Ezgo FLEET RXV ELITE Owner'S Manual Download

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AINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

NOTICE: Do not use more than three (3) pumps of

grease in any grease fitting at any one
time. Excess grease may cause grease
seals to fail or grease migration into
areas that could damage components.

Putting more than three pumps of grease in a grease

fitting could damage grease seals and cause prema-

ture bearing failure.

BRAKES

To reduce the possibility of

severe injury or death, always evaluate pedal travel before operating a vehicle to verify

some braking function is present.

All driving brake tests must be done in a safe location with regard for the safety of all

personnel.

NOTICE: Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; therefore, it is important to establish the

standard with a new vehicle.

The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regularly as an evaluation of braking system performance.

It is useful as a method of identifying subtle loss of performance over time.

Periodic Brake Test

The purpose of this test is to compare the braking

performance of the vehicle to the braking perfor-

mance of new or ‘known to be good’ vehicles or to

an established acceptable stopping distance.

Actual stopping distances will be influenced by

weather conditions, terrain, road surface condi-

tion, actual vehicle weight (accessories installed)

and vehicle speed. No specific braking distance

can be reliably specified. The test is conducted by

latching the park brake to eliminate different pedal

pressures and to include the affects of linkage

mis-adjustment.
Establish the acceptable stopping distance by

testing a new or ‘known to be good’ vehicle and

recording the stopping location or stopping dis-

tance. For fleet vehicles, several vehicles should

be tested when new and the range of stopping

locations or distances recorded.
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry,

clean, paved surface. Quickly press the brake

pedal to latch the parking brake at the line or

marker in the test area and remove foot from

pedal. The vehicle should stop aggressively. The

wheel brakes may or may not lock. Observe the

vehicle stopping location or measure the vehicle

stopping distance from the point at which the

brakes were latched. The vehicle should stop

within the ‘normal’ range of stopping distances. If

the vehicle stops more than 4 ft. (1.2 m) beyond

the acceptable stopping distance or pulls to one

side, the vehicle has failed the test and should be

tested again.
If the vehicle fails the second test, it should

immediately

be removed from service. The vehicle

must

be inspected by

a qualified mechanic who should refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section in the Repair Manual.

Lubrication Points

View from Underside of Vehicle

Rack Ball Joint

Latch
Parking Brake
and Take Foot
Off Pedal

Line or Marker

Acceptable
Stopping
Distance

Normal Range of
Stopping Distance

Any vehicles that stop
more than 4 ft. (1.2 m)
beyond the Acceptable
Stopping Distance or
pulls to one side should
be removed from service
and inspected by a
qualified mechanic

Accelerate To
Maximum Speed

4 ft. (1.2 m)

Line or Marker

Dry, Level, Clean, Paved Surface