Electri Golf & Per, RXV Fleet, Freedom, Shuttle 2+2,2008,605975

RXV ELECTRIC SERVICE & REPAIR
ISSUED JANUARY 2008 REVISED APRIL 2009

605975
(NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTINUED ON INSIDE OF BACK COVER)
For any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification.
Read and understand all labels located on the vehicle. Always replace any damaged or missing labels.
On steep hills it is possible for vehicles to coast at greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface. To pre-
vent loss of vehicle control and possible serious injury, speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum speed
on level ground. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. Limit speed by applying the service brake.
Catastrophic damage to the drivetrain components due to excessive speed may result from driving the vehicle above
specified speed. Damage caused by excessive speed may cause a loss of vehicle control, is costly, is considered
abuse and will not be covered under warranty.
Use extra caution when towing the vehicle(s). Do not tow a single vehicle at speeds in excess of 12 mph (19 kph). Do
not tow more than three vehicles at a time. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing multiple vehicles. Towing the
vehicle at above the recommended speed may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle and other prop-
erty. Vehicles equipped with the AC Drive motor must be towed with the Run-Tow switch, located under the passenger
seat, in the Tow position.
If the vehicle is to be used in a commercial environment, signs similar to the ones illustrated should be used to warn of
situations that could result in an unsafe condition
Be sure that this manual remains as part of the permanent service record should the vehicle be resold.
NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING!
Battery posts,
terminals and related
accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
BATTERY WARNING
WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING!
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
BATTERIES
CONTAIN LEAD
AND RELATED PARTS
!
< 14 25%
DO NOT
DRIVE ACROSS
SLOPES IN
EXCESS OF 14
Throughout this guide NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING
will be used.
A NOTE indicates a condition that should be observed.
A CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in
damage to the vehicle.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous condi-
tion that could result in severe injury or
death.
Please observe these NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARN-
INGS; be aware that servicing a vehicle requires
mechanical skill and a regard for conditions that could be
hazardous. Improper service or repair may damage the
vehicle or render it unsafe.
Battery posts, termi nal s and rel ated
accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
SAFETY
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SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL
ELECTRIC POWERED
GOLF CARS & PERSONAL VEHICLES
RXV FLEET GOLF CAR
RXV FREEDOM GOLF CAR
RXV SHUTTLE 2+2
STARTING MODEL YEAR 2008
E-Z-GO Division of TEXTRON, Inc. reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold and the infor-
mation contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
E-Z-GO Division of TEXTRON, Inc. is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result from the use of the material in this
manual.
TO CONTACT US
NORTH AMERICA:
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & WARRANTY PHONE: 1-800-774-3946, FAX: 1-800-448-8124
SERVICE PARTS PHONE: 1-888-GET-EZGO (1-888-438-3946), FAX: 1-800-752-6175
INTERNATIONAL:
SALES PHONE: 001-706-798-4311, FAX: 001-706-771-4609
E-Z-GO DIVISION OF TEXTRON, INC., 1451 MARVIN GRIFFIN ROAD, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA USA 30906-3852
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This vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the United States of America (USA) as
a World Vehicle. The Standards and Specifications listed in the following text originate in
the USA unless otherwise indicated.
The use of non Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approved parts may void the
warranty.
Overfilling batteries may void the warranty.
BATTERY PROLONGED STORAGE
All batteries will self discharge over time. The rate of self discharge varies depending on the
ambient temperature and the age and condition of the batteries.
A fully charged battery will not freeze in winter temperatures unless the temperature falls
below -75 F (-60 C).
For winter storage, the batteries must be clean, fully charged and disconnected from any
source of electrical drain. The battery charger and the controller are both sources of
electrical drain. Unplug the battery charger DC plug from the vehicle receptacle.
On PDS vehicles, disconnect the controller from the battery set by selecting the TOW/
MAINTENANCE position on the RUN-TOW/MAINTENANCE SWITCH located under the
passenger seat.
As with all electric vehicles, the batteries must be checked and recharged as required or at a
minimum of 30 day intervals.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... Inside Covers
MODELS........................................................................................................................................... i
GENERAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................................ii
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. v
TITLE SECTION
GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .............................................................. A
SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... B
BODY...............................................................................................................................................C
WHEELS AND TIRES......................................................................................................................D
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL (AC MOTOR)............................................................................ E
FRONT SUSPENSION .................................................................................................................... F
MOTOR & MOTOR BRAKE............................................................................................................ G
BATTERIES & CHARGING..............................................................................................................H
BATTERY CHARGER....................................................................................................................... I
BRAKES........................................................................................................................................... J
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & WIRING....................................................................................... K
REAR SUSPENSION....................................................................................................................... L
REAR AXLE.................................................................................................................................... M
WEATHER PROTECTION...............................................................................................................N
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................... O
LIGHTNING PROTECTION & GROUNDING .................................................................................. P
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... Q
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
This manual has been designed to assist the owner-operator in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with proce-
dures developed by the manufacturer. Adherence to these procedures and troubleshooting tips will ensure the best
possible service from the product. To reduce the chance of personal injury and/or property damage, the following
instructions must be carefully observed:
GENERAL
Many vehicles are used for a variety of tasks beyond the original intended use of the vehicle; therefore it is impossible
to anticipate and warn against every possible combination of circumstances that may occur. No warnings can take
the place of good common sense and prudent driving practices.
Good common sense and prudent driving practices do more to prevent accidents and injury than all of the warnings
and instructions combined. The manufacturer strongly suggests that the owner-operator read this entire manual pay-
ing particular attention to the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS contained therein. It is further recommended that employ-
ees and other operators be encouraged to do the same.
If you have any questions, contact your closest representative or write to the address on the back cover of this publi-
cation, Attention: Custome Care Department.
E-Z-GO Division of Textron reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on
units previously sold and the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
E-Z-GO Division of Textron is not liable for errors in this manual or for incidental or consequential damages that result
from the use of the material in this manual.
This vehicle conforms to the current applicable standard for safety and performance requirements.
These vehicles are designed and manufactured for off-road use. They do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards and are not equipped for operation on public streets. Some communities may permit these vehicles
to be operated on their streets on a limited basis and in accordance with local ordinances.
With electric powered vehicles, be sure that all electrical accessories are grounded directly to the battery (-) post.
Never use the chassis or body as a ground connection.
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle seating capacity.
Never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability
or increase the speed beyond the factory specification. Such modifications can cause serious personal
injury or death. Modifications that increase the speed and/or weight of the vehicle will extend the stopping distance
and may reduce the stability of the vehicle. Do not make any such modifications or changes. The manufacturer pro-
hibits and disclaims responsibility for any such modifications or any other alteration which would adversely affect the
safety of the vehicle.
Vehicles that are capable of higher speeds must limit their speed to no more than the speed of other vehicles when
used in a golf course environment. Additionally, speed should be further moderated by the environmental conditions,
terrain and common sense.
GENERAL OPERATION
Always use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition.
Always read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the vehicle.
Always follow all safety rules established in the area where the vehicle is being operated.
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Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
Always reduce speed to compensate for poor terrain or conditions.
Always apply service brake to control speed on steep grades.
Always maintain adequate distance between vehicles.
Always reduce speed in wet areas.
Always use extreme caution when approaching sharp or blind turns.
Always use extreme caution when driving over loose terrain.
Always use extreme caution in areas where pedestrians are present.
MAINTENANCE
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the manufacturers periodic service schedule.
Always ensure that mechanics performing repairs are trained and qualified to do so.
Always follow the manufacturers directions if you do any maintenance on your vehicle. Be sure to disable the vehicle
before performing any maintenance. Disabling includes removing the key from the key switch and removal of a battery
wire.
Always insulate any tools used within the battery area in order to prevent sparks or battery explosion caused by short-
ing the battery terminals or associated wiring. Remove the batteries or cover exposed terminals with an insulating
material.
Always check the polarity of each battery terminal and be sure to rewire the batteries correctly.
Always use specified replacement parts. Never use replacement parts of lesser quality.
Always use recommended tools.
Always determine that tools and procedures not specifically recommended by the manufacturer will not compromise
the safety of personnel nor jeopardize the safe operation of the vehicle.
Always support the vehicle using wheel chocks and safety stands. Never get under a vehicle that is supported by a
jack. Lift the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Never attempt to maintain a vehicle in an area where exposed flame is present or persons are smoking.
Always be aware that a vehicle that is not performing as designed is a potential hazard and must not be operated.
The manufacturer cannot anticipate all situations, therefore people attempting to maintain or repair the vehicle must
have the skill and experience to recognize and protect themselves from potential situations that could result in severe
personal injury or death and damage to the vehicle. Use extreme caution and, if unsure as to the potential for injury,
refer the repair or maintenance to a qualified mechanic.
Always test drive the vehicle after any repairs or maintenance. All tests must be conducted in a safe area that is free of
both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Always replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels.
Always keep complete records of the maintenance history of the vehicle.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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B
VENTILATION
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.
Always use a dedicated circuit for each battery charger. Do not permit other appliances to be plugged into the recepta-
cle when the charger is in operation.
Chargers must be installed and operated in accordance with charger manufacturers recommendations or applicable
electrical code (whichever is more restrictive).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION A
SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.
GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION.................................................................................. A - 1
TOWING ................................................................................................................... A - 2
SERVICING VEHICLE .............................................................................................. A - 2
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... A - 3
REAR AXLE .............................................................................................................. A - 3
TIRES........................................................................................................................ A - 3
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE............................................................................. A - 3
SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD................................................................................... A - 3
HAULING .................................................................................................................. A - 3
HARDWARE ............................................................................................................. A - 4
CAPACITIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................ A - 4
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................................ A - 5
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Serial Number Location on Steering Column ............................................... A - 1
Fig. 2 Serial Number on Front Frame .................................................................... A - 1
Fig. 3 Serial Number on Rear Frame ..................................................................... A - 1
Fig. 4 Initial Service Chart ..................................................................................... A - 1
Fig. 5 Capacities ................................................................................................... A - 4
Fig. 6 Replacement Parts ...................................................................................... A - 4
Fig. 7 Torque Specifications and Bolt Grades........................................................ A - 4
Fig. 8 Periodic Service Schedule........................................................................... A - 5
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B
B
Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. This repair manu-
al contains information that will assist you in repairing
and maintaining this vehicle. Some illustrations may
show items that are optional for your vehicle. This guide
covers the operation of several vehicles, therefore,
some illustrations may not represent your vehicle. Phys-
ical differences in controls will be illustrated.
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a
World Vehicle. Some countries have individual require-
ments to comply with their specifications; therefore,
some sections may not apply in your country.
Most of the service procedures in this guide can be ac-
complished using common automotive hand tools. Con-
tact your service representative on servicing the vehicle
in accordance with the Periodic Service Schedule.
Service Parts Manuals as well as Repair and Service
Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an autho-
rized Branch or the Service Parts Department. When
ordering parts or requesting information for your vehicle,
provide the vehicle model, serial number and manufac-
ture date code.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Three serial number and manufacture date code labels
are on the vehicle. One is placed on the steering column
(Ref. Fig. 1), the second is located on the frame mem-
ber under the front splash shield on the driver side (Ref.
Fig. 2) and the third is located on the passenger side
frame rail at the rear of the vehicle (Ref. Fig. 3).
In order to obtain correct components for the vehicle,
the manufacture date code, serial number and vehicle
model must be provided when ordering service parts.
Fig. 1 Serial Number Location on Steering Column
Fig. 2 Serial Number on Front Frame
Fig. 3 Serial Number on Rear Frame
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items
shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be per-
formed (Ref. Fig. 4).
.
Fig. 4 Initial Service Chart
The vehicle batteries must be fully charged before initial
use.
Serial Number
Serial Number
Serial Number
ITEM SERVICE OPERATION
Batteries Charge batteries
Seats Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes Check operation
Establish acceptable stopping distance
Tires Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Portable Remove from vehicle and properly mount
Charger
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TOWING
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death:
Use extra caution when towing a vehicle.
DO NOT ride on the vehicle being towed.
DO NOT attempt to tow the vehicle with
ropes, chains or any device other than a
factory approved tow bar.
DO NOT tow the vehicle on highways.
DO NOT tow a single vehicle at speeds in
excess of 12 mph (19 kph).
DO NOT tow more than three vehicles at a
time.
DO NOT exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing
multiple vehicles.
Place key switch in N and the Run/Tow switch in the
TOW position prior to towing the vehicle to prevent
damage to the electric motor and controller.
Do not tow a single vehicle at speeds in excess of 12
mph (19 kph). Do not tow more than three vehicles at a
time. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 kph) while towing multi-
ple vehicles. Towing the vehicle above the recom-
mended speed may result in severe injury and/or
damage to the vehicle and other property.
Tow bars are not intended for road use.
If a vehicle is towed in excess of 15 mph the motor brake will
engage and slow the vehicle down.
This vehicle is equipped with a Run/Tow switch located
underneath the seat on the passenger side. The TOW
position, with the key switch in the N position, allows
the vehicle to roll freely without activating the warning
beeper and eliminating potential damage to controller or
motor. Check to see that vehicles to be towed are
switched to the TOW position and the key is turned to
the neutral (N) position.
Never use ropes or chains to tow vehicle(s). Tow bars
are available from the E-Z-GO Service Parts Depart-
ment.
Tow bars are not intended for highway use. Before tow-
ing, place the direction selector in neutral (N) and make
sure that the Run/Tow switch in TOW. Do not ride on a
vehicle being towed. Tow bars are designed to tow only
one vehicle at a maximum speed of 12 mph (19 kph)
and up to three vehicles at a maximum speed of 5 mph
(8 kph).
In the event that there is no power through the controller
to release the parking brake with the vehicle in the
TOW mode, the vehicle can still be moved by using the
Manual Brake Release Lever. The lever is located under
the rear body on the drivers side of the vehicle. To ac-
cess the lever, raise the seat, the lever is located on the
end of the motor brake. Push the lever in a counter
clockwise direction and hold it down as the vehicle is
moved. As soon as the lever is released the vehicle will
stop.
SERVICING THE VEHICLE
To prevent severe injury or death resulting
from improper servicing techniques, observe
the following WARNINGS:
DO NOT attempt any type of servicing
operations before reading and understand-
ing all notes, cautions and warnings in this
manual.
ANY servicing requiring adjustments to the
powertrain while the motor is running must
be made with both rear wheels raised.
Wear eye protection
when working on the
vehicle. Use extra care
when working around
batteries, or using sol-
vents or compressed air.
To reduce the possibility of causing an
electrical arc, which could result in a battery
explosion, turn off all electrical loads from
the battery before removing battery wires.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl
tape to reduce the possibil-
ity of a dropped wrench
shorting out a battery,
which could result in an
explosion.
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B
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service pro-
viding it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Pe-
riodic Service Schedule for service intervals.
REAR AXLE
The only maintenance required for the first five years or
1000 hours of operation is to check the Torque to Rotate
(TTR) and the periodic inspection of the lubricant level.
Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be
replaced after five years.
TIRES
The condition of the tires should be inspected daily, in-
flation pressures should be checked at least once a
week when the tires are cool. All dust caps for the
valves need to be reinstalled after checking the tire
pressure. For additional information, refer to the section
on TIRES AND WHEELS.
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE
vehicle damage, read and understand all
instructions supplied by the manufacturer of
the pressure washer.
When pressure washing the exterior of the vehicle, do
not use pressure in excess of 700 psi. To reduce the
possibility of cosmetic damage, do not use any abra-
sive or reactive solvents to clean plastic parts.
It is important that proper techniques and cleaning ma-
terials be used. Using excessive water pressure may
cause severe injury to the operator or bystander, dam-
age to the seals, plastics, seat material, body finish or
electrical system. Do not use pressure in excess of 700
psi to wash the exterior of the vehicle.
Clean the windshield with lots of water, a mild soap and
a clean cloth.
Normal cleaning of vinyl seats and plastic or rubber trim
requires the use of a mild soap solution applied with a
sponge or soft brush and wiped with a damp cloth.
Removal of oil, tar, asphalt, shoe polish, etc., requires
the use of a commercially available vinyl/rubber cleaner.
The painted surfaces of the vehicle provide attractive
appearance and durable protection. Frequent washing
with lukewarm or cold water and mild detergent is re-
quired to preserve the painted surfaces.
Occasional cleaning and waxing with non-abrasive
products designed for clear coat automotive finishes
will enhance the appearance and durability of the paint-
ed surfaces.
Corrosive materials used as fertilizers or for dust control
can collect on the underbody of the vehicle. These
materials will cause corrosion of underbody parts unless
flushed occasionally with plain water. Thoroughly clean
any areas where mud or other debris can collect. Sedi-
ment packed in closed areas should be loosened to
ease its removal, taking care not to chip or otherwise
damage paint.
SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD
The sun top does not provide protection from
roll-over or falling objects.
The windshield does not provide protection
from tree limbs or flying objects.
The sun top and windshield provide some protection
from the elements; however, they will not keep the oper-
ator and passenger dry in a downpour. This vehicle is
not equipped with seat belts and the sun top has not
been designed to provide roll-over protection. In addi-
tion, the sun top does not protect against falling objects
nor does the windshield protect against flying objects
and tree limbs. Keep arms and legs inside of the vehicle
while it is moving.
HAULING
death while transporting the vehicle:
Secure the vehicle and contents.
Never ride on the vehicle being transport-
ed.
Always remove the windshield before trans-
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porting.
Maximum speed with sun top installed is 50
mph (80 kph).
If the vehicle is to be transported at highway speeds, the
sun top must be removed and the seat bottom secured.
When transporting vehicle below highway speeds,
check for tightness of hardware and cracks in sun top at
mounting points. Always remove windshield when trans-
porting. Always check that the vehicle and contents are
adequately secured before transporting. The rated
capacity of the trailer or truck must exceed the weight of
the vehicle (see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehi-
cle weight) and load plus 1000 lbs. (454 kg). Secure the
vehicle using ratchet tie downs.
T
HARDWARE
Periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose
fasteners. Fasteners should be tightened in accordance
with the Torque Specifications table (Ref. Fig. 7).
Use care when tightening fasteners and refer to the
Technicians Repair and Service Manual for specific
torque values.
Generally, three classes of standard hardware and two
classes of metric hardware are used in the vehicle.
Grade 5 hardware can be identified by the three marks
on the hexagonal head and grade 8 hardware is identi-
fied by 6 marks on the head. Metric hardware is marked
on the head with 8.8 or 10.9. Unmarked hardware is
Grade 2.
CAPACITIES AND REPLACE-
MENT PARTS
Fig. 7 Torque Specifications and Bolt Grades
FLUID QUANTITY
Rear Axle Lubricant Mobile 424 25 oz. (739 ml)
Fig. 5 Capacities
ITEM PART NUMBER
Fuse ATC 10A (E-Z-GO P/N 35212G07)
Headlight Bulb 894 (E-Z-GO P/N 74004G01)
Turn Signal Bulb 912-NA (E-Z-GO P/N 74005G01)
Tail Light Bulb 2057 (E-Z-GO P/N 604311)
Fig. 6 Replacement Part
ALL TORQUE FIGURES ARE IN FT. LBS. (Nm)
BOLT SIZE
Grade 2
1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1"
Unless otherwise noted in text, tighten all hardware in accordance with this chart.
This chart specifies 'lubricated' torque figures. Fasteners that are plated or lubricated when
installed are considered 'wet' and require approximately 80% of the torque required for 'dry' fasteners.
4
(5)
8
(11)
15
(20)
24
(33)
35
(47)
55
(75)
75
(102)
130
(176)
125
(169)
190
(258)
Grade 5
Grade 8
6
(8)
13
(18)
23
(31)
35
(47)
55
(75)
80
(108)
110
(149)
200
(271)
320
(434)
480
(651)
6
(8)
18
(24)
35
(47)
55
(75)
80
(108)
110
(149)
170
(230)
280
(380)
460
(624)
680
(922)
BOLT SIZE
Class 5.8
(Grade 2)
M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14
1
(2)
2
(3)
4
(6)
10
(14)
20
(27)
35
(47)
55
(76.4)
Class 8.8
(Grade 5)
2
(3)
4
(6)
7
(10)
18
(24)
35
(47)
61
(83)
97
(131)
Class 10.9
(Grade 8)
3
(4)
6
(8)
10
(14)
25
(34)
49
(66)
86
(117)
136
(184)
5.8
8.8
10.9
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PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE
- CHECK C&A - CHECK & ADJUST CL - CLEAN R - REPLACE
*Use only distilled or purified water that is free of contaminants to fill batteries.
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Tires - pressure, condition of tires & rims 9
Hardware - loose or missing
Reverse Warning Indicator
Overall Vehicle Condition
Batteries - state of charge, condition, loose terminals, corro-
sion, hold down & hardware
CL CL CL CL 17
Batteries* - check electrolyte level, fill if required C&A C&A C&A C&A 18
Brakes - smooth operation of pedal, stopping distance
Brakes - aggressive stop test, does brake hold on a hill
Accelerator - smooth operation
Wiring - loose connections, broken or missing insulation
Charger Receptacle - clean connections CL CL CL CL
Steering Assembly - excessive play, loose or missing hard-
ware

Tie Rods - excessive play, bent rods, loose or missing hard-
ware

Rear Axle - oil leakage, noise, loose or missing hardware 14
Rear Axle - drain & replace fluid R 14
Front Suspension - strut oil leakage, excessive play in hubs
or kingpins, worn bushings, loose or missing hardware

Front Wheel Alignment - unusual tire wear C&A C&A C&A
Rear Suspension - shock oil leakage, worn bushings, loose
or missing hardware

Fig. 8 Periodic Service Schedule
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NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS..................................................................... B - 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING ............................................................................ B - 1
MODIFICATIONS TO VEHICLE................................................................................ B - 1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... B - 1
BEFORE SERVICING THE VEHICLE....................................................................... B - 1
Additional Warnings ......................................................................................... B - 2
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION............................................................. B - 3
LIFTING THE VEHICLE ............................................................................................ B - 5
Fig. 1 Attach Accessory Wires to Battery Pack ...................................................... B - 2
Fig. 2 Batteries, Charger Receptacle & Controller ................................................. B - 3
Fig. 3 Battery Removal .......................................................................................... B - 4
Fig. 4 Battery Placement & Orientation.................................................................. B - 4
Fig. 5 Battery Hold Down....................................................................................... B - 5
Fig. 6 Battery Connections .................................................................................... B - 5
Fig. 7 Lifting Points................................................................................................ B - 6
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NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Throughout this manual, the following NOTES, CAU-
TIONS AND WARNINGS are used. For the protection of
all personnel and the vehicle, be aware of and observe
the following:
A NOTE indicates a condition that should be observed.
A CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in
damage to the vehicle or surrounding facilities.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous condition
which could result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
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
therefore should be considered potentially hazardous.
Use extreme care when working on any vehicle. When
diagnosing, removing or replacing any components that
are not operating correctly, take the time to consider the
safety ramifications if the component should move unex-
pectedly.
Some components are heavy, spring loaded, highly cor-
rosive, explosive or may produce high amperage or
reach high temperatures. Gasoline, carbon monoxide,
battery acid and hydrogen gas could result in serious
bodily injury to the technician/mechanic and bystanders
if not treated with 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.
MODIFICATIONS TO VEHICLE
Do not modify the vehicle in any manner that will change
the weight distribution of the vehicle.
Changes to the weight distribution or the cen-
ter of gravity may make the vehicle unstable or
prone to roll over which could result in injury or
death to the operator or passenger(s).
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
When any maintenance procedure or inspection is per-
formed, it is important that care be exercised to insure
the safety of the technician/mechanic or bystanders and
to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Always read and understand the entire relevant manual
section (chapter) before attempting any inspection or
service.
BEFORE SERVICING THE VEHICLE
Before attempting to inspect or service a vehicle, be sure
to read and understand the following warnings:
To prevent personal injury or death, observe
the following:
Before working on the vehicle, remove all
jewelry (rings, watch, necklaces, etc.).
Be sure that no loose clothing or hair can
become caught in the moving parts of the
powertrain.
Use care not to contact hot objects.
Before attempting to operate or adjust the
powertrain, the rear of the vehicle must be
raised and supported on jack stands.
Wear OSHA approved clothing and eye
protection when working on anything that
could expose the body or eyes to potential
injury. In particular, use care when working
with or around batteries, compressed air or
solvents.
Always turn the key switch to OFF and
remove the key before disconnecting a live
circuit.
When connecting battery cables, pay par-
ticular attention to the polarity of the battery
terminals. Never confuse the positive and
negative cables.
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If repairs are to be made that will require
welding or cutting, the batteries must be
removed.
Additional Warnings
Before working on the electrical system, be sure to read
and understand the following warnings that pertain to
the electrical system repair or maintenance.
To prevent explosion that could result in
severe personal injury or death, keep all smok-
ing materials, open flame or sparks away from
gasoline and batteries.
Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging
cycle of batteries and is explosive in con-
centrations as low as 4%. Because hydro-
gen 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.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all
electrical accessories are turned off before
starting work on vehicle.
The batteries should always be removed
before any servicing or repairs that will gen-
erate sparks.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at a
battery terminal.
Batteries are heavy. Use
proper lifting techniques
when moving them. Always
lift the battery with a com-
mercially available battery
lifting device. Use care not
to tip batteries excessively when removing
or installing them; spilled electrolyte can
cause burns and damage.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an
acid solution which can cause severe burns
to the skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte
spills to the body and eyes with extended
flushing with clear water. Contact a physi-
cian immediately.
Always wear a safety
shield or approved safety
goggles when adding water
or charging batteries.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized
with a solution of 1/4 cup (60 ml) sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 1/
2 gallons (6 liters) of water and flushed with
water.
Overfilling batteries may result in electrolyte
being expelled from the battery during the
charge cycle. Expelled electrolyte may
cause damage to the vehicle and storage
facility.
tape to prevent the possi-
bility of a dropped wrench
shorting out a battery,
which could result in an
explosion and severe personal injury or
death.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal pro-
tectant must be used with extreme care.
Insulate metal container to prevent can
from contacting battery terminals which
could result in an explosion.
ALL accessories that do NOT use the accessory wiring
harness MUST be connected to draw from the entire 48
Volt battery pack. The Operational Performance Guaran-
tee of 2 rounds per day shall be void in non-factory acces-
sories that use more than 1 Amp/Hour of energy per
round are installed on the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Attach Accessory Wires to Battery Pack
ATTACH NEGATIVE WIRE
FROM ACCESSORY TO
(-) BATTERY TERMINAL
ATTACH POWER WIRE
FROM ACCESSORY TO
(+) BATTERY TERMINAL
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Accessories connected to this vehicle that do not use
the accessory harness must be connected across the
entire 48 volt battery pack. This can be done by con-
necting to the two battery terminals shown in Figure 1.
This can be done by connecting to the two battery termi-
nals shown in the illustration.(Ref. Fig. 10) If the acces-
sory requires voltage other than 48 volts a DC to DC
converter must be used to change the voltage to the
amount required by the accessory. A DC to DC convert-
er is available through E-Z-GO Service Parts.
The Operational Performance Guarantee of 2 rounds
per day shall be void if non-factory accessories that use
more than 1 Amp/Hour of energy per round are installed
on the vehicle.
Fig. 2 Batteries, Charger Receptacle & Controller
BATTERY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Tool List Qty.
Insulated Wrench, 9/16" .............................................. 1
Socket, 1/2" Deep-well ................................................ 1
Socket, 9/16" ............................................................... 1
Torx Bit, 50 IP.............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Battery Carrier Strap ................................................... 2
Torque Wrench, in. lbs................................................. 1
Portable Lifting Device ................................................ 1
When lifting a battery always use all 4 lifting
lugs provided. Do not attempt to lift a battery
with only one strap, this may break lifting lugs
and result in personal injury or damage to the
battery.
CHARGER RECEPTACLE
CONTROLLER
RESISTOR
BATTERY HOLD DOWN
BATTERY STRAP
BATTERY TRAY
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The following text, there are references to removing/installing
bolts, etc. Additional hardware (nuts, washers, etc.) that is
removed must always be installed in its original position unless
otherwise specified. Non-specified torques are as shown in the
table contained in Section A.
1. Turn vehicle key to the off position and remove the
key.
2. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the main nega-
tive (-) battery cable, BL-.
3. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the main posi-
tive (+) battery cable, BL+.
4. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect and remove all
other wires connected to the batteries.
5. Remove the two pan head Torx screws, (one on each
side) from the battery strap.
6. Remove the battery hold down and the battery strap
by loosening all three hex nuts until they are at the
end of the J-bolt and unhooking the J-bolts from the
battery tray. When removing the J-bolts from between
the batteries it may help to tilt the battery to the out-
side of the car to release the pressure on the J-bolt.
7. Remove the batteries using commercially available
battery carrier straps (2 per battery) and a portable lift-
ing device. Remove the three front batteries (1, 2, & 3)
one at a time; then using the carrier straps tilt the last
battery (4) to the front of the vehicle just enough to
clear the rear body and lift up and out of the vehicle.

Fig. 3 Battery Removal
8. Check the area surrounding the battery tray for corro-
sion. If any corrosion is found, it should be immedi-
ately removed with a putty knife and a wire brush (for
metal surfaces) or a plastic bristle brush (for plastic
surfaces). The area should be washed with a solution
of baking soda and water and dried thoroughly. All
metal surfaces that have been cleaned must be
primed and painted with a corrosion resistant paint.
9. Replace the batteries, starting with the battery located
at the back of the battery tray (4), making sure that it is
positioned as shown
.
Fig. 4 Battery Placement & Orientation
10. With the J-bolts in the battery hold down and held in
place by the hex nuts on the end of the threaded por-
tion; carefully position the battery hold down and bat-
tery strap, guiding the J-bolts between the batteries (it
may be necessary to tip the batteries slightly) and into
the slots in the battery tray. Tighten the hex nuts on
the J-bolts making sure that the J-bolts are securely
hooked in the battery tray. Tighten the J-bolt hex nuts
to 62 - 80 in. lbs. (7 - 9 Nm) torque.
11. Install the two pan head Torx screws through the ends
of the battery strap into the holes on the vehicle frame
and tighten them to 80 - 97 in. lbs. (9 - 11 Nm) torque.
12. Inspect all wires and terminals and clean any corro-
sion from the battery terminals or wire terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water, use a wire brush to
completely remove corrosion if required.
13. Carefully replace the wires on the battery terminals as
shown. Make sure to reconnect the main negative (-)
battery cable, BL-, from the controller last.
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Fig. 5 Battery Hold Down
Fig. 6 Battery Connections
14. Tighten all battery terminal hardware to 95 - 105 in.
lbs. (11 - 12 Nm) torque.
15. Protect the battery terminals and battery cable ends
with a commercially available protective coating.
LIFTING THE VEHICLE
Tool List Qty.
Floor Jack ....................................................................1
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Some servicing operations may require the front, rear or
the entire vehicle to be raised.
To prevent possible injury or death resulting
from a vehicle falling from a jack, be sure the
vehicle is on a firm and level surface. Never
get under a vehicle while it is supported by a
jack. Use jack stands and test the stability of
the vehicle on the stands. Always place wheel
chocks in front and behind the wheels not
being raised. Use extreme care since the vehi-
cle is extremely unstable during the lifting pro-
cess.
When lifting the vehicle, position jack stands only in the
areas indicated.
To raise the entire vehicle,
install the wheel chocks in
front and behind each front
wheel. Center the jack
under the bagwell, place a
piece of wood, approxi-
mately 2" x 4" x 12",
between the jack and the
underside of the bagwell,
raise the vehicle and posi-
tion the jack stands under
the frame where the leaf
spring mounting bracket is
welded to the frame.
Lower the jack and test the stability of the vehicle on the
two jack stands.
Place the jack under the center front of the car just
behind the bumper. Raise the vehicle and position the
jack stands under the frame where the instrument panel
support is attached to the frame as shown.
Lower the jack and test the stability of the vehicle on all
four jack stands.
Hex Nut
Washer
Battery Hold Down
Battery Strap
J-bolt
Battery
Battery
Tray
Red and
Grey Wires
from
Charger
Receptacle
Black Wire from
Charger Receptacle
BL+ Red
Wire from
Solenoid
BL- Black Wire
from Controller
Black Wire
from
Harness
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To raise only the front or rear of the vehicle, place the
wheel chocks in front and behind the rear wheels. The
jack may be left under the center front of the frame while
the front end of the vehicle is on the jack stands.
Lower the vehicle by reversing the lifting sequence.

Fig. 7 Lifting Points
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BODY
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BODY........................................................................................................................ C - 1
General ............................................................................................................ C - 1
BODY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT .................................................................... C - 2
Front Bumper ................................................................................................... C - 2
Rocker Panels.................................................................................................. C - 2
Floor Mat .......................................................................................................... C - 2
Cowl and Instrument Panel .............................................................................. C - 3
Front Splash Guard.......................................................................................... C - 4
Sweater Basket ................................................................................................ C - 5
Seat Back Assembly ........................................................................................ C - 5
Fender Liner..................................................................................................... C - 6
Rear Body ........................................................................................................ C - 6
Rear Bumper.................................................................................................... C - 6
2 + 2 Rear Facing Seat & Foot REst ................................................................ C - 7
Floorboard...................................................................................................... C - 10
BODY CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... C - 11
Cleaning......................................................................................................... C - 11
PAINTING............................................................................................................... C - 11
Light Scratches .............................................................................................. C - 11
Minor Scratches ............................................................................................. C - 11
Larger Scratches............................................................................................ C - 12
Complete Panel Repair .................................................................................. C - 12
Fig. 1 Body......................................................................................................... C - 1
Fig. 2 Christmas Tree Rivet Removal ................................................................. C - 1
Fig. 3 Front Bumper ........................................................................................... C - 2
Fig. 4 Rocker Panel Removal ............................................................................. C - 2
Fig. 5 Floor Mat Fastener Removal .................................................................... C - 3
Fig. 6 Floor Mat .................................................................................................. C - 3
Fig. 7 Cowl and Instrument Panel Trim............................................................... C - 3
Fig. 8 Instrument Panel and Cup Holder ............................................................ C - 4
Fig. 9 Front Splash Guard .................................................................................. C - 4
Fig. 10 Rear Body, Sweater Basket, Rear Bumper & Fender Liner ....................... C - 5
Fig. 11 2 + 2 Rear Facing Seat & Foot Rest ......................................................... C - 7
Fig. 12 Rear Facing Seat Bottom.......................................................................... C - 7
Fig. 13 Rear Facing Seat Back............................................................................. C - 8
Fig. 14 Rear Facing Seat Hip Restraint ................................................................ C - 8
Fig. 15 Upper Hip Restraint Bolts ......................................................................... C - 8
Fig. 16 Front Seat Back........................................................................................ C - 8
Fig. 17 Rear Facing Seat Foot Rest ..................................................................... C - 8
Fig. 18 Foot Rest Removal ................................................................................... C - 9
Fig. 19 Seat Back Support.................................................................................... C - 9
Fig. 20 Front Seat Support and Floorboard......................................................... C - 10
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Fig. 1 Body
GENERAL
Vehicle accessories, such as the sun top and windshield, need
to be removed before removing many body components.
In the following text, there are references to removing and
installing bolts and other fasteners. Additional hardware (nuts,
washers, etc.) that are removed must always be installed in
their original positions unless otherwise specified. Non-speci-
fied torques are shown in the table in Section A.
To prevent possible injury or death from bat-
tery explosion, batteries should always be
removed before any servicing that could gen-
erate sparks or repairs that require welding or
cutting.
In general, body component replacement can be accom-
plished with a minimum of specialized tools. Most body
components are held in place with conventional remov-
able hardware: nuts, bolts and screws. Nylon or plastic
ratchet type fasteners, commonly called christmas tree
rivets; are used to secure items such as the floor mat to
the floorboard.
The recommended method
for removing christmas tree
rivets is to slide a notched
pry bar under the head of
the rivet and press down-
ward on the bar to pull the
rivet from the hole.
Fig. 2 Christmas Tree Rivet Removal
INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
FLOOR MAT
SEAT BACK
SWEATER BASKET
ASSEMBLY
REAR BODY
BAG WELL
REAR BUMPER
STRUT COVER LOWER ROCKER PANEL
UPPER
ROCKER PANEL
COWL
BUMPER
Christmas Tree
Fastener
Notched
Pry Bar
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BODY COMPONENT REPLACE-
MENT
The body components can be replaced by removing the
securing hardware, replacing the component and install-
ing hardware in the same orientation as it was removed.
Front Bumper and Cowl Support (Ref. Fig. 3)
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 15mm.............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
1. Remove two hex nuts (11) securing the top of the
bumper to the front strut mounting bolts.
2. Pull top of bumper (12) forward and off of the bolts
then lift upward to clear the frame channel between
the front struts and pull the lower edge of the bumper
down and away from the vehicle.
3. Remove the washers (13).
Reassemble in reverse order. Replace any worn or
damaged hardware as required. It is recommended
that all locking nuts be replaced after 5 removals.
Fig. 3 Front Bumper and Cowl Support
Rocker Panels (Ref. Fig. 4)
Tool List Qty.
Torx bit, T-45IP.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs. ................................................1
1. Remove the lower rocker panel (1) by removing three
torx screws (3).
2. Remove the upper rocker panel (2) by removing the
two remaining torx screw (3).
Removal is the same for both sides of the vehicle.
damaged hardware as required. It is recommended

Fig. 4 Rocker Panel Removal
Floor Mat (Ref. Fig. 5) (Ref. Fig. 6)
Tool List Qty.
Notched Pry Bar ..........................................................1
The upper and lower rocker panels must be removed
before removing the floor mat.
1. Remove six christmas tree rivets (5) securing the floor
mat to the floorboard (4). (Ref. Fig. 5).
2. Pull edge of floor mat from under edge of instrument
panel and lift over accelerator and brake pedals.
ITEM TORQUE SPECIFICATION
11 27 - 44 in. lbs (3 - 5 Nm)
3 27 - 44 in. lbs (3 - 5 Nm)
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Fig. 5 Floor Mat Fastener Removal
Installation of the floor mat will require new christmas tree
rivets install the shorter christmas tree rivets in the
upper corners of floor mat (Ref. Fig. 6).
damaged hardware as required.
Fig. 6 Floor Mat
Cowl and Instrument Panel (Ref. Fig. 7) (Ref. Fig. 8)
Tool LIst Qty.
Torx bit, T-45IP............................................................ 1
Torx bit, T-30 ............................................................... 1
Torx bit, T-27IP............................................................ 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs ................................................. 1
Long Needle Nose Pliers ............................................ 1
Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the bat-
tery cable at the negative (-), BL-, battery ter-
minal.
If the vehicle is equipped with a sun top and windshield;
remove these items before proceeding. Instructions for
removal of the sun top and windshield are located in the
Weather Protection section of this manual. Remove the
upper and lower rocker panels and the floor mat as
described in the previous sections.
1. Remove four torx screws (11) securing the trim panel
(12) to the instrument panel (13) and cowl (14).
2. Locate the tab in the fender well area, under the cowl.
The tab extends from the instrument panel through a
slot in the cowl, squeeze the legs of the tab together
and push to the back of the vehicle while pulling for-
ward on the cowl. Repeat for the other side at this
point the cowl is completely loose remove the
cowl.
3. Loosen the trim panel (12) by pulling it away from the
instrument panel along the upper edge then grip the
ball holder with both hands and pull away from the
instrument panel (13); move to the other side of the
vehicle and grip the ball holder on that side with both
hands and pull it away from the instrument panel (13).
4. Disconnect wires to the instruments located in the trim
panel then remove the trim panel.
Fig. 7 Cowl and Instrument Panel Trim
Location of Short
Christmas Tree
Rivets
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5. Remove three self threading nuts (20) securing the
cup holder assembly (15) to the instrument panel.
Remove the cup holder and disconnect the turn signal
flasher unit and the brake switch relay if the vehicle is
equipped with turn signals and brake lights.
Fig. 8 Instrument Panel and Cup Holder
6. Remove four torx screws (16) and flat washers (17)
securing the instrument panel along its lower edge
and the two torx screws (18) located near the top of
the instrument panel; one on each side. The instru-
ment panel can now be removed.
To prevent the possibility of injury or death the
correct safety label must be on the instrument
panel cup holder at all times.
Front Splash Guard (Ref. Fig. 9)
Tool List Qty.
Notched Pry Bar ..........................................................1
Remove upper and lower rocker panels, cowl, instrument
panel trim and instrument panel.
1. Remove two christmas tree rivets (22) securing front
splash guard (21) to vehicle.(Ref. Fig. 2)
Fig. 9 Front Splash Guard
20
17
18
16
13
11 27 - 44 in. lbs. (3 - 5 Nm)
16 20 - 25 ft. lbs. (28 - 34 Nm)
18 13 - 16 ft. lbs. (18 - 22 Nm)
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Fig. 10 Golf Car Rear Body, Sweater Basket, Rear Bumper & Fender Liner
Sweater Basket (Ref. Fig. 10)
Tool LIst Qty.
Torx Bit, T-47IP............................................................ 1
Socket, 15 mm Deep-well ........................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 2
Ratchet Extension, 6".................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ............................................... 1
1. Remove four torx screws (28) and flanged nuts (29)
on the top edge of the sweater basket assembly (27).
2. Remove two torx screws (30) securing the back of the
sweater basket to the seat back supports.
3. Slide the sweater basket assembly (27) off the seat
back supports.
Installation of the sweater basket is in reverse order
of its removal. Replace any worn or damaged hard-
ware with new as required. It is recommended that
all locking nuts be replaced after 5 removals.
Seat Back Assembly
Tool LIst Qty.
Torx Bit, T-45IP............................................................1
1. Remove four torx screws (26) that secure the seat
back assembly (25) to the support struts.
Installation of the seat back assembly is in reverse
order of its removal. Replace any worn or damaged
hardware with new as required. It is recommended
29 4 - 6 ft. lbs. (6 - 8 Nm)
30 13 - 16 ft. lbs. (18 - 22 Nm)(
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Fender Liner (Ref. Fig. 2) (Ref. Fig. 10)
Tool LIst Qty.
Notched Pry Bar .......................................................... 1
NOTE The fender liner can be removed without remov-
ing the rear body of the vehicle.
1. Remove four christmas tree rivets (42) that secure the
liner (41) to the frame of the vehicle. Two christmas
tree rivets are located on the lower front edge of the
fender liner, the two remaining are located along the
inside surface above the wheel.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Replace any worn or damaged hardware with new as
required.
Rear Body (Ref. Fig. 10)
Tool LIst Qty.
Torx Bit, T-45IP............................................................ 1
Torx Bit, T-47IP............................................................ 1
Torx Bit, T-50 ............................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Insulated Wrench 9/16" ............................................... 1
Torque Wrench ............................................................ 1
Remove the lower and upper rocker panels and the
sweater basket. Fold the back edge of the floormat
towards the front of the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped
as a 2 + 2 with a rear facing seat or with a sun top and
windshield, these must also be removed.
1. Raise and remove the seat bottom assembly from the
vehicle. Remove four torx screws (26) securing the
seat back (25) to the seat back supports.
2. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the battery
cable at the negative (-), BL-, battery terminal.
3. Remove the two Torx head screws that secure the
controller splash shield to the body on the passenger
side of the vehicle.
4. Remove the two strut covers (36) by sliding the covers
up and off of the struts.
5. Disconnect the wires from the charging receptacle to
the battery and unplug the wire to the main wiring har-
ness. If vehicle is equipped with an on board battery
charger skip this step.
6. Remove two torx screws (33) securing each hinge
plate (32) along the front edge of the rear body then
remove both hinge plates.
7. Remove two inner torx screws (34) from the back
edge of seat opening in the rear body.
8. Remove four torx screws (31) from the lower edge of
the rear body, two on the driver side and two on the
passenger side.
9. Remove two torx screws (35) from the bagwell floor.
It is recommended that the removal of the rear body
is done using two people, one on each side of the
vehicle.
10. Lift the rear body, pivot the seat opening upward and
towards the back of the vehicle to clear the seat back
supports.
Reassemble in reverse order of removal. Replace
any worn or damaged hardware with new as
required. It is recommended that all locking nuts be
replaced after 5 removals.
Rear Bumper (Ref. Fig. 10)
Tool LIst Qty.
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Ratchet Extension, 9" ..................................................1
Universal Joint .............................................................1
Socket, 15mm..............................................................1
Torx Bit, T-47IP ............................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. .................................................1
NOTE The rear bumper can be removed without
removing the rear body of the vehicle.
1. Remove two torx head screws (item 35) from the bag
well floor. If the rear body has been removed from the
vehicle go to step 2.
2. Remove four hex head bolts (37) securing the bumper
to the vehicle frame.
3. Pull the rear bumper backwards off the frame; lifting
the rear edge of the body may make removal easier.
26 13 - 16 ft. lbs. (18 - 22 Nm)
26, 30, 33, 34 13 - 16 ft. lbs. (18 - 22 Nm)
31 26 - 44 in. lbs. (3 - 5 Nm)
35 6 - 9 ft. lbs. (8 - 12 Nm)
37 10 - 13 ft. lbs. (14 - 17 Nm)
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required.
Fig. 11 2 + 2 Rear Facing Seat & Foot Rest
2 + 2 Rear Facing Seat & Foot
Rest
Tool LIst Qty.
Torx Bit, T-45 IP........................................................... 1
Socket, 15 mm............................................................ 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
Wrench, 15 mm........................................................... 1
1. Remove four hex head bolts (10) that secure the seat
bottom to the hip restraints.
2. Lift the seat bottom (11) up and remove it from the
vehicle. Fig. 12 Rear Facing Seat Bottom
35 6 - 9 ft. lbs. (8 - 12 Nm)
37 10 - 13 ft. lbs. (14 - 17 Nm)
SEAT BOTTOM
SEAT BACK
FOOT REST
DRIVER SIDE
HIP RESTRAINT
PASSENGER SIDE
HIP RESTRAINT
SEAT BACK
SUPPORT
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3. Loosen the torx head bolts (23) and nuts (22) (Ref.
Fig. 15) that secure the seat back mounting brackets
and hip restraint to the seat back support (14).
4. Slide the seat back assembly (15) with the brackets
attached towards the back of the vehicle and remove
it from the vehicle.
5. To separate the seat back assembly (15) from the
mounting brackets (17) remove the four torx head
screws (16), two from each bracket.
Fig. 13 Rear Facing Seat Back
6. Remove the hex head bolt (20) and nut (21) from the
lower leg of the driver side hip restraint.
Fig. 14 Rear Facing Seat Hip Restraint
7. Remove the hex nuts (22) from the torx head bolts
(23) that secure the driver side hip restraint to the seat
back support.
8. Hold or support the hip restraint before removing the
torx head bolts (23), once these bolts are removed the
hip restraint is free from the vehicle.
Fig. 15 Upper Hip Restraint Bolts
9. Repeat steps 6 - 8 for the removal of the passenger
side hip restraint.
10. Remove four torx head bolts (25) that secure the front
seat back to the seat back support bracket.
Fig. 16 Front Seat Back
11. Remove two torx head bolts (28) from the bagwell
floor.
Fig. 17 Rear Facing Seat Foot Rest
12. Loosen four hex head bolts (30). Support the rear foot
rest (29) before removing the two bolts closest to the
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rear of the vehicle completely. Once the bolts are
removed the foot rest assembly (29) may be removed
from the vehicle by sliding it backwards and off of the
two remaining bolts.
Fig. 18 Foot Rest Removal
13. Remove four hex head bolts (31) and nuts (32) that
secure the seat back support (33) to the frame, slide
the seat back support up until it clears the rear body.
Fig. 19 Seat Back Support
required.
28 8 - 9 ft. lbs. (10 - 12 Nm)
10 16 - 20 ft. lbs (19 - 24 Nm)
16, 25 15 - 19 ft. lbs (18 - 22 Nm)
22, 30 32 - 36 ft. lbs. (38 - 43 Nm)
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Floorboard
Tool LIst Qty.
Torx Bit, T-50 ............................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Insulated Wrench 9/16" ............................................... 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.................................................. 1
Before the floorboard can be removed the lower and
upper rocker panels, the floor mat, the pedal cover, accel-
erator and brake pedal assemblies, the instrument panel
with trim, the seat back, sweater basket and rear body
must be removed. If the vehicle is equipped with a sun
top and windshield or a 2 + 2 rear facing seat, these must
also be removed.
1. Remove the two Torx screws (44) securing the front
seat support frame (45) to the floorboard (48).
2. Remove two Torx socket head cap screws (46) and
washers (47) that secure the floorboard (48) to the
vehicle frame
required.
Fig. 20 Front Seat Support and Floorboard
Front Seat Support and Floorboard
44, 46 13 - 16 ft. lbs. (18 - 22 Nm)
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BODY CARE MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Tools & Supplies List
Soft Clean Cotton Cloth
Mild soap
The body panels are painted and have a clear coat finish
applied.
For a light cleaning, spray the vehicle with a light mist of
water and wipe clean with a soft cotton cloth. To clean a
vehicle that has mud, dust or dirt on the body panels:
1. Wet the body with a low pressure hose to rinse off
any loose dust and dirt.
2. Wash the vehicle with a solution of mild soap and
water using a soft cotton cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or solvents.
3. Apply clear coat safe automotive car wax to revive lost
luster as needed. Test the wax on an inconspicuous
area before applying to the entire vehicle. Buff the wax
by hand. Do not use a power buffer to remove wax
from the body panels.
PAINTING
Follow the paint manufacturers recommendations for
specific painting procedures.
All painting must be done in an area with ade-
quate ventilation to safely disperse the harmful
vapors.
Wear eye protection and a respirator, follow
the manufacturers instructions to protect the
area from overspray and airborne mist.
Provide protection from overspray for the vehicle and the
surrounding area.
Light Scratches
Tools & Supplies List Qty.
Spray Bottle of Water .................................................. 1
Variable Speed Rotary Buffer ..................................... 1
3-M 39001 Medium Cut Rubbing Compound......... 1 qt.
3-M 39003 Finishing Material ................................. 1 qt.
3-M 39009 Polishing Pad Glaze (for dark colors) ...1 qt.
3-M 05995 Polishing Pad Glaze (for light colors) ...1 qt.
Coarse Cut Foam Compound Pad for Buffer...............1
Fine Cut Polish Pad for Buffer .....................................1
Sandpaper, 1200 Grit wet or dry..................................1
Wet Sanding Block ......................................................1
Soft Clean Cotton Cloths
1. Clean the area to be repaired with clean, clear water.
2. Using 1200 grit sandpaper, water sand the entire area
of the scratch in a circular motion, spraying with water
as needed, until the original scratch is no longer visi-
ble.
3. Wipe the area dry and visually inspect to be sure that
the original scratch has completely disappeared.
4. Using 1500 grit sandpaper, wet sand the area until all
of the marks left by the 1200 grit sandpaper are gone,
pay close attention to the edges of the sanded area.
5. Using the buffer with the 3-M 39001 compound on the
foam pad, turn the buffer on at slow speed. Use a cris-
crossed pattern to remove the sanding scratches left
by the 1500 grit sandpaper. Use only enough com-
pound to remove the scratches. Spray the area with
water to keep the surface cool.
6. Using the buffer with the 3-M 39003 or 3-M 05995 Pol-
ishing glaze (depending upon the color of the vehicle
body) on the foam pad, turn the buffer on at slow
speed. Use a cris-crossed pattern to remove the
swirls from the previous stage. Use only enough com-
pound to remove the swirls. Spray the area with water
to keep the surface cool. .
7. Wipe with a clean, soft cloth to remove any com-
pound from the surrounding area. Any dirt on the cloth
may mar the surface.
Minor Scratches
Bottle of Touch-up Paint...............................................1
Bottle of Alcohol...........................................................1
Spray Bottle of Water...................................................1
Variable Speed Rotary Buffer .....................................1
3-M 39001 Medium Cut Rubbing Compound .........1 qt.
3-M 39003 Finishing Material .................................1 qt.
3-M 39009 Polishing Pad Glaze (for dark colors) ...1 qt.
3-M 05995 Polishing Pad Glaze (for light colors) ...1 qt.
Coarse Cut Foam Compound Pad for Buffer...............1
Fine Cut Polish Pad for Buffer .....................................1
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Sandpaper, 1500 Grit wet or dry.................................. 1
Wet Sanding Block ...................................................... 1
To repair minor scratches to the body:
1. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with alco-
hol and dry.
2. Touch up damaged area with sequential coats (two
coats minimum recommended, allowing 30 - 45 min-
utes between coats, increasing to 45 - 60 minutes in
higher humidity) using brush on touch-up paint, until
the coating layer is visible and slightly above the sur-
face of the part.
3. Use 1200 grit wet sand paper to blend touch up area
level with the rest of the part being repaired. Use a
polishing compound to renew gloss and to further
blend and transition newly painted surface.
4. Clean with alcohol and dry.
5. (Optional but recommended) Follow this process with
clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
6. Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, available
at any automotive parts distributor.
Larger Scratches
Spray Can of Touch-up Paint....................................... 1
Bottle of Alcohol........................................................... 1
Spray Bottle of Water................................................... 1
Variable Speed Rotary Buffer ..................................... 1
3-M 39001 Medium Cut Rubbing Compound......... 1 qt.
3-M 39003 Finishing Material ................................. 1 qt.
3-M 39009 Polishing Pad Glaze (for dark colors)... 1 qt.
3-M 05995 Polishing Pad Glaze (for light colors) ... 1 qt.
Coarse Cut Foam Compound Pad for Buffer .............. 1
Fine Cut Polish Pad for Buffer ..................................... 1
Wet Sanding Block ...................................................... 1
Masking Tape
For larger scratches to the body:
1. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with alco-
hol and dry.
2. Mask the area to be painted (common masking tape is
adequate) prior to repair and use aerosol type touch-
up paint.
3. Apply spray touch up paint in light, even, overlapping
strokes. Multiple coats may be applied to provide ade-
quate coverage and finish. Always remember to shake
the can for a minimum of one minute to mix the paint
and achieve the best color match.
4. After painting, allow to dry overnight. Smooth the
mask lines using 1200 grit wet sand paper to blend
touch up area level with the rest of the part being
repaired. Use a polishing compound to renew gloss
and to further blend and transition newly painted sur-
face.
5. Clean with alcohol and dry.
6. (Optional but recommended) Follow this process with
clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
7. Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, available
at any automotive parts distributor.
Complete Panel Repair
In situations where large panels or areas must be painted,
touch up paint is not recommended. In such cases pro-
fessional painting or panel replacement is called for. The
manufacturer suggests body panel replacement be con-
sidered as a cost effective alternative to painting. If the
decision to repaint is taken, the task can be accomplished
by any paint and body shop with experience in painting
TPO panels. TPO is a common material in modern auto-
mobile bodies and all body shops should be familiar with
the materials and processes required.
The finish will include an application of a primer coat, a
base color coat and a clear coat. The manufacturer does
not supply these materials due to the variety of paint man-
ufacturers and the preferences of the individual painter.
Most paint manufacturers can perform a computer paint
match to assure accurate color matching.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION D
WHEELS AND TIRES
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WHEEL AND TIRE SERVICE ................................................................................... D - 1
Tire Repair ....................................................................................................... D - 1
Wheel Installation............................................................................................. D - 2
Fig. 1 Tire Mounting & Cross Sequence for Tightening......................................... D - 2
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WHEELS AND TIRES
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WHEEL AND TIRE SERVICE
Tools List Qty. Required
Lug wrench, 3/4" ......................................................... 1
Impact wrench............................................................. 1
Impact socket, 3/4"...................................................... 1
Torque wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................. 1
To prevent injury caused by a broken socket,
use only sockets designed for impact wrench
use. Never use a conventional socket.
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule. Inflation pressures should be checked
when the tires are cool. When removing wheels with an
impact wrench, use only impact sockets. Regular sock-
ets are not designed for impact pressures exerted by
power tools.
A tire explosion can cause severe injury or
death. Never exceed inflation pressure rating
on tire sidewall.
To prevent tire explosion, pressurize tire
with small amount of air applied intermit-
tently to seat beads. Never exceed the tire
manufacturers recommendation when
seating a bead. Protect face and eyes from
escaping air when removing valve core.
Use caution when inflating tires. Due to the
low volume of these small tires, over infla-
tion can occur in a matter of seconds. Over
inflating could cause the tire to separate
from the wheel or cause the tire to explode,
either of which could cause personal injury.
Use caution when inflating tires. Due to the low volume
of these small tires, over inflation can occur in a matter
of seconds. Over inflation could cause the tire to sepa-
rate from the rim or cause the tire to explode, either of
which could cause personal injury.
Tire inflation should be determined by the condition the
terrain. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS section for
recommended tire inflation pressure. For outdoor appli-
cations with major use on grassy areas, the following
should be considered. On hard turf, it is desirable to
have a slightly higher inflation pressure. On very soft
turf, a lower pressure prevents tires from 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 han-
dling characteristics. Be careful not to overinflate. Due to
the low volume of these small tires, overinflation can
occur in a matter of seconds. Be sure to install the valve
dust cap (item 2) after checking or inflating to 18 - 22
psi.
Tire Repair
The vehicle is fitted with low pressure tubeless tires
mounted on one piece rims.
Generally, the most cost effective way to repair a flat tire
resulting from a puncture in the tread portion of the tire
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 manufac-
turers specifications.
If the tire is to be removed or mounted, the tire changing
machine manufacturers recommendations must be fol-
lowed in order to minimize possibility of personal injury.
To prevent injury, be sure mount-
ing/demounting machine is
anchored to floor. Wear OSHA
approved safety equipment when
mounting/demounting tires.
Follow all instructions and safety warnings provided by
the mounting/demounting machine manufacturer.
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Wheel Installation
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. Install lug nuts (1) finger tight; make sure that
the tapered end is against the wheel rim; and tighten in a
cross sequence pattern; then, tighten lug nuts to
specified torque in 20 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) increments following
the same cross sequence pattern.
Fig. 1 Tire Mounting & Cross Sequence for Tightening
ITEM NO TORQUE SPECIFICATION
1 50 - 85 ft. lbs (70 - 115 Nm)
Valve Stem Cap
Cross Sequence Tire style may vary
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION E
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTORL (AC MOTOR)
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GENERAL................................................................................................................. E - 1
Accelerator Pedal Assembly ............................................................................ E - 2
Solenoid Replacement ..................................................................................... E - 3
Controller ......................................................................................................... E - 4
Fig. 1 Electronic Speed Control ............................................................................ E - 1
Fig. 2 Christmas Tree Rivet Removal ................................................................... E - 1
Fig. 3 Pedal Cover) .............................................................................................. E - 2
Fig. 4 Accelerator Pedal ....................................................................................... E - 3
Fig. 5 Controller ................................................................................................... E - 4
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Fig. 1 Electronic Speed Control
GENERAL
cutting.
The recommended method for
removing christmas tree rivets is
to slide a notched pry bar under
the head of the rivet and press
downward on the bar to pull the
The Electronic Speed Control System consists of two
separate units, the accelerator pedal assembly and the
controller.
Accelerator Pedal
Controller
Reverse Warning
Indicator
Run/Tow Switch
Pedal Cover
Christmas Tree
Fastener
Notched
Pry Bar
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Fig. 3 Pedal Cover
Accelerator Pedal Assembly
Tool List Qty.
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torx Bit, T-20 ............................................................... 1
Torx Bit, T-30 ............................................................... 1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs. ................................................ 1
Notched Pry Bar .......................................................... 1
Loctite 242 ............................................................ A/R
minal.
The accelerator pedal assembly is a modular unit, the
only serviceable items contained in the assembly are the
pedal pad, the rotary position sensor and the throttle
enable switch. The complete pedal assembly may be
replaced as a unit.
To access the pedal assembly, remove the upper rocker
panels, the lower rocker panels and the floormat (refer
to page C2 for removal of rocker panels and floormat).
1. Remove four christmas tree rivets securing pedal
cover to floorboard.
2. Remove pedal cover.
3. Remove three torx screws (2) securing accelerator
pedal assembly (1) to the floorboard. (Ref Fig. 4)
4. Disconnect the wires from the rotary position sensor
(5) and the throttle enable switch (12).
5. Remove the two Torx screws (4) from the rotary posi-
tion sensor (5) and remove sensor.
6. Remove the two Torx screws (8) from the throttle
enable switch (7) and remove the switch.
Installation
7. Align the slot in the rotary position sensor (5) to the
pivot shaft and rotate into position oriented as shown,
secure with two Torx screws (4). Use Loctite 242;
according to product instructions; on the two Torx
screws.
8. Position the throttle enable switch (7) oriented as
shown, secure in place with two Torx screws (6). Use
Loctite 242; according to product instructions; on the
two Torx screws.
Christmas Tree Rivet
Pedal Cover
B
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Fig. 4 Accelerator Pedal
9. Reconnect electrical harness to rotary position sensor
(5) and to the throttle enable switch connector (7).
10. Place pedal assembly in position on the floorboard
and secure with three Torx screws (2).
11. Install the pedal cover, using new christmas tree riv-
ets, replace the floormat and rocker panels.
required.
Solenoid Replacement (Ref Fig. 5)
Notched Pry Bar ..........................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Torx Bit, T-27 IP...........................................................1
Wire Cutters.................................................................1
Wire Stripper ................................................................1
Wire Terminal Crimping Tool ........................................1
Insulated Wrench, 9/16"...............................................1
Slim Wrench, 10 mm ...................................................1
minal.
The Solenoid is located on the passenger side of the
vehicle under the seat and the Controller Splash Shield.
The Solenoid is hard-wired into the main electrical wiring
harness.
1. Disconnect the battery cable at the negative (-), BL-,
battery terminal using an insulated wrench.
2. Remove two Torx head screws (4) and the christmas
tree rivet (2) securing the controller splash shield to
the rear body, raise the splash shield and place it off to
one side out of the way.
3. Disconnect the red wire from the upper terminal on the
solenoid to the positive (+), BL+, battery terminal and
the yellow wire to the main wiring harness by remov-
ing the upper hex nut (6).
4. Disconnect the red wire from the lower terminal on the
solenoid to B+ on the controller by removing the lower
hex nut (6).
5. Remove two hex head bolts (7) securing the solenoid
to the controller heat sink.
6. Cut and strip the insulation from the end of one black
wire from the solenoid to the wire harness; using a
butt splice connector and heat shrink tubing splice the
replacement solenoid wire to the wire harness, repeat
for the remaining wire.
7. Secure the new solenoid to the controller heat sink
with the two hex head bolts (7). Orient the solenoid
with the wires on top as shown.
8. Connect the red wire from the controller B+ to the
lower terminal of the solenoid and the white wire to the
resistor, secure in place using a hex nut (6).
9. Connect the red wire from the positive (+), BL+, bat-
tery terminal and the yellow wire from the wiring har-
4, 6 12- 15 in. lbs (1.3 - 1.7 Nm)
2 18 - 26 in. lbs (2 - 3 Nm)
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ness to the upper terminal of the solenoid, secure in
place with a hex nut (6).
10. Reinstall the splash shield.
Replace worn or damaged hardware as required.
Fig. 5 Controller
Controller (Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List Qty.
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Extension, 3" ............................................................... 1
Extension, 9" ............................................................... 1
Socket, 15 mm............................................................. 1
Socket, 10 mm............................................................. 1
Torx Bit, T-27 IP........................................................... 1
Wrench, 10 mm........................................................... 1
Wrench, 15 mm............................................................1
Notched Pry Bar ..........................................................1
Pin Punch ....................................................................1
minal.
7 44 - 62 in. lbs (5 - 7 Nm)
Controller
Red Wire to
Battery BL+
Red Wire from
Solenoid to
Controller B+
Heatsink
Solenoid
Resistor
Sensor
Wire to
Resistor
Resistor
Splash Shield
B
B
Drain the stored energy from the controller.
Make sure that the Run/Tow switch is in the
Run position, turn the key to reverse and allow
the reverse warning indicator to run down.
The controller is a solid state unit activated by a sole-
noid. The solenoid is hard wired to the electrical harness
and mounted to the controller heat sink. The controller is
located under the seat on the passenger side of the
vehicle. To access the controller, raise and remove the
seat bottom.
2. Drain the stored energy from the controller. Place the
Run/Tow switch in the Run position, turn the key
switch to reverse, wait for the reverse warning indica-
tor to become silent, turn the key switch to the off posi-
tion and remove the key from the switch.
3. Remove two Torx head screws (4) securing the con-
troller splash shield to the rear body and the christmas
tree rivet (2) securing the splash shield to the control-
ler heat sink; position splash shield off to one side to
allow access to the controller.
4. Disconnect the Red positive (+) battery cable from the
upper terminal of the solenoid.
5. Disconnect the Red wire from the controller B+ termi-
nal to the lower terminal of the solenoid.
6. Remove two hex head bolts (7) securing the solenoid
to the controller heat sink, place the solenoid off to
one side out of the way. The original solenoid is
hard wired into the electrical harness.
7. Disconnect the 2 pin connector (14) from the wire har-
ness.
8. Disconnect the 3 pin connector (12) from the resistor
control (13) connector.
9. Disconnect the 23 pin connector (9) from controller by
lifting up on the locking tab and pulling the connector
housing away from the controller.
10. Disconnect the three wires (8) from the electric motor
to terminals U, V and W by removing the three control-
ler terminal screws (11).
11. Disconnect the negative (-) battery wire (3) from the B-
terminal by removing the terminal screw (11).
12. Remove the front two hex head bolts (10) securing the
controller assembly to the floorboard and loosen the
rear hex head bolt (10). Slide the controller towards
the front of the car and lift it out.
13. To install the controller, position it on the floorboard;
making sure that all wires are not pinched or under the
controller feet; and slide it to the back aligning the slot
under the head of the hex head bolt (10). Install the
two hex head bolts (10) in the holes at the front of the
controller base. Torque all three hex head bolts as
specified in the torque table.
14. Connect the three wires from the electric motor. Blue
to the W terminal, Yellow to the V terminal and Green
to the U terminal. Install the terminal screws finger
tight, then torque as specified. Do not over tighten
the terminal screws (11).
15. Connect the black wire (3) from the B- terminal to the
negative (-), BL-, battery terminal. Do not over
tighten the terminal screw (11).
16. Install the solenoid on the controller heat sink using
two hex head bolts (7). Make sure that the black wires
from the solenoid to the wire harness are located at
the top of the solenoid.
17. Install the Red wire to the B+ terminal of the controller.
(Do not over tighten the terminal screw (11).
18. Plug the 23 pin connector (9); with the locking tab
located on top; from the wire harness into the socket
on the controller, push in firmly and make sure that the
locking tab is latched.
19. Check all wires to be sure they are connected to the
proper terminal.
20. Position the Splash Shield under the edge of the seat
opening, install the christmas tree rivet (2) and the two
Torx head screws (4).
21. Reconnect wires to the battery pack.
Replace any worn or damaged hardware as
required.
4 18 - 27 in. lbs (2 -3 Nm)
7 44 - 62 in. lbs (5 - 7 Nm)
10 13 - 15 ft. lbs (18 - 20 Nm)
11 53 - 71 in. lbs (6 - 8Nm)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION F
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
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MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ F - 1
Tire Wear Diagnosis......................................................................................... F - 2
Wheel Alignment .............................................................................................. F - 2
Hub Assembly.................................................................................................. F - 3
Spindle Assembly............................................................................................. F - 3
Struts ............................................................................................................... F - 4
A-Arm Assembly .............................................................................................. F - 5
Clipboard and Steering Wheel ......................................................................... F - 6
Steering Column Assembly and Yoke .............................................................. F - 7
Rod End / Ball Joint.......................................................................................... F - 7
Steering Box .................................................................................................... F - 8
Fig. 1 Front Suspension and Steering.................................................................. F - 1
Fig. 2 Tire Wear .................................................................................................. F - 2
Fig. 3 Wheel Alignment ....................................................................................... F - 2
Fig. 4 Tie Rod Jam Nut........................................................................................ F - 3
Fig. 5 Hub, Spindle, Strut and A-Arm Assemblies................................................ F - 5
Fig. 6 Clipboard Removal .................................................................................... F -.6
Fig. 7 Loosen Steering Wheel ............................................................................. F - 6
Fig. 8 Steering Wheel .......................................................................................... F - 6
Fig. 9 Lower Cross Bolt ....................................................................................... F - 7
Fig. 10 Steering Column Assembly Screws .......................................................... F - 7
Fig. 11 Upper Cross Bolt ...................................................................................... F - 7
Fig. 12 Steering Box............................................................................................. F - 9
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Fig. 1 Front Suspension and Steering
To prevent possible injury or death, follow the
lifting procedure in Section B of this manual.
Place wheel chocks in front and behind the
rear wheels. Check the stability of the vehicle
on the jack stands before starting any repair
procedure. NEVER work on a vehicle that is
supported by a jack alone.
MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance of the front suspension and steer-
ing consists of:
Periodic inspections for loose, worn or damaged
components
Alignment checks
Routine examination of the tires will provide an indica-
tion if an alignment is required.
Tire Wear Diagnosis
It is important to evaluate wear patterns on tires, in order
to diagnose common suspension and tire problems. A
tire that is correctly inflated and aligned will show even
wear over the entire tread area. A tire that is run under
inflated will show wear on the outer edges of the tread.
Over inflation will result in wear occurring at the center
HUB ASSEMBLY
DUST CAP
TIE ROD END
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
DRIVERS SIDE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
STRUT ASSEMBLY
A-ARM ASSEMBLY
STEERING BOX
YOKE A-ARM ASSEMBLY
STRUT ASSEMBLY
PASSENGER SIDE
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
HUB ASSEMBLY
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
STEERING WHEEL
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of the tread. Wear on either side of a correctly inflated
tire indicates a tire that is out of alignment. The toe-in
may be correct, but if the toe-in has not been set with
the wheels in line with the body of the vehicle it will
result in scuffing of the tire tread.
Fig. 2 Tire Wear
Wheel Alignment (Ref Fig. 3) (Ref Fig. 4)
Tool List Qty.
Tape Measure.............................................................. 1
Paint Marker, White ..................................................... 1
Wrench, 12 mm Open-end .......................................... 1
Wrench, 17 mm........................................................... 1
Crowfoot Wrench, 12 mm............................................ 1
Socket, 18 mm............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
1. Lift the front of the vehicle and support on jack stands
as instructed in the SAFETY section.
2. Rotate each wheel and scribe a paint line around the
circumference of the tire at the center of the tread pat-
tern.
3. Lower vehicle with the tires in the straight ahead posi-
tion.
4. Roll vehicle forward approximately five feet in order to
allow the tires to take their normal running position
.
Fig. 3 Wheel Alignment
5. Measure the distance between the paint lines at both
the front and rear of the tires. The measurement taken
at the front of the tires should be 0" - 1/8" (0 - 3 mm)
less than the rear measurement
NOTES: ILLUSTRATIONS ARE DISTORTED FOR CLARITY. DUE TO LOW WEIGHT OF
VEHICLE & LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, TIRE SHAPE WILL BE LESS PRONOUNCED.
INDICATES AREAS OF EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR
X
+0 (0 mm)
-1/8 (3 mm)
FRONT OF VEHICLE
X
B
B
6. To adjust the wheel alignment, loosen the tie rod jam
nut (1) and turn the tie rods and equal number of turns
until the correct alignment is achieved. Failure to turn
both tie rods the same number of turns will result
in poor turning radius.
7. Tighten the tie rod jam nuts (1) and torque as speci-
fied.

Fig. 4 Tie Rod Jam Nut
Hub Assembly (Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 24 mm............................................................ 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Flat Blade Screwdriver ................................................ 1
Ball Peen Hammer ...................................................... 1
Remove the front wheel(s) as described in the Wheels
and Tires section of this manual.
1. Remove the dust cap (1) by tapping around the cap
flange using a flat blade screwdriver and a ball peen
hammer.
2. Remove the lock nut (2). Note: it is recommended
that locking nuts be replaced after a maximum of 5
removals.
3. Remove hub (3) by sliding it off of the spindle.
4. Clean spindle (4) thoroughly with solvent and inspect
spindle threads; if threads are damaged replace the
spindle.
Reassemble parts in the reverse order, replace worn
or damaged hardware as required. It is recom-
mended that locking nuts be replaced after a maxi-
mum of 5 removals
Spindle Assembly (Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List Qty.
Wrench, 16 mm ...........................................................1
Socket, 16 mm.............................................................1
Socket, 18 mm Deep-well ............................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
Ball Joint Separator .....................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Remove the front wheel(s) as described in the Wheels
and Tires section of this manual.
1. Remove the hub assembly as described in the previ-
ous section.
2. Loosen the nut securing the tie rod end to the spindle
arm until it is flush with the end of the tie rod end.
3. Using a ball joint separator as a lever, apply pressure
to the ball joint and tap the spindle arm sharply with
the hammer to release the tie rod end from the spindle
arm.
4. Remove the nut and the tie rod end from the spindle
arm.
5. Remove hex nut (9) and hex head bolt (8), remove the
spindle assembly (4 & 5).
Reassemble in reverse order, replace worn or dam-
aged hardware as required. It is recommended that
all locking nuts be replaced after a maximum of 5
removals
Check hex head bolt (8) before tightening, the head
of the bolt will show the grade or class (8.8 or 10.9),
be sure to tighten to the proper torque for the bolt
grade or class. For grade and class markings see
Fig. 7 on page A-4 of this manual.
.
1 37 - 44 ft. lbs (50 - 60 Nm)
2 90 - 96 ft. lbs (123 - 131 Nm)
8 (class 8.8) 52 - 58 ft. lbs (70 - 78 Nm)
8 (class 10.9) 71 - 79 ft. lbs (96 - 107 Nm)
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Struts (Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List Qty.
Wrench, 15mm............................................................ 1
Socket, 15mm Deep-well............................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Remove the front bumper as shown in the Body section
of this manual. Remove the front wheel(s) as described
in the Wheels and Tires section of this manual.
arm until it is flush with the end of the tie rod end.
the hammer to release the tie rod end from the spindle
arm.
3. Remove the nut and the tie rod end from the spindle
arm.
4. Remove hex nut (9) and hex head bolt (8); the spindle
and hub assemblies (1 - 7) can then be removed as a
single unit.
5. Remove the hex head bolt (11) securing lower end of
strut to A-arm (13).
6. Remove the hex nut (20) and the hex head bolt (19)
securing the top of the strut to the frame.
Reassemble parts in reverse order, replace worn or
20 20 - 25 ft. lbs (27 - 34 Nm)
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Fig. 5 Hub, Spindle, Strut and A-Arm Assemblies
A-Arm Assembly (Ref Fig. 5)
Tool List Qty.
Wrench, 15mm............................................................ 1
Socket, 15mm............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
1. Remove the hex head bolt (11) securing the a-arm
(13) to the strut.
2. Remove bushings (14 & 16) from a-arm, being careful
to retain sleeve (15).
3. Inspect the sleeve (15) for wear or pitting; replace if
sleeve (15) shows signs of wear or pitting.
4. Remove two hex head bolts (17 & 18) securing the a-
arm to the frame brackets.
aged hardware as required.
Note: When reinstalling the urethane bushings (14 &
16) coat the contact surfaces with a commercially
available anti-seize compound; making sure that
none gets on the bolt or nut threads.
Tie Rod End Nut
Tie Rod End
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Clipboard and Steering Wheel (Ref Fig. 6) (Ref
Fig. 7) (Ref Fig. 8)
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 24 mm............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench ............................................................ 1
Plastic Faced Hammer ................................................ 1
Ball Peen Hammer ...................................................... 1
To maintain correct orientation when replacing steering wheel,
first turn wheels straight ahead.
To prevent damage to the clipboard perform the following
removal procedure. Do not use a screwdriver to push
or pry the retaining tabs.
1. Pull straight up on the lower edge of the clipboard to
release the two retaining tabs.
2. Using thumb for leverage as shown, reach from
underneath the steering wheel with fingertips to first
pull down, and then push up to release the two top
clipboard retaining tabs
.
Fig. 6 Clipboard Removal
3. Loosen the steering wheel retaining nut two or three
turns. Do not remove nut at this time.
4. Apply upward pressure to the steering wheel by plac-
ing a plastic faced hammer against the steering wheel
retaining nut. Strike the plastic faced hammer sharply
with a ball peen hammer. Do not strike the steering
wheel retaining nut or the end of the steering shaft
directly with the ball peen hammer.
Fig. 7 Loosen Steering Wheel
5. When steering wheel is loosened, remove steering
wheel retaining nut (1) and steering wheel (3).
Installation
6. Coat steering shaft splines lightly with a commercially
available anti-seize compound.
7. Make sure that wheels are positioned straight ahead.
8. Align the steering wheel (3) on the steering shaft and
push into place.
Fig. 8 Steering Wheel
9. Install steering wheel retaining nut (2).
10. Inspect the four retaining tabs on the clipboard (1) for
white stress lines. If stress lines are present, replace
11, 17, 18 20 - 25 ft. lbs (27 - 34 Nm)
19 20 - 25 ft. lbs (34 - 41 Nm)
Steering Wheel
Clipboard
Step 1 Step 2
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clipboard with a new one.
11. Carefully press the top two tabs into the matching
slots in the steering wheel, then press the bottom two
tabs into the matching slots in the steering wheel
.
Steering Column Assembly & Yoke (Ref Fig. 9)
(Ref Fig. 10) (Ref Fig. 11)
Tool List Qty.
Wrench, 17 mm........................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Hex Bit, 8 mm.............................................................. 1
Torx Bit, T-45 IP........................................................... 1
1. Disconnect wiring for turn signals if vehicle is so
equipped, as described in the Electrical Wiring section
of this manual.
2. Remove the lower cross bolt (8) from the yoke.
Fig. 9 Lower Cross Bolt
3. Remove four torx head screws (9) securing steering
column assembly to vehicle frame.
Fig. 10 Steering Column Assembly Screws
4. Loosen the upper cross bolt (10) on the yoke and slide
the yoke upward on the intermediate shaft to disen-
gage from the steering box pinion.
5. Turn the steering column assembly CCW about 10 to
disengage the locking tabs and lift steering column
with intermediate shaft and yoke out of vehicle, mak-
ing note of the location of the notch in the steering
column mounting bracket (up or down).
6. To separate the yoke from the intermediate shaft
remove the upper cross bolt (10) and nut (11) then pull
the yoke off of the intermediate shaft splines.

