EZ-GO ST 4X4 Technician'S Repair And Service Manual Download

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

To prevent personal
injury or death, observe
the following:

When vehicle is to be left unattended, engage
parking brake, move direction selector to ‘F’ (for-
ward) position, turn key to ‘OFF’ position and
remove key.

Drive vehicle only as fast as terrain and safety
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 posi-
tion 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 compo-
nent 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 there-
fore should be considered potentially hazardous. Use
extreme care when working on any vehicle. When diag-
nosing, 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 cor-
rosive, explosive or may produce high amperage or
reach high temperatures. 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.

To prevent personal
injury or death, observe
the following:

Before working on the 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 ventila-
tion.

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 monox-
ide is a dangerous gas that can cause uncon-
sciousness and is potentially lethal.

The following are symptoms of carbon monoxide
inhalation:

Dizziness

Vomiting

Intense Headache

Muscular Twitching

Weakness and Sleepiness

Throbbing in Temples

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