E-Z-GO FREEDOM TXT 2+2 - Manual (Page 26)

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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BEFORE INITIAL USE
Read, understand and follow the safety label on the instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to safely operate
the vehicle and its equipment. Maintaining good performance depends to a large extent on the operator.
Improper use of this vehicle could result in severe injury or death. This series of vehicles are light
duty vehicles. They are NOT All Terrain Vehicles (ATV).
This vehicle is not a toy and using it while engaging in horseplay is dangerous.
Plan carefully before using the vehicle to go significant distances over questionable terrain.
Remember that a one hour drive may take many hours to walk out should you run out of battery
power or be stranded by becoming stuck on unsuitable terrain.
Hydrogen gas is generated as a natural part of the lead acid battery charging process. A 4%
concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive and could cause severe injury or death. Charging
must take place in an area that is adequately ventilated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour).
To reduce the chance of a battery explosion that could result in severe injury or death, never
smoke around or charge batteries in an area that has open flame or electrical equipment that
could cause an electrical arc.
Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle of batteries and is explosive in concentrations as low as 4%. Because
hydrogen gas is lighter than air, it will collect in the ceiling of buildings necessitating proper ventilation. Five air
exchanges per hour is considered the minimum requirement.
Never charge a vehicle in an area that is subject to flame or spark. Pay particular attention to natural gas or propane
gas water heaters and furnaces.
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown in the
INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be performed.
Check for leaks that could have developed in shipment from the factory.
INITIAL SERVICE CHART
Item Service Operation
Portable Charger Remove from vehicle and properly mount
Batteries Charge batteries
Seats Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes Check operation
Establish acceptable stopping distance for brake
performance test
Tires Check air pressure (see specifications)