Fig. 11 Upper Cross Bolt
7. Apply a commercially available anti seize compound
to the splines of the intermediate shaft and install the
2 15 - 20 ft. lbs (20 - 27 Nm)
Steering Column
Assembly
Yoke
Yoke
Intermediate
Shaft
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yoke onto the shaft. Do not tighten the upper cross
bolt and nut.
8. To install the steering column assembly align the lock-
ing tabs on the mounting bracket with the slots in the
frame and turn the assembly CW about 10 to align
the mounting holes. Make sure that the notch on the
steering column assembly mounting bracket is in the
same orientation as it was upon removal (up or down).
9. Install the four Torx screws (9) finger tight and then
tighten to the proper toque.
10. Apply a commercially available anti-seize compound
to the splines of the steering box pinion before install-
ing the yoke. Do not install the lower cross bolt (8) at
this time.
11. To align the steering wheel with the front wheels use
the following procedure:
a) Install the front wheels if they have been removed.
b) Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to
the ground.
c) Push vehicle backward about 5 feet and then for-
ward about 5 feet.
d) If the steering wheel is not oriented properly
remove the yoke from the steering box pinion and
turn the steering wheel to the correct orientation.
e) Install the yoke on the spline of the steering box
pinion.
6. Install the lower cross bolt (13) through the un-
threaded portion of the yoke, making sure that the lock
washer (14) is in place, into the threaded side.
7. Tighten the upper cross bolt (10) and nut (11), making
sure that the lock washer (12) is in place, then tighten
the lower cross bolt (13) to the proper torque.
Rod End / Ball Joint
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 16 mm............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Ball Joint Separator ..................................................... 1
Ball Peen Hammer ...................................................... 1
Inspect rod end or ball joint by grasping the end and
checking for vertical motion. If the rod moves up or down
this is an indication that the ball joint is worn and
requires replacement.
Raise and support the vehicle as described in the Safety
section of this manual. Remove the front wheels as
described in the Wheels and Tires section of this manual
arm.
the ball peen hammer to release tie rod from spindle
arm.
3. Remove the nut and remove the tie rod end from the
spindle arm.
4. Measure the length of the threaded part of the rod
end to the jam nut or count the number of turns that it
takes to remove the rod end.
5. Install the new rod end the same number of turns that
were counted when removing the old rod end or to the
same measured length of the threaded part of the rod
end to the jam nut.
6. Install the rod end into the spindle.
7. Tighten the jam nut against the rod end.
8. Replace the other rod end if necessary.
9. Check the wheel alignment and correct if necessary.
The procedure for alignment is detailed at the begin-
ning of this section.
Steering Box (Ref Fig. 12)
Tool List Qty.
Torx Bit, T-45 IP ..........................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Ball Joint Separator......................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Raise and support the vehicle as described in the Safety
section of this manual. Remove the front wheels as
described in the Wheels and Tires section of this manual
arm.
the ball peen hammer to release tie rod from spindle
arm.
3. Remove the nut and remove the tie rod end from the
spindle arm.
9 20 - 25 ft. lbs (27 - 34 Nm)
11, 13 22 - 27 ft. lbs (30 - 36 Nm)
B
B
4. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the remaining tie rod
end.
5. Remove the lower cross bolt securing the yoke to the
steering box pinion.
6. Loosen the upper cross bolt securing the yoke to the
intermediate shaft.
7. Remove the yoke from the steering box pinion by slid-
ing it up the intermediate shaft.
8. Remove three torx head screws (15) securing the
steering box (16) to the vehicle frame.
9. Remove steering box from the drivers side of the
vehicle.
aged hardware as required.
Fig. 12 Steering Box
ITEM NO TORQUE SPECIFICATION
15 20 - 25 ft. lbs (27 - 34 Nm)
Tie Rod End
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION G
MOTOR & MOTOR BRAKE
Page G-i Repair and Service Manual
GENERAL ................................................................................................................. G - 1
Motor................................................................................................................ G - 1
Motor Brake ..................................................................................................... G - 3
Fig. 1 Motor ..........................................................................................................G - 1
Fig. 2 Motor Connections .....................................................................................G - 2
Fig. 3 Motor ..........................................................................................................G - 2
Fig. 4 Motor Bolt Tightening Sequence.................................................................G - 2
Fig. 5 Motor to Controller Connections .................................................................G - 2
Fig. 6 Motor Brake................................................................................................G - 3
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MOTOR & MOTOR BRAKE
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Fig. 1 Motor
GENERAL
The only serviceable items for the electric motor are the
Motor Brake Handle and the entire Motor Brake.
Motor
Disconnect the negative (BL-) battery cable
with an insulated wrench before attempting to
disconnect wires from the motor (see safety
procedures in SAFETY section of this manual).
Tool List Qty.
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Extension, 3" ............................................................... 1
Socket, 10 mm............................................................ 1
Torx Bit, T-27 ............................................................... 1
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
1. Chock the rear wheels of the vehicle.
2. Raise and remove seat bottom.
3. With an insulated wrench, disconnect the negative (-)
battery, BL-, cable from the battery.
tor to become silent turn the key switch to the off posi-
5. Remove the two Torx head screws and the rear
access cover from the bagwell area.
6. Remove two Torx head screws securing the controller
splash shield to body on the passenger side of the
seat opening.
7. Disconnect motor wires from controller terminals, U, V
and W, refer to the Speed Control section of this man-
ual for torque complete information on these connec-
tions.
8. Disconnect the main harness connector (31) to the
motor brake.
9. Disconnect main harness connector (32) to the motor
temperature sensor and the main harness connector
(33) to the motor sensor
Motor
Motor Brake
Wires to
Controller
Wires to
Harness
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Fig. 2 Motor Connections
10. Pull the motor wires out through the bagwell.
11. Remove the six hex head bolts (2) and split lock wash-
ers (3) securing the motor (1) to the axle and carefully
slide the motor straight out from the axle splines.
Note: a drive belt or woven strap may be used as a
sling to help support the motor during removal.
Fig. 3 Motor
12. Before installing the motor on the axle apply lubricant
(80% molybdenum disulfide paste) to the input shaft
spline. The approved lubricants are: Dow Corning
77, Molykote (r) M-77 paste or Tribology TAS 100
EP
13. Carefully align the motor spline with the input shaft,
orient the motor with the wires near the top and install
the six hex head bolts (2) and split lock washers (3)
finger tight. Tighten the hex head bolts (2) in a cross
pattern to the specified torque.
Fig. 4 Motor Bolt Tightening Sequence
14. Connect the wires from the main harness to the motor
brake, the motor sensor and the motor temperature
sensor.
15. Connect the wires from the motor to the controller; the
green wire to terminal U, the yellow wire to terminal V
and the blue wire to terminal W. Install the terminal
screws (27) finger tight, then torque as specified. Do
not over tighten the terminal screws (27). .
Fig. 5 Motor to Controller Connections
16. Connect the negative (-) battery cable, BL-, to the bat-
tery pack.
MOTOR
2 53 - 79 in. lbs (6 - 9 Nm)
27 53 - 71 in. lbs (6 - 8Nm)
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Motor Brake
The motor brake may be removed with the motor still in
the vehicle or the motor and motor brake can be removed
from the vehicle as a unit. If the motor and motor brake
are to be removed as a unit see the previous section for
instructions on the motor removal and installation.
The only service items for the motor brake are the han-
dle, the return spring and the entire motor brake assem-
bly.
Disconnect the negative (BL-) battery cable
with an insulated wrench before attempting to
disconnect wires from the motor (see safety
procedures in SAFETY section of this manual).
Tool List Qty.
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Socket, 10 mm............................................................ 1
Torx Bit, T-27 ............................................................... 1
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
REMOVAL
1. Chock the rear wheels of the vehicle.
2. Raise and remove seat bottom.
3. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the negative
(-) battery, BL-, cable from the battery.
tor to become silent turn the key switch to the off posi-
5. Remove the two Torx head screws and the rear
access cover from the bagwell area.
6. Disconnect wire harness from motor brake.
7. Remove three hex head bolts (32) from the motor
brake assembly (31).
Fig. 6 Motor Brake
8. Removing the hex head bolt (33) will allow the handle
(34) and the return spring (35) to be removed.
DO NOT over rotate the brake release handle. Over rotat-
ing the handle will damage the brake assembly.
DO NOT drop the brake assembly. Dropping or hitting the
brake assembly will damage it.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the brake with the connector at the top as
shown above and install the three hex head bolts (32)
loosely.
2. Connect the wire harness to the motor brake and
move the Run/Tow switch to the TOW position. This
will provide power to the brake to align the disc mate-
rial.
3. Tighten the three hex head bolts evenly to the speci-
fied torque.
4. Move the Run/Tow switch to the RUN position.
Replace worn or damaged hardware as required.
32 53 - 71 in. lbs (6 - 8 Nm)
33 18 - 27 in. lbs (2 - 3 Nm)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION H
BATTERIES & CHARGING
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SAFETY .................................................................................................................... H - 1
BATTERY.................................................................................................................. H - 2
BATTERY MAINTENANCE....................................................................................... H - 2
At Each Charging Cycle ................................................................................... H - 2
Monthly ............................................................................................................ H - 2
Electrolyte Level and Water ............................................................................. H - 2
Cleaning Batteries............................................................................................ H - 3
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION............................................................. H - 4
PROLONGED STORAGE ......................................................................................... H - 6
BATTERY CHARGING.............................................................................................. H - 7
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... H - 7
Hydrometer ...................................................................................................... H - 7
Using A Hydrometer ......................................................................................... H - 8
Fig. 1 Batteries and Charging Receptacle ........................................................... H - 1
Fig. 2 Correct Electrolyte Level ........................................................................... H - 2
Fig. 3 Water Purity Table..................................................................................... H - 3
Fig. 4 Automatic Watering Gun............................................................................ H - 3
Fig. 5 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution.......................................................... H - 4
Fig. 6 Battery Removal ........................................................................................ H - 4
Fig. 7 Battery Placement & Orientation................................................................ H - 5
Fig. 8 Battery Components .................................................................................. H - 5
Fig. 9 Battery connections ................................................................................... H - 6
Fig. 10 Freezing Point of Electrolyte...................................................................... H - 7
Fig. 11 Hydrometer................................................................................................ H - 8
Fig. 12 Hydrometer Temperature Correction ......................................................... H - 9
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Fig. 1 Batteries and Charging Receptacle
SAFETY
Always observe the following warnings when working on or
near batteries:
To prevent battery explosion that could result
in severe personal injury or death, keep all
smoking materials, open flames or sparks
away from the batteries.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging
batteries. Do not charge batteries without
adequate ventilation. A 4% concentration
of hydrogen gas is explosive.
Be sure that the key switch is off and all
electrical accessories are turned off before
starting work on the vehicle.
Never disconnect a circuit under load at a
battery terminal.
Batteries are heavy. Use prop-
er lifting techniques when
moving them. Always lift the
battery with a commercially
available battery lifting device.
Use care not to tip batteries
when removing or installing
them; spilled electrolyte can cause burns and dam-
age.
The electrolyte in a storage battery is an
acid solution which can cause severe
burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all elec-
trolyte spills to the body and eyes with
extended flushing with clear water. Contact
a physician immediately.
CHARGER RECEPTACLE
ACCESSORY
HARNESS
CONTROLLER
RESISTOR
BATTERY HOLD DOWN
BATTERY STRAP
BATTERY TRAY
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Always wear a safety
shield or approved
safety goggles when
adding water or
charging batteries.
Any electrolyte spills
should be neutralized with a solution of 1/4
cup (60 ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) dissolved in 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of
water and flushed with water.
Overfilling batteries may result in electro-
lyte being spilled from the battery during
the charge cycle. Expelled electrolyte may
cause damage to the vehicle and storage
facility.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal pro-
tectant must be used with extreme care.
Insulate metal container to prevent can
from contacting battery terminals which
could result in an explosion.
tape to prevent the possi-
bility of a dropped wrench
from shorting out a bat-
tery, which could result in
an explosion and severe personal injury or
death.
BATTERY
A battery is defined as two dissimilar metals immersed
in an acid solution. If the acid is absent or if the metals
are not dissimilar, a battery has not been created. The
batteries most commonly used in these vehicles are
lead acid.
A battery does not store electricity, but is able to pro-
duce electricity as the result of a chemical reaction
which releases stored chemical energy in the form of
electrical energy. The chemical reaction takes place
faster in warm conditions and slower in cold conditions.
Temperature is important when conducting tests on a
battery and test results must be corrected to compen-
sate for temperature differences.
As a battery ages, it still performs adequately except
that its capacity is diminished. Capacity describes the
time that a battery can continue to provide its design
amperes from a full charge.
A battery has a maximum life, therefore good mainte-
nance is designed to maximize the available life and
reduce the factors that can reduce the life of the battery.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Tool List Qty.
Battery Carrier .............................................................2
Hydrometer ..................................................................1
Battery Maintenance Kit P/N 25587-G01.....................1
At Each Charging Cycle
Before charging the batteries, inspect the plug of the
battery charger and vehicle receptacle housing for dirt
or debris.
Charge the batteries after each days use.
Monthly
Inspect all wiring for fraying, loose terminations,
corrosion or deterioration of insulation.
Check that the electrolyte level is correct and add
suitable water as required.
Clean the batteries and wire terminations.
Coat battery terminals with commercially avail-
able protectant.
Electrolyte Level and Water
The correct level of the electrolyte is 1/2" (13 mm) above
the plates in each cell.
Fig. 2 Correct Electrolyte Level
This level will leave approximately 1/4" - 3/8" (6 - 10
mm) of space between the electrolyte and the vent tube.
Vent Cap
Gas Vent
Vent
Expansion
Space
Plates
1/2(13 mm)
1/4to 3/8
(6 mm to 10mm)
Electrolyte level should be at least
1/2(13mm) above the plates and 1/4
to 3/8(6 to 10 mm) below vent
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The electrolyte level is important since any portion of the
plates exposed to air will be ruined beyond repair. Of
equal importance is too much water which will result in
electrolyte being forced out of the battery due to gassing
and the decrease in volume of the electrolyte that results
from the charging cycle.
Do not overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel
electrolyte and result in component damage
A battery being charged will gas with the majority of the
gassing taking place at the end of the charging cycle.
This gas is hydrogen which is lighter than air. Water and
sulfuric acid droplets will be carried out of the battery
vents by the hydrogen gas, however, this loss is mini-
mal. If the battery electrolyte level is too high, the elec-
trolyte will block the vent tube and the gas will force it
out of the vent tube and battery cap. The water will
evaporate but the sulfuric acid will remain where it can
damage vehicle components and the storage facility
floor. Sulfuric acid loss will weaken the concentration of
acid within the electrolyte and reduce the life of the bat-
tery.
Over the life of the battery, a considerable amount of
water is consumed. It is important that the water used be
pure and free of contaminants that could reduce the life
of the battery by reducing the chemical reaction. The
water must be distilled or purified by an efficient filtration
system. Water that is not distilled should be analyzed
and if required, filtration installed to permit the water to
meet the requirements of the water purity table.
Fig. 3 Water Purity Table
Even if the water is colorless, odorless, tasteless and fit
for drinking, the water should be analyzed to see that it
does not exceed the impurity levels specified in the
table.
Automatic watering devices such as the one included in
the Battery Maintenance Kit (P?N 25587-G01) can be
used with an approved water source. These watering
devices are fast and accurate to use and maintain the
correct electrolyte level within the battery cells.
Fig. 4 Automatic Watering Gun
The watering device should only be used if the electrolyte level
is less than 1/2 (13 mm) above top of plates.
Cleaning Batteries
When cleaning the outside of the batteries and termi-
nals, do not use a water hose without first spraying with
a solution of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and
water to neutralize any acid deposits. Use of a water
hose without first neutralizing any acid, will move the
acid from the top of the batteries to another area of the
vehicle or storage facility where it will attack the metal
structure or the concrete/asphalt floor. After hosing
down the batteries, a residue will be left on the batteries
which is conductive and will contribute to the discharge
of the batteries.
To prevent battery damage, be sure that all battery
caps are tightly installed.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and
sides of the batteries with a solution of baking soda and
water. This solution is best applied with a garden type
sprayer equipped with a non metallic spray wand. The
solution should consist of 1/4 cup (60 ml) of baking soda
mixed with 1 1/2 gallons (6 liters) of clear water. In addi-
tion to the batteries special attention should be paid to
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metallic components adjacent to the batteries which
should also be sprayed with the baking soda solution.
Fig. 5 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution
Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes; use a
soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the batteries
in order to remove any residue that could cause the self
discharge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low
pressure clear water. All of the items required for com-
plete battery cleaning and watering are contained in the
Battery Maintenance Kit (P/N 25587-G01).
Cleaning should take place once a month or more often
under extreme conditions. After batteries are clean and
dry the terminals should be coated with a commercially
available protectant.
BATTERY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 1/2" Deep-well ................................................ 1
Socket, 9/16" ............................................................... 1
Torx Bit, 50 IP.............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Battery Carrier Strap.................................................... 2
Torque Wrench, in. lbs. ................................................ 1
When lifting a battery always use all 4 lifting
lugs provided. Do not attempt to lift a battery
with only one strap, this may break lifting lugs
and result in personal injury or damage to the
battery.
The following text, there are references to removing/installing
bolts, etc. Additional hardware (nuts, washers, etc.) that is
otherwise specified. Non-specified torques are as shown in the
1. Turn vehicle key to the off position and remove the
key.
2. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the main nega-
tive (-), BL-, battery cable.
3. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the main posi-
tive (+), BL+, battery cable.
4. Using an insulated wrench, disconnect and remove all
other wires connected to the batteries.
5. Remove the two pan head Torx screws (one each
side) securing the battery strap.
6. Remove the battery hold down by loosening all three
hex nuts until they are at the end of the J-bolt and
unhooking the J-bolts from the battery tray. When
removing the J-bolts from between the batteries it may
help to tilt the battery to the outside of the car to
release the pressure on the J-bolt.
7. Remove the batteries using commercially available
battery carrier straps (2 per battery). Remove the
three front batteries (1, 2, & 3) one at a time; then
using the carrier straps tilt the last battery (4) to the
front of the vehicle just enough to clear the rear body
and lift up and out of the vehicle.
Fig. 6 Battery Removal
1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters) Water
Non-Metalic Wand
1/4 Cup (60 ML)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
2 GAL (8 Liters)
Gargen Sprayer
(1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters)
Baking Soda Solution
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8. Check the area surrounding the battery tray for corro-
sion. If any corrosion is found, it should be immedi-
ately removed with a putty knife and a wire brush (for
metal surfaces) or a plastic bristle brush (for plastic
surfaces). The area should be washed with a solution
of baking soda and water and dried thoroughly. All
metal surfaces that have been cleaned must be
primed and painted with a corrosion resistant paint.
9. Replace the batteries, starting with the battery located
at the back of the battery tray (4), making sure that it is
positioned as shown.
Fig. 7 Battery Placement & Orientation
10. With the J-bolts in the battery hold down and held in
place by the hex nuts on the end of the threaded por-
tion; carefully position the battery hold down and the
battery strap, guiding the J-bolts between the batteries
(it may be necessary to tip the batteries slightly) and
into the slots in the battery tray. Tighten the hex nuts
on the J-bolts making sure that the J-bolts are
securely hooked in the battery tray. Tighten the J-bolt
hex nuts to 62 - 80 in. lbs. (7 - 9 Nm) torque.
11. Install the two pan head Torx screws through the ends
of the battery strap into the holes on the vehicle frame
and tighten them to 80 - 97 in. lbs. (9 - 11 Nm) torque.
Fig. 8 Battery Components
12. Inspect all wires and terminals and clean any corro-
sion from the battery terminals or wire terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water, use a wire brush to
completely remove corrosion if required.
13. Carefully replace the wires on the battery terminals as
shown. Make sure to reconnect the main negative (-)
battery cable, BL-, from the controller last.
14. Tighten all battery terminal hardware to 90 - 105 in.
lbs. (10 - 12 Nm) torque.
15. Protect the battery terminals and battery cable termi-
nals wit a commercially available protective coating.
Hex Nut
Washer
Battery Hold Down
Battery Strap
J -bolt
Battery
Battery
Tray
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Fig. 9 Battery Connections
in severe personal injury or death, extreme
care must be used with aerosol containers of
battery terminal protectant. Insulate the metal
container to prevent the metal can from con-
tacting battery terminals which could result in
an explosion.
PROLONGED STORAGE
During periods of storage, the batteries will need atten-
tion to keep them maintained and prevent discharge.
In high temperatures the chemical reaction is faster,
while low temperatures cause the chemical reaction to
slow down. A vehicle that is stored at 90 F (32 C) will
lose .002 of specific gravity each day. If a fully charged
battery has a specific gravity of 1.275, and the battery is
allowed to sit unused, it will become partially discharged.
When it reaches 1.240, which it will do in less than
twenty days, it should be recharged. If a battery is left in
a discharged state, sulfating takes place on and within
the plates. This condition is not reversible and will cause
permanent damage to the battery. In order to prevent
damage, the battery should be recharged. A hydrometer
can be used to determine the specific gravity and there-
fore the state of charge of a battery.
In winter conditions, the battery must be fully charged to
prevent the possibility of freezing. A fully charged bat-
tery will not freeze in temperatures above -75 F (-60
C). Although the chemical reaction is slowed in cold tem-
peratures, the battery must be stored fully charged, and
disconnected from any circuit that could discharge the
battery. For portable chargers, disconnect the charging
plug from the vehicle receptacle. For on-board chargers,
disconnect the charging harness from the batteries. The
batteries must be cleaned and all deposits neutralized
and removed from the battery case to prevent self dis-
charge. The batteries should be tested or recharged at
thirty day minimum intervals.
Red and Grey Wires
from Charger Receptacle
Black Wire from
Charger Receptacle
BL+Red Wire
from Solenoid
BL- Black Wire
from Controller
Black Wire
from Harness
Accessory
Harness
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Fig. 10 Freezing Point of Electrolyte
BATTERY CHARGING
The battery charger is designed to fully charge the bat-
tery set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled, some
automatic battery chargers contain an electronic module
that may not activate and the battery charger will not
function. Automatic chargers will determine the correct
duration of charge to the battery set and will shut off
when the battery set is fully charged. Always refer to the
instructions of the specific charger used.
Before charging, the following should be observed:
Do not overfill batteries. The charging cycle will expel
electrolyte and result in component damage.
The electrolyte level in all cells must be at the
recommended level and cover the plates.
The charging must take place in an area that is
well ventilated and capable of removing the
hydrogen gas that is generated by the charging
process. A minimum of five air exchanges per
hour is recommended.
The charging connector components are in good
condition and free from dirt or debris.
The charger connector is fully inserted into the
vehicle receptacle.
The charger connector/cord set is protected from
damage and is located in an area to prevent
injury that may result from personnel running
over or tripping over the cord set.
The charger is automatically turned off during the
connect/disconnect cycle and therefore no elec-
trical arc is generated at the DC plug/receptacle
contacts.
In some portable chargers, there will be a rattle present in the
body of the charger DC plug. This rattle is caused by an inter-
nal magnet contained within the charger plug. The magnet is
part of the interlock system that prevents the vehicle from
being driven when the charger plug is inserted in the vehicle
charging receptacle.
TROUBLESHOOTING
In general, troubleshooting will be done for two distinct
reasons. First, a battery that performs poorly and is out-
side of the manufacturers specification should be identi-
fied in order to replace it under the terms of the
manufacturers warranty. Different manufacturers have
different requirements. Consult the battery manufacturer
or the manufacturers representative for specific require-
ments.
The second reason is to determine why a particular
vehicle does not perform adequately. Performance prob-
lems may result in a vehicle that runs slowly or in a vehi-
cle that is unable to operate for the time required.
A new battery must mature before it will develop its
maximum capacity. Maturing may take up to 100 charge/
discharge cycles. After the maturing phase, the older a
battery gets, the lower the capacity. The only way to
determine the capacity of a battery is to perform a load
test using a discharge machine following manufacturers
recommendations.
A cost effective way to identify a poorly performing bat-
tery is to use a hydrometer to identify a battery in a set
with a lower than normal specific gravity. Once the par-
ticular cell or cells that are the problem are identified,
the suspect battery can be removed and replaced. At
this point there is nothing that can be done to salvage
the battery; however, the individual battery should be
replaced with a good battery of the same brand, type
and approximate age.
Hydrometer
A hydrometer is used to test the state of charge of a bat-
tery cell. This is performed by measuring the density of
the electrolyte, which is accomplished by measuring the
specific gravity of the electrolyte. The greater the con-
centration of sulfuric acid, the more dense the electro-
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lyte becomes. The higher the density, the higher the
state of charge.
Fig. 11 Hydrometer
in severe personal injury or death, never insert
a metal thermometer into a battery. Use a
hydrometer with a built in thermometer that is
designed for testing batteries.
Specific gravity is the measurement of a liquid that is
compared to a baseline. The baseline is water which is
assigned a base number of 1.000. The concentration of
sulfuric acid to water in a new golf car battery is 1.280
which means that the electrolyte weighs 1.280 times the
weight of the same volume of water. A fully charged bat-
tery will test at 1.275 - 1.280 while a discharged battery
will read in the 1.140 range.
Do not perform a hydrometer test on a battery that has just
been watered. The battery must go through at least one
charge and discharge cycle in order to permit the water to ade-
quately mix with the electrolyte.
The temperature of the electrolyte is important since
the hydrometer reading must be corrected to 80 F (27
C). High quality hydrometers are equipped with an inter-
nal thermometer that will measure the temperature of the
electrolyte and will include a conversion scale to correct
the float reading. It is important to recognize that the elec-
trolyte temperature is significantly different from the ambi-
ent temperature if the vehicle has been operated.
Using A Hydrometer
16. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to
permit the thermometer to adjust to the electrolyte
temperature and note the reading. Examine the color
of the electrolyte. A brown or gray coloration indicates
a problem with the battery and is a sign that the bat-
tery is nearing the end of its life.
17. Draw the minimum quantity of electrolyte into the
hydrometer to permit the float to float freely without
contacting the top or bottom of the cylinder.
18. Hold the hydrometer in a vertical position at eye level
and note the reading where the electrolyte meets the
scale on the float.
19. Add or subtract four points (.004) to the reading for
every 10 F (6 C) the electrolyte temperature is
above or below 80 F (27 C). Adjust the reading to
conform with the electrolyte temperature, e.g., if the
reading indicates a specific gravity of 1.250 and the
electrolyte temperature is 90 F (32 C), add four
points (.004) to the 1.250 which gives a corrected
reading of 1.254. Similarly if the temperature was 70
F (21 C), subtract four points (.004) from the 1.250
to give a corrected reading of 1.246.
20. Test each cell and note the readings (corrected to 80
F or 27 C). A variation of fifty points between any two
cell readings (example 1.250 - 1.200) indicates a
problem with the low reading cell(s).
As a battery ages the specific gravity of the electrolyte
will decrease at full charge. This is not a reason to
replace the battery providing all cells are within fifty
points of each other.
Since the hydrometer test is in response to a vehicle
exhibiting a performance problem , the vehicle should be
recharged and the test repeated. If the results indicate a
weak cell, the battery or batteries should be removed
and replaced with a good battery of the same brand,
type and approximate age.
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Fig. 12 Hydrometer Temperature Correction
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BATTERY CHARGER
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CHARGER DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................I - 1
PORTABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION ....................................................................I - 1
UNDERSTANDING THE CHARGER...........................................................................I - 2
LED DISPLAY INFORMATION....................................................................................I - 2
LED Operation Codes ........................................................................................I - 2
LED Fault Codes................................................................................................I - 2
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................I - 2
Fig. 1 Charger Installation ..................................................................................... I - 1
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CHARGER DESCRIPTION
The Powerwise QE 48V charger is automatic and is
designed specifically for charging electric vehicle batter-
ies.
When the charger is plugged into a vehicles charger
receptacle it will automatically turn on and the chargers
LED will start flashing GREEN to indicate the battery is
charging.
When the LED is GREEN continuously the batteries are
fully charged.
PORTABLE CHARGER INSTALLATION
Use charger only on 48 volt battery systems.
Other usage may cause personal injury and
damage. Lead acid batteries may generate
explosive hydrogen gas during normal opera-
tion. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materi-
als away from batteries. Provide adequate
ventilation during charging. Never charge a fro-
zen battery. Study all battery manufacturers
specific precautions such as recommended
rates of charge and removing or not removing
cell caps while charging.
Risk of electric shock. Connect charger power
cord to an outlet that has been properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. A grounded outlet
is required to reduce risk of electric shock do
not use ground adapters or modify plug. Do not
touch uninsulated portion of output connector
or uninsulated battery terminal. Disconnect the
DC supply before making or breaking the con-
nections to the battery while charging. Do not
open or disassemble charger. Do not operate
charger if the AC supply cord is damaged or if
the charger has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way
refer all repair work to qualified personnel. Not
for use by children.
Portable chargers are shipped with the vehicle. Prior to
vehicle or charger operation, chargers must be
removed and mounted on a platform or wall above the
ground to permit maximum air flow around and under-
neath the charger. For optimum performance and short-
est charge times, place the charger in an area with
adequate ventilation. The charger should also be placed
in an area that will be relatively free of dirt, mud, or dust
since accumulations within the fins of the charger will
reduce their heat-dissipating qualities. Optimal cooling
also occurs when the charger is placed on a horizontal
surface with the fins vertical. More airflow from below
the charger will help cool the fins, so placement above
open areas or areas with cut-outs for airflow is desirable.
If the charger is operated in an outdoor location, rain
and sun protection must be provided. As the charger
may get hot during operation, the charger must be
placed such that risk of contact by people is reduced.
Wall mount or shelf mount using #10-M5 screws. The
chargers status display must be visible to the user.
Fig. 1 Charger Installation
The charger may remain plugged into the AC outlet. To
charge the vehicle refer to the instruction labels on the
charger. Insert the polarized DC plug completely into the
vehicle receptacle. The charger will automatically start a
few seconds after the plug is in place. The charger will
automatically stop when the batteries are fully charged
and the DC plug can be removed to permit use of the
vehicle.
DANGER
Provide Protection From Elements
Keep cooling fins clean and free of dirt and debris
NEMA 15 - 5R Grounded AC Receptacle
110 - 120 VAC. Dedicated 15 AMP Circuit
Locations outside the US and Canada: Reference
appropriate local electrical code and charger manu-
facturer recommendations for AC power requirements
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Looping the DC cord through the steering wheel when charg-
ing serves as a good reminder to store the cord out of the way
when finished with charging. The DC plug can be damaged by
driving over or catching the cord on the vehicle when driving
away.
An ungrounded electrical device may become
a physical hazard that could result in an electri-
cal shock or electrocution.
UNDERSTANDING THE CHARGER
When the charger is plugged into the vehicles charger
receptacle, the charger will automatically turn on and the
chargers LED will start flashing GREEN to indicate the
batteries are charging.
Once a minimum battery voltage of 2 volts per cell (Vpc)
is reached, the chargers output current will change from
a full current charge to the trickle rated charging current.
The length of charge time will vary by how depleted the
batteries are, the input AC voltage, and/or charger ambi-
ent temperatures. The chargers LED will give a SHORT
flash if the charge is less than 80% and a LONG flash if
the charge is greater than 80%. If the chargers LED is a
steady GREEN the batteries are fully charged and the
charger may be unplugged, although not necessary. The
charger may be left plugged in for long periods of time to
maintain the batteries charge level.
If a fault occurred anytime during the charging, the
chargers LED will quickly flash RED. The specific fault
is indicated by the number of RED flashes that occur,
there will be a pause and then the flashes will repeat
again. There are several possible conditions that will
generate errors. Some errors will require human inter-
vention to first resolve the problem and then reset the
charger by unplugging the DC cord from the vehicle.
If the AC voltage is interrupted and restored, the charger
will turn back on automatically.
LED DISPLAY INFORMATION
LED Operation Codes:
SHORT GREEN FLASH = less than 80% charged
LONG GREEN FLASH = more than 80% charged
SOLID GREEN = 100% charged
RED FLASH = fault code
LED Fault Code:
RED FLASH: Light turns on briefly, but does not
flash after that - check for valid AC voltage.
ONE RED FLASH: One flash, a pause and then
again one flash and a pause - Charge Enable
Fault: poor contact in the DC connector or dirty
contacts or Battery Temperature Fault: battery
temperature is greater than 122 F (50 C) or less
than 14 F (-10 C).
TWO RED FLASHES: Two flashes, a pause and
then again two flashes and a pause - Battery Volt-
age Fault: Battery pack is less than 36.0 Volts or
more than 67.2 Volts. Battery pack is too dis-
charged or over charged for the charger to work.
THREE RED FLASHES: Three flashes, a pause
and then again three flashes and a pause - Bat-
tery Charge Time-out: Charge time exceeded.
This may indicate a problem with the battery pack
or that the charger output current was severely
reduced due to high ambient temperatures.
FOUR RED FLASHES: Four flashes, a pause and
then again four flashes and a pause - Battery
Fault: Charge time exceeded. This indicates a
problem with the battery pack voltage not reach-
ing the required nominal level within the maxi-
mum time allowed.
SIX RED FLASHES: Six flashes, a pause and
then again six flashes and a pause - Charger
Fault: An internal fault has been detected. If this
fault is displayed again after unplugging the
chargers DC power cord and plugging it back in,
the charger must be taken to a qualified service
center.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. For flooded lead-acid batteries, regularly check the
water levels of each battery cell after charging and
add distilled water as required to the level specified by
the battery manufacturer. Follow the safety instruc-
tions recommended by the battery manufacturer.
2. Make sure the charger connections to the battery ter-
minals are tight and clean. Check for any deforma-
tions or cracks in the plastic parts. Check the charger
harness for chaffing and rubbing. Inspect all wiring for
fraying, loose terminals, chaffing, corrosion or deterio-
ration of the insulation.
3. Keep the cooling fins free of dirt and debris, do not
expose the charger to oil, dirt, mud or to direct heavy
water spray when cleaning equipment.
4. Inspect the plug of the battery charger and the vehicle
receptacle housing for dirt or debris. Clean the DC
connector monthly or more often if needed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION J
BRAKES
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GENERAL ..................................................................................................................J - 1
Brake Pedal Assembly ......................................................................................J - 1
Fig. 1 Brake Pedal .................................................................................................J - 1
Fig. 2 Christmas Tree Rivet Removal ....................................................................J - 1
Fig. 3 Pedal Cover.................................................................................................J - 2
Fig. 4 Brake Pedal Return Spring ..........................................................................J - 2
Fig. 5 Brake Pedal .................................................................................................J - 2
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Fig. 1 Brake Pedal
GENERAL
For information on the Motor Brake see the Motor sec-
tion of this manual, Section G.
cutting.
The recommended method for
removing christmas tree rivets is
to slide a notched pry bar under
the head of the rivet and press
downward on the bar to pull the
The brake pedal assembly is a modular unit that con-
tains the brake pedal, a rotary position sensor and a
brake switch. The only serviceable items in addition to
the entire brake pedal assembly are the pedal pad, the
rotary position sensor and the brake switch connector.
Brake Pedal Assembly
Tool List Qty.
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Torx Bit, T-20................................................................1
Hex Bit 6 mm...............................................................1
Notched Pry Bar ..........................................................1
Flat Blade Screw Driver ...............................................1
Loctite 242 ............................................................A/R
Accelerator Pedal
Pedal Cover
Brake Pedal
Christmas Tree
Fastener
Notched
Pry Bar
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minal.
To access the pedal assembly, remove the upper rocker
panels, the lower rocker panels and the floormat (refer
to page C2 for removal of rocker panels and floormat).
1. Remove four christmas tree rivets (20) securing pedal
cover (21) to floorboard.
2. Remove pedal cover (21).
Fig. 3 Pedal Cover
3. Mark the position of the retaining nut (12) on the
threaded portion of the pedal return spring rod.
4. Loosen the retaining nut (12) to release the spring ten-
sion.
5. Disconnect the brake pedal return spring (2) by
removing the E-ring (3) and the clevis pin (1).
Fig. 4 Brake Pedal Return Spring
6. Remove four socket head hex screws (6) securing the
brake pedal assembly to the floorboard. (Ref Fig. 5)
7. Disconnect the wires from the rotary position sensor
(8) and the brake enable switch (9).
8. Remove the two Torx screws (6) from the rotary posi-
tion sensor (7) and remove sensor.
9. Remove the two Torx screws (11) from the throttle
enable switch (10) and remove the switch.
10. Align the slot in the rotary position sensor (8) to the
pivot shaft and rotate into position oriented as shown,
secure with two Torx screws (9). Use Loctite 242,
according to product instructions, with the two Torx
screws (8).
Fig. 5 Brake Pedal
11. Position the brake switch (10) oriented as shown,
secure in place with two Torx screws (11). Use Loctite
242, according to product instructions, with the two
Torx screws (11).
12. Reconnect electrical harness to rotary position sensor
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(8) and to the brake switch (10).
13. Place pedal assembly (5) in position on the floorboard
and secure with four socket head hex screws (6).
14. Install the clevis pin (1) through the brake pedal return
spring arm (2) and secure with the E-clip (3).
15. Tighten the return spring retaining nut (12) to the posi-
tion marked.
16. Install the pedal cover (21), using new christmas tree
rivets (20), replace the floormat and rocker panels.
required.

