Cold Starting; Starting And Driving - Textron E-Z-GO FREEDOM 2002 Manuel D'exploitation Et D'entretien

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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consumption should gradually decrease until the rate of
consumption stabilizes.
Check the oil level per the Periodic Service Schedule (Ref.
Fig. 17 on page 12). Add oil if the level on the dipstick
indicates that oil is in the add oil range (Ref. Fig. 7 on page
4).
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may
cause smoking or allow oil to enter the air
filter enclosure.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in
place before operating the engine. Failure to
install the dipstick and fill cap will result in oil becoming
contaminated and/or being discharged into the engine
compartment.
The oil should be changed in accordance with the Periodic
Service Schedule while the engine is warm. See SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE for checking oil level and changing oil
procedures.
Add Safe
oil operating range
Ref Dsk 1
Fig. 7 Check Oil Level on Dipstick

COLD STARTING

Starting a cold engine may require use of the choke.
Depress the accelerator approximately 1" (2.5 cm) or until
the starter just begins to operate. Pull the choke out if
required. Accelerate slowly and push the choke in
completely when the engine runs smoothly.
Do not allow the starter to operate
continuously for more than 10 seconds.
Allow 30 seconds between starting
attempts. If the vehicle does not start on the third attempt, turn the
key switch off, set the park brake and determine the cause of the
problem.
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not
start within 10 seconds, use the choke.

STARTING AND DRIVING

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release service brake until engine has started.
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Maximum oil level
DO NOT OVERFILL
Full
To reduce the possibility of
r o l l - b a c k w h i c h c o u l d
result in severe injury or
vehicle damage, do not
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
To operate vehicle:
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Apply the service brake, place the key in the key
switch and turn it to the 'ON' position.
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Move the direction selector to the direction desired.
•
Release the park brake by depressing the service
brake pedal until the park brake releases.
•
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the
engine. Release service brake when engine starts.
•
When the accelerator pedal is released, the ignition
circuit is de-energized and the engine stops. To stop
the vehicle more quickly, depress the service brake
pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse
position, a warning signal will sound to indicate
that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.
STARTING THE VEHICLE ON A HILL
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release service brake until engine has started.
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using
accelerator and engine. This will cause
premature and excessive wear to drive
train components.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the drive
system, it is important to prevent excessive roll-back when
starting the vehicle on a hill.
Place left foot on service brake and release the park brake.
Depress accelerator with right foot and release the service
brake by lifting left foot.
COASTING
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speed with service brake.
On steep hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast at
greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface.
To reduce the possible loss of vehicle control and severe
drivetrain damage, speeds should be limited to no more
than the maximum governed speed on level ground (see
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS). Limit speed by applying
service brake.
FUEL
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To reduce the possibility of
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r o l l - b a c k w h i c h c o u l d
result in severe injury or
vehicle damage, do not
To reduce the possibility of
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severe injury or death from
c o a s t i n g a t a b o v e
recommended speeds, limit
To reduce the possibility of
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severe injury or death from
improper fuel handling: