E-Z-GO FREEDOM TXT 2+2 - Manual (Page 38)

MAINTENANCE
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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Tire Repair
Tool List Qty. Tool List Qty.
Lug Wrench, 3/4” .........................................................1 Impact Socket, 3/4”......................................................1
Impact Wrench.............................................................1 Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
Use caution when inflating tires. Due to the low volume of the small tires, overinflation can occur in seconds. Overinfla-
tion could cause the tire to separate from the wheel or cause the tire to explode.
Tire inflation should be determined by the condition of the terrain. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section for recom-
mended tire inflation pressure. For outdoor applications with major use on grassy areas, the following should be consid-
ered. On hard turf, it is desirable to have a slightly higher inflation pressure. On very soft turf, a lower pressure reduces
the possibility of tires cutting into the turf. For vehicles being used on paved or hard surfaces, tire inflation pressure
should be in the higher allowable range, but under no condition should inflation pressure be higher than recommended
on tire sidewall. All four tires should have the same pressure for optimum handling characteristics. Be sure to install
the valve stem dust cap after checking or inflating.
The vehicle is fitted with low pressure tubeless tires mounted on one piece rims; therefore, the most cost effective way
to repair a puncture in the tread is to use a commercial tire plug.
Tire plug tools and plugs are available at most automotive parts outlets and have the advantage of not requiring the
tire be removed from the wheel.
If the tire is flat, remove the wheel and inflate the tire to the maximum recommended pressure for the tire. Immerse the
tire in water to locate the leak and mark with chalk. Insert tire plug in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury, be sure the mounting/demounting machine is anchored
to floor. Wear OSHA approved safety equipment when mounting/demounting tires.
If the tire is to be removed or mounted, the tire changing machine manufacturer’s recommendations must be followed
in order to reduce possibility of severe injury.
Wheel Installation
To reduce the possibility of component damage, do not tighten lug nuts to more than 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm)
torque.
It is important to follow the ‘cross sequence’ pattern when installing lug nuts. This will assure even seating of the
wheel against the hub.
With the valve stem to the outside, mount the wheel onto the
hub with lug nuts. Finger tighten the lug nuts (1) in a ‘cross
sequence’ pattern. Tighten the lug nuts to 50 to 85 ft. lbs. (68
to 115 Nm) torque in 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm) increments following
the ‘cross sequence’ pattern.
NOTICE
NOTICE
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3
4
'Cross Sequence'