9, 11 12 - 15 in. lbs (1.3 - 1.7 Nm)
6 354 - 425 in. lbs (40 - 48 Nm)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION K
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & WIRING
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MAIN WIRING HARNESS......................................................................................... K - 1
Replacing the Main Wiring Harness ................................................................. K - 1
REPLACING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS............................................................. K - 6
Run/Tow Switch ............................................................................................... K - 6
Reverse Warning Indicator............................................................................... K - 6
ACCESSORY WIRING............................................................................................ K - 10
Replacing the Accessory Wiring Harness ...................................................... K - 10
REPLACING ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES .......................................................... K - 12
Head Light Replacement................................................................................ K - 12
Head Light Bulb Replacement........................................................................ K - 12
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement....................................................................... K - 12
Head Light Switch Replacement .................................................................... K - 12
Turn Signal Switch Replacment ..................................................................... K - 13
Turn Signal Flasher Unit Replacemnt............................................................. K - 13
Tail Light Assembly Replacement .................................................................. K - 14
Tail Light Lens Replacement .......................................................................... K - 14
Tail Light Bulb Replacement .......................................................................... K - 14
Horn Button Replacement .............................................................................. K - 14
Horn Replacement ......................................................................................... K - 14
State of Charger/ Fuel Gauge Replacement .................................................. K - 15
Fig. 1 Main Electrical Harness .............................................................................. K - 1
Fig. 2 Instrument Panel & Trim............................................................................. K - 2
Fig. 3 Controller ................................................................................................... K - 2
Fig. 4 Run/Tow Switch.......................................................................................... K - 2
Fig. 5 Reverse Warning Indicator ......................................................................... K - 3
Fig. 6 Solenoid Removal ...................................................................................... K - 3
Fig. 7 Motor Connections .................................................................................... K - 3
Fig. 8 Harness routing & Pedal Connections ......................................................... K - 3
Fig. 9 Cup Holder ................................................................................................. K - 4
Fig. 10 Front Splash Shield ................................................................................... K - 4
Fig. 11 Charger Receptacle................................................................................... K - 4
Fig. 12 Controller Connections .............................................................................. K - 5
Fig. 13 23 Pin Connector ....................................................................................... K - 5
Fig. 14 Motor Connections .................................................................................... K - 5
Fig. 15 Reverse Warning Indicator & Fuse ............................................................ K - 5
Fig. 16 Run/Tow Switch......................................................................................... K - 5
Fig. 17 Run/Tow Switch......................................................................................... K - 6
Fig. 18 Reverse Warning Indicator ........................................................................ K - 7
Fig. 19 Main Wiring Harness Diagram ................................................................... K - 8
Fig. 20 Accessory Wiring Harness Diagram........................................................... K - 9
Fig. 21 Accessory Wiring Harness & Accessories................................................ K - 10
Fig. 22 Brake Light Relay .................................................................................... K - 11
Fig. 23 Headlight Assembly ................................................................................. K - 12
Fig. 24 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ................................................................ K - 12
Fig. 25 Trim Panel Hardware............................................................................... K - 13
Fig. 26 Head Light Switch.................................................................................... K - 13
Fig. 27 Tail Light Assembly ................................................................................. K - 14
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Fig. 28 Trim Panel Hardware ...............................................................................K - 15
Fig. 29 Fuel Gauge/State of Charge Meter...........................................................K - 15
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Fig. 1 Main Electrical Harness
MAIN WIRING HARNESS
The Main Electrical Harness for the vehicle is routed
under the floormat, recessed into the floorboard, the for-
ward section runs under the instrument panel into clips
on the front splash shield, the rear section runs under
the rear body and in front of the batteries. The harness
has the Run/Tow switch, the Solenoid, and the Reverse
Warning Indicator hard wired into the harness.
Replacing the Main Wiring Harness
Tool List Qty.
Notched Pry Bar .......................................................... 1
Torx Bit 27 IP............................................................... 1
minal.
To access the main wiring harness for replacement it is
necessary to remove the upper and lower rocker panels,
the floormat, the pedal cover, the front cowl, the top por-
tion of the cup holder and the seat bottom. See the Body
Section in this manual for instructions on removal and
replacement of these items.
1. Disconnect the main wiring harness from the battery
pack using an insulated wrench.
tor to become silent then turn the key switch to the off
position and remove it from the switch.
3. Locate the tab under the cowl that extends from the
MOTOR
DIAGNOSTIC PLUG
WIRING HARNESS
CHARGER RECEPTACLE
BATTERY BANK
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instrument panel through a slot in the cowl, squeeze
the legs of the tab together and push to the back of the
vehicle while pulling forward on the cowl. Repeat for
the other side at this point the cowl is completely
loose remove the cowl.
4. Loosen the trim panel (12) by pulling it away from the
instrument panel along the upper edge then grip the
ball holder with both hands and pull away from the
instrument panel (13); move to the other side of the
vehicle and grip the ball holder on that side with both
hands and pull it away from the instrument panel (13).
5. Disconnect wires to the instruments located in the trim
panel then remove the trim panel.

Fig. 2 Instrument Panel & Trim
6. Remove the wiring harness from the front splash
shield retaining clips.
7. If vehicle is equipped with brake lights, disconnect the
two wires to the brake light relay located on the front
splash shield tab extending into the cup holder.
8. Remove the Diagnostic Plug from the bottom of the
cup holder.
9. Disconnect the plug to the throttle enable switch.
10. Disconnect the plug from the rotary position sensor.
11. Disconnect the plug from the brake enable switch.
12. Disconnect the wires from the rotary position sensor.
front edge of the rear body and seat support frame to
the floorboard.
14. Remove the two Torx head screws along back edge of
the seat opening that secure the rear body to the seat
support.
15. Remove the four Torx head screws; two on each side
that secure the lower edge of the rear body to the
floorboard.
16. Remove the two Torx head screws from the bagwell
that secure the rear body to the rear bumper.
splash shield to the rear body and the christmas tree
rivet securing it to the controller heat sink, raise splash
shield and move it out of the way.
18. Raise the front edge of the rear body several inches
and support it with a block or piece of 2" x 4" wood.
This will allow the harness to be passed between the
rear body and the floorboard.
19. Unplug the large 23 pin connector (3) from the control-
ler by lifting up on the locking tab and pulling the con-
nector housing away from the controller.
20. Disconnect the plug for the resistor as well as the plug
to the sensor on top of the resistor
Fig. 3 Controller
21. Remove the Run/Tow switch
from the splash shield by remov-
ing the seal (4) and upper nut (5)
then push the switch (7) through
the splash shield. CE vehicles
will have a key switch in place of
the toggle switch, unscrew the
top ring to release the switch
from the splash shield. Check
the Run / Tow label, if it has
become difficult to read
replace it with a new one avail-
able from service parts.
Fig. 4 Run / Tow Switch
Controller
Red Wire to
Battery BL+
Red Wire from
Solenoid to
Controller B+
Heatsink
Resistor
Solenoid
Sensor
B
B
22. Remove the two torx head screws (10) securing the
reverse warning indicator (11) to the splash shield.
Fig. 5 Reverse Warning Indicator
23. Remove hex nuts (16) and disconnect the red wire to
the positive battery, BL+, terminal (20) and the yellow
wire (17) to the wire harness from the upper post of
the solenoid (18). Remove the red wire (19) from the
controller B+ terminal from the lower post of the sole-
noid (18) and the white wire from the resistor (21).
Fig. 6 Solenoid Removal
24. Remove two hex head bolts (22) securing the sole-
noid (18) to the controller heat sink.
25. Unplug the connectors from the motor brake (23), the
motor temperature sensor (24) and the motor sensor
(25).
26. Remove main wiring harness from the vehicle.
27. Install new main wiring harness making sure that it fol-
lows the proper path.
a) Starting in the middle of the vehicle, route the for-
ward section of the harness under the rear body in
the floorboard channels (1, 2 & 3).
b) Route the connections for the brake and accelera-
tor pedals, making sure that the harness lays in the
recessed floorboard channels.
Fig. 8 Harness Routing & Pedal Connections
c) Connect the wires to the accelerator rotary position
sensor (5) and the throttle enable switch connector
(4).
d) Place pedal assembly in position on the floorboard
and secure with three Torx screws (6).
Splash Shield
Controller
Red Wire from
Solenoid to
Controller B+
Heatsink
MOTOR
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e) Connect the wires to the brake pedal rotary posi-
tion sensor (8) and the brake enable switch con-
nector (9).
f) Place pedal assembly in position on the floorboard
and secure with four socket head hex screws (10).
g) Route the remaining wires in the floorboard chan-
nel that runs up under the instrument panel.
h) Feed the connectors for the key switch, the
optional fuel gauge/state of charge meter and the
diagnostic plug through the opening in the cup
holder base (12). Place the diagnostic plug (13)
into the cup holder base and route the connectors
for the key switch (14) and the fuel gauge/state of
charge meter over the front splash shield.
Fig. 9 Cup Holder
i) Route the wires (14) for the key switch and the
optional fuel gauge/state of charge meter through
the guide (15) on the front splash shield and the
connectors for the key switch and the optional fuel
gauge/state of charge meter through the opening
(16) in the back of the instrument pane
l.
Fig. 10 Front Splash Shield
j) Connect the wire harness to the key switch.
k) Route the two rear sections of the harness
between the rear body and the battery pack mak-
ing sure that the longer wires (21) are routed to the
passenger side.
l) Plug the connector (20) for the charger receptacle
into the connector on the main wiring harness.
Fig. 11 Charger Receptacle
m) Install the Red wire (23) to the B+ terminal of the
controller. (Do not over tighten the terminal
screw (24).)
n) Install the solenoid (25) on the controller heat sink
using two hex head bolts (26). Make sure that the
black wires from the solenoid to the wire harness
are located at the top of the solenoid.
o) Connect the Red wire (23) from the controller B+ to
the bottom terminal of the solenoid (25), using a
slim wrench to keep the back up nut from moving
when tightening the top nut (27). Connect the Red
wire (29) from the battery and the yellow wire (28)
from the wiring harness to the top terminal on the
solenoid, using a slim wrench to keep the back up
nut from moving when tightening the top nut (27).
Do not over tighten the nut
B
B
.
Fig. 12 Controller Connections
p) Plug the 23 pin connector (3) from the wire har-
ness into the socket on the controller, push in
firmly and make sure that the locking tab is latched
.
Fig. 13 23 Pin Connector
q) Plug the connectors for the motor brake (31), the
motor temperature sensor (32) and the motor sen-
sor (33) into the connectors on the motor and
motor brake
.
18. Install the reverse warning indicator (11) onto the con-
troller splash shield using two Torx head screws (10)
19. Press the fuse holder (12) into the hole on the control-
ler splash shield.
Fig. 15 Reverse Warning Indicator & Fuse
20. Install the Run/Tow switch (7)
by removing the upper nut (5)
and seal (4) from the switch.
Position the switch with the
notch towards the RUN direc-
tion. Install the upper nut (5)
finger tight and torque as
specified in the torque table,
install the seal (4).
Controller
Heatsink
Resistor
MOTOR
Splash Shield
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21. Replace the controller splash shield and secure it to
the body with two Torx head screws.
22. Connect the negative battery wires using an insulated
wrench.
23. Connect the positive battery wires using an insulated
wrench.
24. Be sure that all wires are connected properly before
installing the body components that were removed to
allow access to the wiring harness.
REPLACING ELECTRICAL COMPO-
NENTS
Run / Tow Switch (Ref Fig. 17 on page K-6)
Tool List Qty.
Notched Pry Bar .......................................................... 1
Torx Bit 27 IP............................................................... 1
Wire Cutters................................................................. 1
Wire Stripper................................................................ 1
Wire Terminal Crimping Tool........................................ 1
minal.
To access the splash shield where the run/tow switch is
mounted, raise and remove the seat bottom. The splash
shield is mounted over the controller on the passenger
side of the vehicle.
1. Disconnect the battery cable at the negative (-) battery
terminal using an insulated wrench.
2. Remove two Torx head screws and the christmas tree
rivet securing the controller splash shield to the rear
body, raise splash shield and turn over to expose the
switch and wires.
3. Remove the seal and upper nut to allow the switch to
be removed from the splash shield. Check the Run /
Tow label, if it has become difficult to read replace
it with a new one available from service parts.
4. Cut the wires from the existing run/tow switch close to
the switch.
5. Strip insulation from the end of each wire, using a butt
splice connector and heat shrink tubing connect the
wires from the new run/tow switch to the wire harness.
6. Remove the upper nut and seal (7) from the new
switch (8).
7. Install the switch (8) with the notch towards the RUN
direction.
8. Install the upper nut and seal (7) finger tight and
torque as specified in the torque table.
9. Install the splash shield using the two Torx screws to
secure the shield to the body and a new christmas
tree rivet
required
Reverse Warning Indicator (Ref Fig. 18 on
page K-7)
Tool List Qty.
Notched Pry Bar ..........................................................1
Torx Bit 27 IP ...............................................................1
Wire Cutters.................................................................1
Wire Stripper ................................................................1
Wire Terminal Crimping Tool ........................................1
minal.
To access the splash shield containing the run/tow
switch raise and remove the seat bottom.
7 13 in. lbs (1.5 Nm) Max.
B
B
splash shield to the rear body, then remove the christ-
mas tree rivet securing the splash shield to the con-
troller, raise the splash shield and turn it over to
expose the reverse warning indicator and wires.
3. Remove the two torx head screws (5) securing the
reverse warning indicator (4) to the splash shield.
4. Cut the wires close to the reverse warning indicator
(4).
5. Strip insulation from the end of each wire, using a butt
splice connector and heat shrink tubing connect the
wires from the replacement reverse warning indicator
(4) to the wire harness.
6. Secure the new reverse warning indicator (4) to the
splash shield with the torx head screws (5).
7. Reinstall the splash shield.
Fig. 18 Reverse Warning Indicator
5 12- 15 in. lbs (1.3 - 1.7 Nm)
Splash Shield
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Fig. 21 Accessory Wiring Harness and Accessories
ACCESSORY WIRING HARNESS
The Accessory Wiring Harness powers the headlights,
turn signals, brake lights, and the horn. The Accessory
Harness is routed under the floormat, recessed into the
floorboard. The section for the headlights and turn sig-
nals is routed through the cup holder and on top of the
front splash shield. The other end is routed under the
rear body then splits and runs over the rear splash
shields to the back of the vehicle for the rear lights. The
fuses for the harness are mounted on the front edge of
the Splash Shield covering the Controller.
Replacing the Accessory Wiring Har-
ness
Tool List Qty.
Notched Pry Bar .......................................................... 1
Torx Bit 27 IP............................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
tery cable at the negative (-) battery terminal.
To access the accessory wiring harness for replace-
ment, it is necessary to remove the upper and lower
rocker panels, the floormat, the front cowl, the top por-
tion of the cup holder and the seat bottom. See the Body
Section in this manual for instructions on removal and
replacement of these items.
1. Using an insulated wrench disconnect the accessory
harness from the battery pack.
2. Unplug the red and purple wires from the brake light
relay to the main harness.
3. Unplug wires going to the headlights, turn signals,
headlight switch, turn signal switch, horn, fuel gage
(state of charge meter) and brake lights.
Headlight/Turnsignal
Relay
Horn
Accessory
Harness
Horn Button
Brake Light/Turnsignal
Rear Splash Shield
Front Splash Shield
Fuse Holders
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B
4. Remove the christmas tree rivet holding the brake
switch relay in place on the front splash shield tab that
extends into the cup holder.
5. Remove the three fuse holders from the controller
splash shield.
6. Disconnect the tail light wiring connectors.
front edge of the rear body and seat support frame to
the floorboard.
8. Remove the two Torx head screws along back edge of
the seat opening that secure the rear body to the seat
support.
9. Remove the four Torx head screws; two on each side
that secure the lower edge of the rear body to the
floorboard.
10. Remove the two Torx head screws from the bagwell
that secure the rear body to the rear bumper.
11. Raise the front edge of the rear body several inches
and support it with a block or piece of 2" x 4" wood.
This will allow the harness to be passed between the
rear body and the floorboard.
12. Remove the accessory wiring harness from the vehi-
cle.
13. Install new accessory wiring harness making sure that
it follows the proper path.
a) Starting in the cup holder, route the forward section
of the harness in the tabs on the front splash
shield, making sure that the wires tagged Driver
Side are routed to the drivers side of the vehicle
and the wires tagged Passenger Side are routed
to the passenger side. Secure the wires by routing
them through the splash shield tabs
b) Route the wires for the headlight switch and the
fuel gauge/state of charge meter through the open-
ing in the instrument panel and connect them to
the headlight switch and fuel gauge.
c) Route the wires for the horn down through the flap
in the front splash shield on the drivers side of the
vehicle.
d) Route the wires and connector for the horn
between the frame and the under side of the front
splash shield and connect to the horn.
e) Connect the horn button connector to the acces-
sory harness under the cup holder.
f) Position the brake relay (1) on the front splash
shield tab that extends into the cup holder base
and secure with a christmastree rivet (2)
.
Fig. 22 Brake Light Relay
g) Connect the red and purple wires from the acces-
sory harness to the matching wires from the main
wire harness.
h) Route the rest of the harness down through the
cup holder and in the floorboard channel and
under the rear body in the floorboard channel
along with the main wiring harness. Make sure
that the harness sets below the level of the
floor.
i) Route the wires and connector for the driver side
brake light between the rear body and the battery
pack and around the drivers side of the battery
pack to the splash shield. Secure the wires in the
guides on the splash shield and connect to the
brake light.
j) Route the fuses and the passenger side brake light
wires between the rear body and the battery pack.
k) Snap the fuse holders into the holes on the control-
ler splash shield.
l) Route the wires and connector for the passenger
side brake light around behind the controller, over
the passenger side rear splash shield, through the
guides and connect to the brake light.
13. Be sure that all wires are connected properly before
installing the body components that were removed to
allow access to the wiring harness.
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REPLACING ELECTRICAL ACCESSO-
RIES
tery cable at the negative (-) battery terminal.
Head Light Replacement
Make sure that the vehicle key switch is in the OFF
position and the key has been removed.
1. Depress the two bottom tabs (1) on the back of the
headlight assembly and push outward.
2. Depress the two top tabs (2) on the back of the head-
light assembly and push outward.
3. Disconnect the accessory harness connector (5) from
the headlight (3) and turn signal (4.)
.
Fig. 23 Headlight Assembly
4. To install the headlight assembly, connect the acces-
sory harness connection (6) to the turn signal (4) and
the accessory harness connection (5) to the headlight
bulb (3).
5. Position headlight assembly in the cowl opening and
press in firmly making sure that all tabs are locked into
position.
Head Light Bulb Replacement
1. Turn the headlight bulb (3) clockwise and pull to
remove.
2. Disconnect the accessory harness from the light bulb.
3. Connect the accessory harness to the light bulb.
4. Align the bulb with the opening in the back of the
headlight assembly.
5. Turn the bulb (3) counter clockwise until it stops.
Turn signal Bulb Replacement
1. Grip the turn signal bulb housing (7) and turn to align
with slot then pull backward to remove housing from
headlight assembly.
Fig. 24 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
2. Remove bulb from housing and replace with a new
one.
3. Align housing with slot and insert turn signal housing
(7) into headlight assembly, turn to lock in place.
Head Light Switch Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Torx Bit 27 IP ...............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
1. Remove the four Torx head screws (10) that secure
the instrument panel trim to the instrument panel.
B
B
Fig. 25 Trim Panel Hardware
2. Pull the top of the trim panel (11) away from the instru-
ment panel and disconnect the accessory harness
(12) from the head light switch (13).
3. Depress the tabs on the top and bottom of the head-
light switch (13) and push the switch out of the trim
panel (11).
Fig. 26 Head Light Switch
4. Insert the new head light switch into the opening in the
instrument panel trim (11), making sure that the tabs
all lock in place.
5. Connect the accessory harness (12) to the headlight
switch (13).
6. Push the instrument panel trim into place making sure
that no wires are pinched.
7. Install the four Torx head screws (10) that secure the
instrument panel trim (11) to the instrument panel and
the front cowl.
Turn Signal Switch Replacement
1. Remove the top part of the cup holder (ref Section B)
2. Unplug the connector from the turn signal switch har-
ness to the main electrical harness.
3. Feed the wires, connector and flasher unit down
through the bottom of the cup holder.
4. Remove the plastic cover from the steering column.
5. Loosen the clamp that keeps the turn signal switch in
place on the steering column. Continue loosening the
clamp until the end is free of the worm screw.
6. Remove the turn signal switch assembly including the
clamp.
7. Inspect the black electrical tape on the steering col-
umn, if worn through, remove the old tape and replace
it with new electrical tape to cushion the turn signal
switch and improve the fit to the column.
8. Feed the end of the clamp through the turn signal
switch housing and position the switch on the steering
column over the electrical tape.
9. Start the end of the clamp into the worm screw, mak-
ing sure that the turn signal switch is properly posi-
tioned and tighten securely on the steering column.
10. Snap the steering column cover in place making sure
that the wire harness stays in the cover groove.
11. Route the wire harness under the floor mat to the cup-
holder.
12. Feed the flasher unit and the connector up through the
bottom of the cup holder and secure the flasher unit to
the center of the splash shield tab using a christmas
tree rivet.
13. Plug the turn signal wire harness connector into the
accessory wire harness.
Turn signal Flasher Unit Replacement
1. Remove the top part of the cup holder (ref Section B)
10 6- 9 ft. lbs (8 - 127 Nm)
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2. Unplug the flasher unit from the turn signal wire har-
ness.
3. Install the new flasher unit in the wire harness recepta-
cle.
4. Replace the top part of the cup holder (ref Section B)
Tail Light Assembly Replacement
the tail light assembly (16) to the rear body.
2. Pull the tail light (16) assembly away from the rear
body and disconnect the assembly from the wire har-
ness connector (17).
Fig. 27 Tail Light Assembly
3. Plug the new tail light assembly (15) into the acces-
sory wire harness connector (16) and push the tail
light assembly (16) into the opening.
4. Install the four Torx head screws (15).
Tail Light Lens Replacement
1. Remove the two phillips head screws that secure the
lens to the tail light assembly.
2. Install the new lens and secure in place with the two
phillips head screws.
Tail Light Bulb Replacement
1. Remove the two phillips head screws that secure the
lens to the tail light assembly.
2. Remove the light bulb.
3. Install the new light bulb.
4. Install the lens and secure in place with the two phil-
lips head screws.
Horn Button Replacement
To access the horn button switch for replacement, the
lower and upper rocker panel on the driver side must be
removed as well as the top portion of the cup holder (ref:
Section B).
1. Remove the horn button cover using a flat blade to
work the cover off of the switch.
2. Pull the upper corner of the floormat down to expose
the switch retaining nut.
3. Remove the nut that secures the horn button.
4. Remove the horn button switch from the floor1board.
5. Install the new horn button switch through the floor-
board and secure in place with the hex nut supplied
with the switch.
6. Disconnect the horn button wire harness from the
accessory harness in the lower portion of the cup
holder.
7. Before removing the old horn button wire harness
route the new one along the same path, removing the
old harness clips just before the new clips are placed
on the frame.
8. Route the new horn button harness up through the
flap in the front splash shield and connect it to the
accessory harness.
9. Replace the floormat and install the horn button cover.
Reinstall the rocker panels and the top portion of the cup
holder.
Horn Replacement
The horn is located under the front cowl, mounted to the
frame.
1. Disconnect the accessory wire harness from the horn.
2. Remove the hex head bolt that secures the horn to the
mounting bracket.
3. Position the new horn with the opening to the front of
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the vehicle and secure in place with the hex head bolt.
4. Connect the accessory wire harness to the horn.
State of Charge / Fuel Gauge Replace-
ment
Tool List Qty.
Torx Bit 27 IP............................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
the instrument panel trim (11) to the instrument panel.
Fig. 28 Trim Panel Hardware
2. Pull the top of the trim panel (11) away from the instru-
ment panel and disconnect the harness (21) from the
fuel gauge/state of charge meter (20).
3. Depress the tabs on the fuel gage/state of charge
meter (20) and push the unit out of the trim panel (11).
Fig. 29 Fuel Gage/State of Charge Meter
4. Insert the new fuel gage/state of charge meter (20)
into the opening in the instrument panel trim (11),
making sure that the tabs all lock in place.
5. Connect the accessory harness (21) to the fuel gage/
state of charge meter (20)
6. Push the instrument panel trim (11) into place making
sure that no wires are pinched.
7. Install the four Torx head screws (10) that secure the
instrument panel trim (11) to the instrument panel and
the front cowl.
10 6- 9 ft. lbs (8 - 127 Nm)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION L
REAR SUSPENSION
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GENERAL ..................................................................................................................L - 1
SHOCK ABSORBER..................................................................................................L - 1
REAR LEAF SPRING.................................................................................................L - 2
Fig. 1 Rear Suspension ........................................................................................ L - 1
Fig. 2 Shock Absorber .......................................................................................... L - 2
Fig. 3 Rear Leaf Spring ........................................................................................ L - 3
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Fig. 1 Rear Suspension
GENERAL
In the following text, there are references to removing/installing
hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc.). Hardware that is
otherwise specified. Non specified torques are shown in the
The rear suspension consists of the leaf springs, shocks
and the hardware that connects these items together
and mounts the springs to the axle and to the vehicle
frame. The removal of the rear axle is covered in the
section in this manual titled REAR AXLE.
SHOCK ABSORBER (Ref Fig. 2)
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Floor Jack ....................................................................1
Torx Bit, T-27................................................................1
Wrench,15 mm ............................................................1
Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
To reduce the possibility of personal injury, fol-
low the lifting procedure in Section B of this
Rear Axle
Leaf Spring bracket
Frame
Shock Absorber
Shackle
Leaf Spring
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REAR SUSPENSION
B
manual. Place wheel chocks in front and
behind the front wheels and check the stability
of the vehicle on the jack stands before starting
any repair procedure. Never work on a vehicle
that is supported by a jack alone.
minal.
rear access panel.
2. Remove the rear access panel.
3. Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
instructions provided in Section B of this manual and
support the rear of the vehicles on the outer ends of
the rear bumper.
4. Remove the hex head bolt (5) and washer (4) from the
lower end of the shock absorber.
5. Remove the hex head bolt (1) and washer (2) from the
upper end of the shock absorber.
Fig. 2 Shock Absorber
6. Install the hex head bolt (1) and washer (2) for the
upper shock mount, make sure that the shock (3) is
oriented as shown.
7. Install the hex head bolt (5) and washer (4) through
the lower end of the shock (3) into the mounting
bracket on the axle.
Removal and installation of the shock is
the same for both sides of the vehicle.
Replace any worn or damaged hardware
with new as required.
REAR LEAF SPRING (Ref Fig. 3)
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Floor Jack ....................................................................1
Wrench,15 mm.............................................................1
Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Torque Wrench.............................................................1
If both leaf springs are to be replaced and the rear axle is not
being removed, it is important to remove and replace one leaf
spring at a time. It is recommended that leaf springs be
replaced in pairs .
Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
instructions provided in Section B of this manual.
2. Place a floor jack under the center section of the rear
axle and raise the jack just enough to place a second
set of jack stands under the axle tubes.
3. Remove the two hex nuts (3) from the U-bolt (1) on
the axle allowing the leaf spring plate (2) to slide off of
the U-bolt.
4. Remove the hex head bolts (15) and nuts (11) from
the shackle plates (12) at the rear of the frame.
Remove the flanged urethane bushings (13) and
spacers (14) as well.
1, 5 27 - 32 ft. lbs (36 - 43 Nm)
REAR SUSPENSION
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5. Remove the hex head bolt (7) and nut (4) from the for-
ward leaf spring mounting bracket. The leaf spring
(16) can now be removed from the vehicle.
6. Remove the flanged urethane bushings (6) and the
spacer (5) from the leaf spring.
Installation
to the large flanged urethane bushings (6).
8. Install the large flanged urethane bushings (6) and
spacer (5) in the end of the leaf spring (16) and place
the leaf spring in the forward mounting bracket.
9. Install the hex head bolt (7) and nut (4) to secure the
forward end of the leaf spring in the bracket.
to the flanged urethane bushings (13).
11. Install one set of the smaller flanged urethane bush-
ings (13) and spacer (14) in the rear frame mounting
holes.
12. Position the shackle plates (12) over the bushings and
install the hex head bolt (15) and nut (11).
13. Install the remaining pair of flanged urethane bushings
(13) and spacer (14) in the leaf spring (16). Position
the leaf spring between the shackle plates (12) and
install the hex head bolt (15) and nut (11).
14. Align the pin on the leaf spring (16) with the hole in the
axle bracket and install the leaf spring plate (2) on to
the U-bolt (1). Secure plate in place with two hex nuts
(3) and tighten both nuts equally to the specified
torque.
15. Torque all hardware as specified making sure that the
leaf spring pin remains aligned with the holes in the
axle mounting bracket and the leaf spring mounting
plate.
Removal and installation of the leaf spring is
the same for both sides of the vehicle.
Replace any worn or damaged hardware with
new as required. It is recommended that lock-
ing nuts be replaced after a maximum of 5
removals.

