrians are present.

MAINTENANCE

Always maintain the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s periodic service schedule.

Always ensure that repairs are performed by those that are trained and qualified to do so.

Always follow the manufacturer’s maintenance procedures for the vehicle. Be sure to disable the vehicle before per-
forming any maintenance. Disabling includes removing the key from the key switch and removal of a battery wire.

Always insulate any tools used within the battery area in order to prevent sparks or battery explosion caused by short-
ing the battery terminals or associated wiring. Remove the batteries or cover exposed terminals with an insulating
material.

Always check the polarity of each battery terminal and be sure to rewire the batteries correctly.

Always use specified replacement parts. Never use replacement parts of lesser quality.

Always use recommended tools.

Always determine that tools and procedures not specifically recommended by the manufacturer will not compromise
the safety of personnel nor jeopardize the safe operation of the vehicle.

Always support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands. Never get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
Lift the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Always maintain the vehicle in an area away from exposed flame or persons who are smoking.

Always be aware that a vehicle that is not performing as designed is a potential hazard and must not be operated.

Always test drive the vehicle after any repairs or maintenance. All tests must be conducted in a safe area that is free of
both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Always replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels.

Always keep complete records of the maintenance history of the vehicle.