E-Z-GO ST 480 2007 Owner'S Manual And Service Manual Download

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION

Page 16

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

Some items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used
under severe driving conditions

POWERTRAIN MAINTENANCE

Access powertrain by raising or removing the seats and/
or dump bed.

To prevent severe personal injury or death,

observe the following:

Always install a positive stop to prevent

dump bed from unexpectedly falling.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent

the possibility of a dropped wrench ‘shorting

out’ a battery, which could result in an

explosion.
Prevent accidental starting by removing and

grounding spark plug wires and disconnect-

ing battery at negative terminal before ser-

vicing.

Some service procedures may require the vehicle be
lifted. Refer to “Lifting the Vehicle” for proper lifting proce-
dure and safety information.

Removing Debris

To prevent possible burns, engine parts should

be kept clean to reduce risk of overheating and

ignition of accumulated debris.

After every off road use, allow to cool and then check for
a build up of dirt and debris in the air intake and cooling
fins. Dirt and debris may clog the engine’s air cooling
system. Clean areas shown to prevent engine damage
(Ref Fig. 22 on page 16). Keep linkages, springs and
controls clean. Keep area around muffler free of any
combustible material.

Fig. 22 Cleaning Cooling Fins and Air Intake

Replacing the Fuel Filter

To prevent a possible explosion, do not smoke

near the fuel tank or in an area where gasoline

is being handled. Do not perform procedures

involving fuel system near open fire or electrical

items which could produce a spark.
Do not handle gasoline in an area that is not

adequately ventilated.
Always wear safety glasses to prevent possible

eye injury from gasoline or gasoline vapor.

To replace fuel filter, use a pair of pliers to move clamps
off ends of filter and pull filter up higher than the fuel
pump to reduce the amount of gas that will spill (Ref Fig.
24 on page 17). Remove hose coming from fuel tank first
and plug. Remove filter from hose going to fuel pump
and discard.

Orient direction of new fuel filter according to the FLOW arrow
on the side of filter.

Install new fuel filter and reposition the clamps over the
inlet and outlet.

Oil Capacity

Engine oil capacity is approximately 1 1/2 quarts (1.4
liters) when changing oil and filter.

Oil Recommendations

The oil must be high quality detergent oil classified ‘For
Service SF, SG, SH, SJ’ or higher. Do not use special
additives and do not mix oil with gasoline. The selection
of oil viscosity is dependent upon the climate in which the
vehicle will be used. Most vehicles require SAE 30 oil;
however, vehicles used in cold climates will require a
multi-viscosity oil (Ref Fig. 23 on page 17).

Air

Intake

Cooling

Fins

Ref Cai 2