Fig. 3 Rear Leaf Spring
3 22 - 26 ft. lbs (30 - 35 Nm)
4, 11 130-150 ft. lbs (17 - 21 Nm)
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
7
16
11
12
12
13
13
13
13
14
14
15
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION M
REAR AXLE
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REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE....................................................................................M - 1
Checking Torque to Rotate ..............................................................................M - 1
Replacing the Lubricant ...................................................................................M - 1
Fill Procedure For Axles Fitted With Fill Plugs .................................................M - 2
REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................M - 2
Rear Hub..........................................................................................................M - 2
Axle Shaft, Bearing and Seal Removal and Disassembly ................................M - 3
Fig. 1 Rear Axle .................................................................................................. M - 1
Fig. 2 Hub ........................................................................................................... M - 2
Fig. 3 Outer Snap Ring........................................................................................ M - 3
Fig. 4 Remove Axle Shaft .................................................................................... M - 3
Fig. 5 Press Bearing from Shaft........................................................................... M - 3
Fig. 6 Oil Seal Removal ....................................................................................... M - 3
Fig. 7 Seal Installation......................................................................................... M - 4
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Fig. 1 Rear Axle
REAR AXLE MAINTENANCE
The only maintenance required for the first five years or
1000 hours of operation is to check the Torque to Rotate
(TTR) and the periodic inspection of the lubricant level.
Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be
replaced after five years.
Checking the Torque to Rotate
Tool List Qty.
Jack............................................................................. 1
Jack Stands................................................................. 2
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs ................................................. 1
Needle Nosed Pliers.................................................... 1
Socket, 15/16" ............................................................. 1
To check the TTR raise and support the rear of the vehi-
cle in accordance with the instructions provided in Sec-
tion B of this manual.
1. Remove the driver side rear wheel as noted in section
D of this manual.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the castle nut.
3. With the socket and torque wrench apply pressure in a
clockwise motion. If the axle hub moves at 60 ft. lbs or
less replace the differential. The normal range is 80 -
120 ft. lbs of torque. If the torque required to move the
axle shaft is less than 80 ft. lbs but greater than 61 ft.
lbs repeat the check in 250 hours.
Replacing the Lubricant
Tool List Qty.
Jack .............................................................................1
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Rigid Gasket Scraper or Putty Knife............................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Socket, 1/2" .................................................................1
Ratchet Extension........................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Fluid Pump...................................................................1
Flexible Tubing (to fit end of fluid pump................ 3 - 4
In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, the vehi-
cle must be raised and supported on a level plane.
Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
Axle
Hub
Motor
Motor Brake
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B
1. Check axle for Scuff Guard, Remove bolts securing
the .
1. Remove bolts securing the oil pan.
2. Using the rigid gasket scraper and the hammer sepa-
rate the oil pan from the axle.
3. Remove all traces of the old gasket material from the
both surfaces and from the bolt holes.
4. Clean oil pan after emptying the old oil.
5. Apply Permatex RTV or equivalent to the gasket
flange on the oil pan according to product instructions.
6. Install the oil pan, tightening the bolts finger tight and
then tighten to the proper torque value in a cross bolt
pattern.
7. Check axle for Fill plug, if a fill plug is present skip
steps 8-16 and follow the fill procedure for axles with
fill plugs.
8. Remove the driver side rear wheel as shown in the
Tire and Wheel section of this manual.
9. Remove the driver side rear hub as shown in the rear
hub in the next section.
10. Remove the driver side axle shaft as shown in the
next section.
11. Thread flexible tubing into the axle tube, past the seal
and into the gear area.
12. Connect the flexible tubing to the fluid pump.
13. Fill with 25 oz. of Mobile 424 lubricant slowly.
14. Install the axle as shown in the next section.
15. Install the rear hub as shown in the next section.
16. Install the rear wheel as shown in the Tire and Wheel
section of this manual.
Fill Procedure For Axles Fitted With Fill
Plugs.
Latter model axles have a fill plug located on the driver's
side of the axle. Remove the fill plug, insert the flexible
tubing and connect the other end of the tubing to the fluid
pump. Fill with 25 oz. of Mobile 424 lubricant slowly and
replace the fill plug.
Fig. 2 FILL PLUG
REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY
The rear axle is a precision assembly and therefore any
repair or replacement of parts must be done with extreme
care in a clean environment. Before attempting to perform
any service on the axle, read and understand all of the
following text and illustrations before disassembling the
unit.
Handle all splines with extreme care.
Snap rings must be removed and installed with care to
prevent damage of the bearings, seals and bearing
bores
.
It is recommended that whenever a bearing seal or O ring is
removed, it be replaced with a new one regardless of the mile-
age. Always wipe the seals and O rings with a light oil before
installing.
FILL PLUGS
REAR AXLE
B
B
.
Rear Hub
Tool List Qty.
Needle Nose Pliers...................................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Socket, 15/16" ............................................................. 1
Raise the rear of the vehicle in accordance with the
Remove lug nuts and rear wheel as specified in Section
D (Wheels and Tires) of this manual.
1. Remove cotter pin (1).
2. Remove castle nut (2) and flat washer(3).
3. Remove hub (4) from axle splines (5).
Fig. 3 Hub
4. Coat the splines of the axle shaft (5) with a Dow-Corn-
ing Moly Coat TM77 anti-seize compound.
5. Install hub (4) onto the axle shaft splines (5).
6. Install the flat washer (3) and the castle nut (2) onto
the axle.
7. Tighten castle nut (2) to specified torque. If cotter pin
(1) can not pass through the hole in the axle shaft con-
tinue to tighten the nut until the hole in the shaft aligns
with an opening in the nut to allow the cotter pin will
pass through. Once the cotter pin (1) is through the
nut and shaft, split the legs and bend in opposite
directions.
Axle Shaft, Bearing and Seal Removal and
Disassembly
Tool List Qty.
Arbor Press..................................................................1
Bearing Separator........................................................1
Needle Nose Pliers......................................................1
Internal Snap Ring Pliers.............................................1
Slide Hammer (E-Z-GO P/N 18753-G1) ......................1
Seal Puller ...................................................................1
Seal Installer (E-Z-GO P/N 18739-G1) ........................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Remove the wheel and the hub from the axle.
1. Remove the outer snap ring from the axle tube.
Fig. 4 Outer Snap Ring
2. Attach a slide hammer to the axle shaft thread and
remove the axle and bearing from the axle tube.
Fig. 5 Remove Axle Shaft
3. Remove the bearing by supporting the inner race of
the bearing on an arbor press bed and applying pres-
sure to the threaded end of the axle shaft.
2 70 ft. lbs (95 Nm)
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Fig. 6 Press Bearing from Shaft
4. Remove the inner snap ring.
Use care to prevent damage to the inner surface of the
axle tube at the seal area.
5. Remove the oil seal using a seal puller.
Fig. 7 Oil Seal Removal
6. Install the new oil seal using the seal installer (E-Z-GO
P/N 18739-G1) to drive the seal into its correct posi-
tion.
Fig. 8 Seal Installation
7. Install the inner snap ring.
To prevent damage to the oil seal, lightly coat the axle
shaft with bearing grease and support the shaft during
installation.
8. Carefully insert the axle shaft and bearing through the
oil seal. Rotate the shaft until the spline engages with
the differential side gears.
9. Install the outer snap ring.
Install the rear hub according to the instructions in the
Rear Hub section.
Bearing
Separator
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REAR AXLE
B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION N
WEATHER PROTECTION
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TOP AND WINDSHIELD........................................................................................... N - 1
WINDSHIELD............................................................................................................ N - 2
GOLF CAR TOP........................................................................................................ N - 2
2 + 2 TOP.................................................................................................................. N - 4
Fig. 1 Top and Windshield.................................................................................... N - 1
Fig. 2 Windshield.................................................................................................. N - 2
Fig. 3 Golf Car Top............................................................................................... N - 3
Fig. 4 2 + 2 Top.................................................................................................... N - 4
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Fig. 1 Top and Windshield
TOP AND WINDSHIELD
The top does not provide protection from roll
over or falling objects.
The windshield does not provide protection
from tree limbs or flying objects.
The top and windshield are designed for weather protec-
tion only.
Clean with lots of water and a clean cloth. Minor
scratches in the windshield may be removed using a
commercial plastic polish or Plexus plastic cleaner.
Trailering
Personal injury to occupants of other highway
vehicles may occur if vehicle and contents are
not adequately secured to the trailer.
Do not ride on a vehicle being trailered.
Remove the windshield before trailering.
Maximum towing speed for a vehicle with a top
is 50 mph (80 kph).
If the vehicle is to be transported on a trailer at highway
speeds, the windshield and top must be removed and
the seat bottom secured. Always check that the vehicle
and contents are adequately secured before trailering
the vehicle.
Sun top
Windshield
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B
WINDSHIELD
Tool List Qty.
Torx Bit, 50 IP.............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, Inch-Pound........................................ 1
Rubber Mallet .............................................................. 1
Flat Screw Driver ......................................................... 1
1. Remove two torx head screws (1) from the lower por-
tion of the windshield.
2. Release the rubber latches (2) and fold the top portion
of the windshield down.
3. Carefully pull the outer edge of the windshield sash (3)
forward and slide the flat screw driver into the open-
ing. Pull towards the front of the vehicle separating the
sash from the front strut. Repeat for the other side.
4. To reinstall the windshield, hang the windshield on the
front strut using the rubber latches (2) on the top por-
tion of the windshield.
5. Align the holes in the lower section with the holes in
the front strut. Alignment guides (long thin screw
driver or bolts) may be helpful in keeping the holes
aligned as the windshield is carefully pushed onto the
front strut.
6. Install two torx head screws (1) carefully, do not over
tighten.
Fig. 2 Windshield
GOLF CAR TOP
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Ratchet Extension........................................................1
Wrench, 15 mm............................................................1
Torque Wrench, Inch-Pound........................................1
Flat Screwdriver ...........................................................1
If vehicle is equipped with a windshield remove it before
working with the top.
Removal
1. Remove six flanged hex nuts (1) and the hex bolts (2)
securing the top to the struts.
2. Lift the top off of the struts and set it aside.
3. Remove the access cover (5) by sliding a flat screw-
driver under the edge of it and prying it away from the
instrument panel, repeat for the other side.
4. Remove the two hex head bolts (6) from each side
that secure the front strut to the vehicle, lift the strut up
until it clears the instrument panel and cowl.
5. Remove the rubber grommets (7) from the front strut
holes if they did not come off with the struts.
6. Remove four flanged hex nuts (3) from inside the
sweater basket then remove the four hex head bolts
(4) that slide through the rear top strut, lift the strut up
to clear the sweater basket. Repeat for the other side
Installation
1. Place the rubber grommets (7) into the holes in the
front cowl making sure that they are oriented properly
for each side. The grommet should follow the contour
of the body.
2. Position the front strut with the bend angled to the rear
of the vehicle, slide the strut through the grommets
and into position. Looking through the access holes
align the holes in the strut with the holes in the frame
and insert the hex head bolts (6). Do not tighten hard-
ware.
3. Position the rear struts so that they are bent to the out-
side of the vehicle and the top legs point to the front of
the vehicle. Align the mounting holes in each strut with
1 124 - 142 in. lbs (14 - 16 Nm)
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B
the matching holes in the sweater basket and seat
back support, install the hex head bolts (5) and nuts
(4) finger tight only.
4. Place the top onto the struts and install six hex head
bolts (2) down through the top and struts, place the
nuts (1) on finger tight.
5. Make sure that the grommets (7) on the front strut are
in place.
6. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque.
7. Replace the access covers (5) in the instrument
panel.
DO NOT over tighten fasteners. Exceeding the specified
torque value will crush the strut tubes.
Fig. 3 Golf Car Top
2, 4 71 - 98 in. lbs (8 - 11 Nm)
6 177 - 203 in. lbs (20 - 23 Nm)
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2 + 2 TOP
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 15 mm............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Ratchet Extension ....................................................... 1
Wrench, 15 mm........................................................... 1
Torque Wrench, Inch-Pound........................................ 1
Flat Screwdriver........................................................... 1
If vehicle is equipped with a windshield remove it before
working with the top.
Removal
1. Remove four hex nuts (10) and the hex bolts (8)
securing the rear of the top (3) to the struts (5 & 6).
2. Remove two hex nuts (10) and hex bolts (13) with
spacers (12) securing the top (3) at the front to the
strut (4)
Fig. 4 2 + 2 Top
6
3
5
4
4
3
5
6
5
6
9
3
8
11
1
10
12
13
10
14
15
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3. Lift the top (3) off of the struts and set it aside.
4. Remove the access cover (1) by sliding a flat screw-
driver under the edge of it and prying it away from the
instrument panel, repeat for the other side.
5. Remove the two hex head bolts (11) from each side
that secure the front strut to the vehicle, lift the strut
(4) up until it clears the instrument panel and cowl.
6. Remove the rubber grommets (14 & 15) from the front
strut holes if they did not come off with the struts.
7. Remove two hex bolts (9) from one rear strut (5 or 6)
then, repeat for the other side.
Installation
1. Place the rubber grommets (14 & 15) into the holes in
the front cowl making sure that they are oriented prop-
erly for each side. The grommet should follow the con-
tour of the body.
2. Position the front strut (4) with the bend angled to the
rear of the vehicle, slide the strut through the grom-
mets and into position. Looking through the access
holes align the holes in the strut with the holes in the
frame and insert the hex head bolts (11). Do not
tighten hardware.
3. Position the rear struts (5 & 6) so that they are bent to
the outside of the vehicle and the top legs point to the
rear of the vehicle. Align the mounting holes in each
strut with the matching holes in the seat back support,
install the hex head bolts (9) finger tight only.
4. Place the top onto the struts and install two hex head
bolts (13) and spacers (12) at the front through the
struts, place the nuts (10) only finger tight.
5. Install four hex head bolts (8) and hex nuts (10)
through the rear struts (5 & 6) only finger tight.
6. Make sure that the grommets (14 & 15) on the front
strut (4) are in place.
7. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque.
8. Replace the access covers (1) in the instrument
panel.
DO NOT over tighten fasteners. Exceeding the specified
torque value will crush the strut tubes.
10 133 - 159 in. lbs (15 - 18 Nm)
9, 11 177 - 203 in. lbs (20 - 23 Nm)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION O
TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
Page O-i Repair and Service Manual
HOW TO USE THE HAND HELD DIAGNOSTIC UNIT.............................................. O - 1
MENUS ..................................................................................................................... O - 1
Diagnostics Report ........................................................................................... O - 1
Battery and Warranty ....................................................................................... O - 3
Error Messages................................................................................................ O - 4
Warning Messages .......................................................................................... O - 4
Setting Top Speed and Performance Profiles .................................................. O - 4
Course Energy Consumption ........................................................................... O - 4
ERROR AND WARNING TABLE............................................................................... O - 5
DIGITAL VOLT OHM METER ................................................................................. O - 12
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................. O - 12
ACCESSORY HARNESS........................................................................................ O - 12
POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................................... O - 13
Fig. 1 Hand Held Diagnostic Unit ..........................................................................O - 1
Fig. 2 DVOM ........................................................................................................O - 7
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HOW TO USE THE HAND HELD DIAG-
NOSTIC UNIT
The E-Z-GO Hand Held Diagnostic Unit, P/N 606215 is
used for troubleshooting, tuning, programming and the
retrieval of warranty information on the 48V AC golf car.
Fig. 1 Hand Held Diagnostic Unit
The hand held diagnostic unit is connected to the vehi-
cle by plugging the power cord connector into the recep-
tacle located under the vehicle cup holder.
The E-Z-GO logo will display when the unit is first pow-
ered up, then the menu title is displayed on the first line
of the display screen with the menu selections indented
under it.
The vertical bar along the left side of the display screen
moves up and down when buttons 1 or 5 are pressed.
The length of the bar also changes depending on how
many items are in a menu. When the bar is positioned at
the top arrow the beginning of the menu has been
reached; if the bar has reached the arrow at the bottom
of the screen there are no more menu choices available.
To access the different diagnostic functions, use the five
control buttons to scroll through the menus.

Buttons 1 and 5 will move the cursor up and down
through the menu, button 4 will show the sub menu for
the highlighted item. Button 2 will return to the top level
menu. Button 3 is used as enter or return; hold the
button for 3 seconds.
MENUS
The Hand Held Diagnostic Unit, when connected to the
vehicle, will provide access to information on the follow-
ing:
DIAGNOSTICS REPORT (real time read only)
1. BATTERY VOLTAGE: displayed as VOLTAGE, the
next line displays HIGH, the actual voltage or LOW.
in tenths of a volt
DISPLAY SCREEN
CONTROL BUTTONS
POWER CORD
SERVICE MENU
DIAG REPORT
BATTERY/WARRANTY
ERRORS
WARNINGS
SETUP PERFORMANCE
COURSE ENERGY
BAR
MENU TITLE HIGHLIGHTED MENU ITEM
ARROW
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2. CALCULATED BATTERY CURRENT: displayed as
CURRENT, the next line displays calculated current
as LOW, the actual number in DC Amps or as
HIGH.
3. STATE OF CHARGE: displayed as SOC, the next
line displays the state of charge for the battery pack as
NORMAL or LOW BATT.
4. THROTTLE SENSOR VOLTAGE: displayed as
THROTVOLT, the next line displays the sensor volt-
age as LOW, NORMAL or HIGH.
5. THROTTLE SWITCH POSITION: displayed as
THROTTLESW, the next line displays the switch volt-
age as NORMAL or HIGH.
.
6. BRAKE SENSOR VOLTAGE: displayed as BRAKE-
VOLT, the next line displays the sensor voltage as
LOW, NORMAL or HIGH.
7. BRAKE SWITCH POSITION: displayed as BRAKE
SW the next line displays the switch voltage as NOR-
MAL or HIGH
.
8. MOTOR COMMAND SPEED: displayed as CMD-
SPEED, the next line displays the speed in RPMs
(revolutions per minute) that is being requested of the
motor by the pedal position.
9. MOTOR ACTUAL SPEED: displayed as
ACTSPEED, the next line displays the actual motor
speed in RPMs.
.
10. MOTOR CURRENT: displayed as AC CURRENT,
the next line displays the AC current in Amps.
11. MOTOR TEMPERATURE: displayed as MOTOR-
TEMP, the next line displays the internal motor tem-
perature in C.
12. FORWARD SWITCH: displayed as FWD SWITCH,
the next line displays the switch position as ON or
OFF
13. REVERSE SWITCH: displayed as REV SWITCH, the
next line displays the direction selection as ON or
OFF
14. RUN TOW SWITCH POSITION: displayed as RUN
TOW SW, the next line displays the position of the
run/tow switch as RUN or TOW
.
15. REVERSE WARNING BUZZER: displayed as
BUZZER, the next line displays the buzzer state as
ON or OFF
DIAG REPORT
VOLTAGE
49.28 V
CURRENT
5.4 A
SOC
NORMAL
DIAG REPORT
THROT VOLT
NORMAL
THROTTLE SW
NORMAL
BRAKE VOLT
NORMAL
DIAG REPORT
THROTTLE SW
NORMAL
BRAKE VOLT
NORMAL
BRAKE SW
NORMAL
DIAG REPORT
CMD SPEED
3544 RPM
ACT SPEED
3540 RPM
AC CURRENT
5.0 A
DIAG REPORT
AC CURRENT
5.0 A
MOTOR TEMP
17 C
FWD SWITCH
ON
DIAG REPORT
FWD SWITCH
ON
REV SWITCH
OFF
RUN TOW SW
RUN
B
B
16. SOLENOID: displayed as SOLENOID, the next line
displays the solenoid state as ON or OFF
17. ELECTRIC BRAKE CURRENT: displayed as

EBRAKECURR, the next line displays the brake cur-
rent as a three place decimal in Amps; the brake cur-
rent displayed below is 3 milliAmps.

BATTERY AND WARRANTY (read only)
Display parameters based on the data stored in the ve-
hicle controller
.
1. STATE OF BATTERY CHARGE: displayed as SOC-
BATT, the next line displays the battery pack state of
charge; the battery pack state of charge shown below
is 85%.
2. TOTAL AMP-HOURS: displayed as TOTAL AH, this
is the total Amp-Hours used for the life of the car.
3. TOTAL MINUTES: displayed as TOTAL, this is the
total running time of the vehicle, the next line displays
the hours
.
4. TOTAL ROUNDS: displayed as EST TOTAL RNDS,
the next line displays the number of rounds as calcu-
lated based on 42 minutes running time per round
played.
5. CHARGE CONSUMED: displayed as CHARGE, the
next line displays the total charge consumed in kw-hrs
.
The HISTORY screen displays the number of amp
hours, the minutes and the miles
.
DIAG REPORT
RUN TOW SW
RUN
BUZZER
OFF
SOLENOID
ON
DIAG REPORT
BUZZER
OFF
SOLENOID
ON
EBRAKE CUR
0.003 A
BATTERY/WARRANTY
STATUS
HISTORY
STATUS
SOC BATT
85 %
TOTAL AH
29 AH
TOTAL
54 H
STATUS
TOTAL
65 H
EST TOTAL RNDS
65.7 RNDS
CHARGE
0.81 kWH
HISTORY

52 100 1
AH MIN MILES
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ERROR MESSAGES

1. Current Error Message is displayed on the
ERROR STATUS screen
2. Past 7 Error Codes are displayed on ERROR LOG
screen. The error code along with the run time when
the error occurred
.
WARNING MESSAGES

SETTING TOP SPEED AND PERFORMANCE
PROFILES (read and write)
To change the speed, scroll down the list and highlight
one of the vehicles; Airport, Shuttle or Golf 1, 2, 3 & 4
profiles. After selecting the desired speed press the en-
ter key (button 3) then turn the key switch to OFF, once
the key switch is turned back on the vehicle will display
the new speed setting on the hand held unit.
COURSE ENERGY CONSUMPTION (read
only)
1. Start and Stop the Record Function: display as
START, STOP or CLEAR
2. Scroll down to START and press the enter key
(button 3) to begin recording the energy consump-
tion.
3. Drive vehicle around the course as it would be
driven during a round of golf.
4. To STOP the recording make sure that STOP is
highlighted and press the enter key (button 3). The
energy consumed will be displayed on the screen.
4. Selecting CLEAR and pressing the enter key
(button 3) will erase all data that is displayed on the
screen.
SERVICE MENU
DIAG REPORT
BATTERY/WARRANTY
WARNINGS
COURSE ENERGY
ERRORS
ERRORS
ERROR LOG
ERROR STATUS
EERROR LOG EERROR LOG
CODE LTIME
25107 100.8
25106 91.5
9.1
12833 83.5
SERVICE MENU
WARNINGS
ERRORS
HISTORY
ERROR STATUS
ERROR LOG
STATUS
SETUP PERFORMANCE
GOLF 4 - 14.5
SHUTTLE - 10.5
GOLF 3 - 13.5
AIRPORT - 8.0
GOLF 1 - 11.5
GOLF 2 - 12.5
COURSE ENERGY
KW HRS :
RUNNING TIME :
TOTAL AH :
BATTCHAR :
CLEAR
START
B
B
CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSES DIAGNOSTIC STEP
ACTION (post diagnos-
tics)
8976 AC Over Current
1. Software detects motor cur-
rent 50% higher than controller
peak rated current. NOTE: this
error is seldom seen. It is usu-
ally the result of motor parame-
ters such as stator inductance
or resistance being out of spec.
Transient Events can also
cause this error without a com-
ponent failure
1. Turn key to OFF and then back ON. If
car does not run proceed to step 2.
2. Disconnect U, V, W from controller. Check
resistance between U -V, V-W, and U-W,
each should be 0.4-0.8 Ohms. If readings
are out of range see ACTION 1. If readings
are in range and car does not run proceed to
step 3.
3. Remove controller from the non-running
car and install it in a running car, if this vehi-
cle does not run with this controller the con-
troller is suspect. See ACTION 2
1. Replace Motor
2. Replace Controller
9024 AC Short Circuit
1. Short circuit detected in con-
troller, motor cable or motor.
1. Turn key to OFF and then back ON. If
car does not run proceed to step 2.
2. Disconnect U, V, W from controller. Check
resistance between U -V, V-W, and U-W,
each should be 0.4-0.8 Ohms. If readings
are out of range see ACTION 1. If readings
are in range and car does not run proceed to
step 3.
3. Remove controller from the non-running
car and install it in a running car, if this vehi-
cle does not run with this controller the con-
troller is suspect. See ACTION 2
1. Replace Motor
2. Replace Controller
12576 DC Bus Timeout
1. DC Bus voltage has not
reached 24 volts within 10 sec-
onds after key switch start.
1. Check battery voltage across all 4 batter-
ies, voltage should read 42 VDC minimum, if
O.K. proceed to step 2.
2. Check voltage across solenoid contacts, if
more than 3 VDC but less than 24 VDC pro-
ceed to step 3, if not see ACTION 3.
3. Remove resistor control module connec-
tion to controller B- terminal, if error status
changes follow ACTION 1.
1. Replace resistor control
module.
2. If error does reoccur
then replace controller.
3. Replace solenoid.
12817
DC Bus High - Soft-
ware Detected
1. Battery Pack voltage is over
63 volts. NOTE: It is unlikely
this error will occur in the fac-
tory. If it occurs in the field dur-
ing regenerative braking,
energy is transferred from the
controller back to the battery
pack raising the DC Bus volt-
age and battery pack terminal
voltage only if the energy burn
circuit is not properly function-
ing.
1. Verify that all battery wires are securely
fastened and have less than 0.1 ohms resis-
tance between wire terminal and battery
post.
2. Check the battery voltage across all 4 bat-
teries, voltage should read 63 VDC MAXI-
MUM.
3. Check voltage across solenoid contacts. If
ceed to step 3, if it does not fall in this range
follow ACTION 3.
4. Verify power resistor ohm reading is
between 0.2 and 0.5 ohms.
tion to controller B- terminal. If error status
1. Tighten or replace loose
or high resistance power
wire connections.
2. Replace power resistor.
module.
5. If error continues,
replace the controller.
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12818
DC Bus High -
Hardware Detected
1. Battery Pack voltage is over
67 volts. NOTE: It is unlikely
this error will occur in the fac-
tory and very rarely in the field.
If it occurs in the field the most
likely cause is a loose power
wire or and internal controller
fault
post.
MUM.
follow ACTION 3.
wire connections.
module.
12833
DC Bus Low - Soft-
ware Detected
1. Controller DC Bus voltage
has dropped below 18 volts.
post.
teries, voltage should read 42 VDC Mini-
mum.
follow ACTION 3.
wire connections.
module.
16912 Motor Temp High
1. Vehicle is heavily loaded or
overloaded.
2. Motor temperature of greater
than or equal to 150C (302F),
NOTE: 1300 ohms equals a
motor temperature of 150C.
1. Check external motor temperature, it
should be less than 120C (248F).
2. Check thermocouple resistance, it should
be more than 400 ohms and less than 1300
ohms. If not between these numbers perform
ACTION 3.
1. Allow motor to cool.
2. Reduce payload or
travel grade.
3. Replace motor.
4. Replace the controller.
17168
Heat Sink Temp
High
1. Vehicle is heavily loaded or
overloaded.
2. Controller temperature is
greater than or equal to 120C
(248F).
1. Check the external heat sink temperature,
it should be less than 80C (176F).
1. Allow to cool.
2. Reduce payload or
travel grade.
20753
15V Supply Low
Voltage
1. Problem with the reverse
warning alarm (shorted)
2. Problem with controllers
internal 15 volt supply.
1. With vehicle OFF, unplug 23 pin connec-
tor from the controller and measure the
reverse alarm resistance, value should be
between 100 ohms and 500 ohms. Perform
ACTION 1.
2. With vehicle OFF, unplug 23 pin connec-
tor from the controller and measure the relay
resistance, value should be between 1 ohm
and 50 ohms. Perform ACTION 2.
1. Replace reverse alarm.
2. Replace controller.
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20755
5V Supply Low or
High Voltage
1. Typically caused by a short
in the 5 volt wire harness.
2. Malfunction in the control-
lers 5 volt (sensor) supply.
3. SOC meter (if equipped)
may be shorted.
4. Resistor control module may
be shorted.
1. Check both +5V and 5V GND to chassis,
resistance should be more than 10k ohms, if
less perform ACTION 1.
2. Check throttle and brake sensor for a short
condition, if shorted perform ACTION 2.
3. Check motor encoder for a short condition,
if shorted perform ACTION 3.
4. Check SOC meter (if equipped) for a short
condition, if shorted perform ACTION 4.
1. Replace wire harness.
2. Replace sensor.
3. Replace encoder.
4. Replace SOC meter.
21008
Current Sensor Off-
set Calibration Error
1.Error detected in controller
current measurement hard-
ware.
1. Verify that U, V and W motor wires are
securely fastened and have less than 0.1
ohms resistance between wire terminal and
power post.
2.Check resistance between U-V, V-W and
U-W, each should be 0.4 - 0.8 ohms.
21520
Open Drain Outputs
Current High
1. Current in an open drain out-
put (reverse warning alarm,
park brake, resistor control,
solenoid or brake relay) is
more than rated current.
1. Check each output drain device (reverse
warning alarm, park brake, resistor control,
solenoid or brake relay) for a shorted condi-
tion (less than 0.1 ohms) with the key in the
OFF position.
1. If shorted condition is
found replace shorted
component.
25104 Direction Error
1. Occurs only when the
reverse and forward signals
are simultaneously selected
(normally a short condition in
either the key switch or wiring)
1. Remove key switch, with switch in FWD
and check A-C and A-D, either A-C or A-D
when tested should read less than 0.1 ohms,
NOT BOTH.
2. Repeat step 1 with switch in REV, if step
1 or 2 fail see ACTION 1.
3. Remove 23 pin connector form controller,
check mating connector to key switch, pin C
and D for a reading of less than 0.1 ohms, if
over 0.1 ohms see ACTION 2.
4. If steps 1 - 3 check out good then see
ACTION 3.
1. Replace key switch.
2. Replace wiring harness.
25105
Throttle Sensor
Error
1. Throttle position sensor has
a low voltage condition, less
than 0.35 volts.
a high voltage condition,
greater than 4.8 volts.
a voltage less than 0.85 volts
when throttle switch closes.
1. Verify that the 5 volt out put range is 5
volts 0.1 volts.
2. Turn key switch to N and place that the
accelerator pedal is in the upright position.
3. Verify that accelerator pedal arm is in con-
tact with the rubber bumper, if not in contact
with bumper see ACTION 1.
4. Verify the throttle sensor voltage is
between 0.35 volts and 4.8 volts. If not in
range see ACTION 2.
5. Verify the throttle sensor voltage is less
than or equal to 0.85 volts when throttle
switch closes. If greater than 0.85 volts see
ACTION 3.
6. Verify other 5 volt supply devices; motor
encoder, resistor module and brake sensor.
7. If diagnostic steps 1 and 3-6 fail see
ACTION 5.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace throttle sensor.
3. Replace throttle switch.
4. Repair or replace bad
device.
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25106
Reverse Alarm Test
Failed
1. Reverse warning alarm
failed at startup check. The
controller tests for a completed
reverse warning alarm circuit.
1. Turn key switch to OFF and unplug 23 pin
connector from controller.
2. Check the reverse warning alarm for a
shorted condition, less than 0.1 ohms, by
measuring between pin 10 and pin 13 with
the Run/Tow switch in the TOW position. If
test is greater than 0.1 ohms see ACTION 1.
3. Turn key switch to R and verify voltage to
the reverse warning alarm is 48 volts, if not
then see ACTION 2.
1. Replace reverse warn-
ing alarm.
2. Replace wiring
3. Replace controller
25107
Mechanical Brake
Failed
1. Parking brake failed to pre-
vent motor from rotating during
the park brake startup test.
NOTE: this fault may occur if
the key switch is turned to
OFF and then to ON quickly
while the vehicle is moving.
1. Turn key switch to OFF and try to push
the vehicle, it should NOT move.
2. Unplug the harness from the motor brake.
3. Verify brake coil resistance is 27 3 ohms,
if out of range see ACTION 1.
4. Verify that friction disk is in alignment, if
not aligned see ACTION 2.
5. Turn key switch to ON and with the Run/
Tow switch to RUN and try to push the car.
1. Replace motor brake.
2. Realign the friction disk.
25108 Brake Sensor Error
Brake position sensor input is
out of range, there are three
conditions which can cause
this error.
1. Low sensor voltage, less
than 0.35 volts.
2. High sensor voltage, greater
than 4.8 volts.
3. Sensor voltage greater than
0.85 volts when brake switch
closes.
1. Verify that the 5 volt out put range is 5 0.1
volts.
2. Turn key switch to N and check that the
accelerator pedal is in the upright position.
3. Verify that accelerator pedal arm is in con-
tact with the rubber bumper, if not in contact
with bumper see ACTION 1.
4. Verify the throttle sensor voltage is
between 0.35 volts and 4.8 volts. If not in
range see ACTION 2.
5. Verify the throttle sensor voltage is less
than or equal to 0.85 volts when throttle
switch closes. If greater than 0.85 volts see
ACTION 3.
6. Verify other 5 volt supply devices; motor
encoder, resistor module and brake sensor.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace throttle sensor.
3. Replace throttle switch.
4. Repair or replace bad
device.
33024 CAN Timeout
1. This error occurs when the
controller and the handled
devices stop communicating.
1. Check for a loose handheld connection or
a damaged handheld. Replace the CAN Bus
plug (run plug).
1. Cycle the key switch
(turn it off then back on).
2. Depress accelerator
pedal, release and
depress again.
Warning Drive Fault
1. Indicates the current error is
the result of a condition internal
to the controller. The message
can appear in combination with
one of the above error mes-
sages.
1. Trouble shoot according to the controller
error message displayed.
1. Replace motor control-
ler
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Warning DC Bus Low
DC Bus voltage is less than 24
volts.
post.
teries, voltage should read 42 VDC MINI-
MUM.
follow ACTION 3.
wire connections.
module.
Warning DC Bus High
Controller DC Bus voltage is
greater than 67 volts.
post.
MUM.
follow ACTION 3.
wire connections.
module.
Warning BDI Calibration
1. The DC Bus measurement
system is not calibrated.
no diagnostic steps to perform 1. Replace the controller
Warning Motor Temp High
1. Measured motor tempera-
ture is greater than 140C
(284F) but less than 150C
(302F). Linear torque current
reduction is active, drivability is
affected (reduced speed).
1. Check external motor temperature, should
be less than 120C (248F).
2. Check thermocouple resistance, should be
more than 400 ohms and less than 1300
ohms, if out of range perform ACTION 3.
1. Allow time to cool.
2. Reduce payload or driv-
ing grade.
3. Replace motor.
Warning Motor Temp Sensor
1. Motor temperature sensor is
shorted or not connected.
1. Check external motor temperature, should
be less than 120C (248F).
2. Check thermocouple resistance, should be
more than 400 ohms and less than 1300
ohms, if out of range perform ACTION 3.
ing grade.
3. Replace motor.
Warning
Heat Sink Temp
Low
1. Controller heat sink temper-
ature is less than -20C (-4F).
Max torque current reduction is
active, drivability is affected.
This condition normally goes
away after a few minutes of
operation when the heat sink
warms up to a temperature
greater than -20C (-4F).
1. Check external heat sink temperature, it
should be more than -20C (-4F).
2. If heat sink temperature is greater than
-20C (-4F) then see ACTION 2.
1. Warm vehicle to greater
than -20C (-4F).
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Warning
Heat Sink Temp
High
1. Measured heat sink temper-
ature is greater than 85C
(185F) but less than 115C
(239F), linear torque current
reduction is active, drivability is
affected.
1. Check external heat sink temperature,
should be less than 80C (176F).
ing grade.
Warning
Heat Sink Temp
Sens
1. Heat sink temperature sen-
sor shorted or not connected.
1. Check external heat sink temperature, it
should be more than -20C (-4F) and less
than 80C (176F).
2. If heat sink temperature is greater than
-20C (-4F) and less than 70C (158F) then
see ACTION 2
1. Allow time to warm or
cool depending upon tem-
perature.
Warning Default Parameter
Default parameters are in
place.
1. This warning is normal the
first time the controller is pow-
ered up after down loading new
software.
2. If not after new software
download this indicates a prob-
lem with the EEPROM.
1. Cycle the key switch to OFF then back to
"F".
Warning Power Reduction
1. This warning occurs in con-
junction with other motor and
heat sink temperature warn-
ings and indicates that max
torque current reduction is in
affect.
1. Refer to trouble shooting steps for the
motor and controller temperature warning
conditions.
- - -
Warning Cur Meas Cal
1. The controllers AC current
measurement system is not
calibrated
No diagnostic steps 1. Replace controller
Warning Speed Sensor 1. Sensor or wire failure
1. Check pedal functions in diagnostic real
time.
1. Replace pedal sensor.
Warning OD Current High
1. The current in an open drain
output (reverse warning alarm,
park brake, resistor control,
solenoid or brake relay) is
greater than 2.5 amps.
1. Check each output drain device (reverse
warning alarm, park brake, resistor control,
solenoid and brake relay) for a shorted con-
dition, less than 0.1 ohms with the key switch
turned to OFF
1. If shorted condition is
found replace the shorted
component.
Warning Charger Connected
1. Battery charger is connected
to the car. Driving is prohibited
while charger is connected.
1. Check for charger connection to the vehi-
cle.
2. Check charger receptacle for water inges-
tion or a shorted condition (is the green LED
on?).
1. Disconnect the charger
from vehicle.
2. Replace charger recep-
tacle.
Warning Brake Slipping
1.Controller has detected
motor rotation while brake is
engaged
1. Can occur when key switch is turned to
OFF while vehicle is moving.
2. Check for vehicle resistance to movement
with key switch turned to OFF, if vehicle
moves see ACTION 1.
1. Replace motor brake
tics)
B
B
Warning
Throttle Switch
Closed (Dump cir-
cuit monitoring tim-
eout)
1. If this occurs with the key
switch turned on: Throttle
switch is closed at key start,
the throttle switch must be
opened momentarily before
driving is permitted.
2. If this occurs other than
immediately after the key
switch is turned on: Energy
dump monitoring detects
energy dump circuit is continu-
ously on for more than 30 sec-
onds.
1. Turn key switch to OFF.
2. Release throttle, check throttle switch, it
should be open, if closed see ACTION 1.
3. Check resistor control module (DI 2 pin
14), if shorted see ACTION 2.
1. Replace throttle switch
module.
Warning Brake Switch Open
1. Current in brake circuit is
greater than 100 mAmps with
brake energized. Controller
limits drive torque current to
zero in this condition.
1. Normally occurs with a panic stop.
Release brake pedal.
2. Check brake switch for closed position, if
open see ACTION 1.
3. Check wiring for open brake circuit, if open
see ACTION 2.
1. Replace brake switch.
2. Replace wiring.
Warning BDI Low
Battery pack voltage is below
25%.
1. Check battery voltage across all 4 batter-
ies, voltage should read 42 VDC MINIMUM.
post.
between 0.2 ohms and 0.5 ohms.
tion to controller B- terminal, if error status
changes see ACTION 3.
1. Fully charge battery
pack
wire connections.
module.
5. If error continues
replace controller.
tics)
B
B
DIGITAL VOLT OHM METER
A typical DVOM (digital volt ohm meter) is shown. A rec-
ommended model is available through the Service Parts
Department as P/N 27481-G01. For the purpose of this
section, the red probe (+) and black probe (-) are used.
Any DVOM may be used, however the controls, dis-
plays, accuracy and features may vary depending on the
make and model. Always follow the meter manufactur-
ers recommendations and instruction for the use and
care of the meter.
Fig. 2 DVOM
TROUBLESHOOTING
In order to effectively troubleshoot the circuits that in-
clude the horn, lighting, brake/turn signals and gauges,
the technician must be able to use the wiring diagram
and a DVOM.
The wiring diagram shows the path followed by voltage
or a signal from its origination point to its destination.
Each wire is indicated by color.
The technician should use simple logic troubleshooting
in order to reduce the number of steps required to iso-
late the problem.
Example 1: If the vehicle will not start or none of the
lights function (or burn dimly) the battery should be test-
ed before trying to troubleshoot the lighting circuit.
Example 2: If a problem occurs in the lighting circuit that
results in only one of the headlights not working, there is
no reason to check battery wiring or the fuse since it is
obvious that voltage is present. Since bulbs will burn out
over time, the obvious place to start is at the headlight
that is not functioning. if power is present at the connec-
tor and the ground wiring is satisfactory, the only possi-
bilities that exist are a burned out bulb or a poor contact
between the connectors and the headlight.
If power is not present but the other headlight functions,
a wiring problem is indicated between the two head-
lights.
In some cases where battery voltage is expected, the
easiest way to test the circuit is to set the DVOM to DC
volts and place the negative (-) probe of the DVOM to
the negative battery terminal. Move the positive (+)
probe to each wire termination starting at the battery and
working out to the device that is not working. Be sure to
check both sides of all switches and fuses.
When no battery voltage is found, the problem lies
between the point where no voltage is detected and the
last place that voltage, was detected. In circuits where
no voltage is expected, the same procedure may be
used except that the DVOM is set to continuity. Place
the negative (-) probe on a wire terminal at the begin-
ning of the circuit and work towards the device that is
not working with the positive (+) probe. When continuity
is no longer indicated, a failed conductor or device is
indicated.
ACCESSORY WIRING HARNESS
After determining that there is power to the fuse and the
fuse is good, continue checking the circuit using the pro-
cedures previously used to check the power supply, i.e.
loose or rusted connections, bare wires, continuity of the
wiring from terminal to terminal, operating condition of
switch, etc.
Use the wiring diagram to check correct wiring and wire
routing. If there is power at the fuse end of the wire,
there must also be power at the other end of the wire at
the switch or electrical accessory, and eventually at the
ground connection. Electricity must flow from the fuse
through the full length of the circuit to the ground con-
nection. Any interruption of electricity flow must be cor-
rected, whether by repairing or replacing the wire, the
switch or the accessory.
COVER
DATA-H
SWITCH
RANGE
SWITCH
TRANSISTOR
SOCKET
+TEST LEAD
- TEST LEAD
TEST RECEPTACLES
FUNCTION SELECTOR
SWITCH
CONTINUITY TEST
DIODE TEST, AC/DC
CURRENT TOGGLE
SWITCH
DIGITAL DISPLAY
Page O-13
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POWER SUPPLY
Tool List Qty.
DVOM.......................................................................... 1
Check For Loose or Bare Wires
Check for loose wires at each terminal connection and
for worn insulation or bare wires touching the frame.
Bare wires may cause a short circuit.
If any DVOM readings indicate a faulty wire, it is recommended
that the condition of the terminals and wire junction be exam-
ined. A faulty wire should be replaced with one of the same
gauge and color and wired between the correct components
and wire tied to the harness bundle. The faulty wire should be
cut back close to the harness and the ends protected with vinyl
electrical tape.
Check Battery Condition
Check for adequate battery volts (nominal 12 VDC) by
setting DVOM to 30 VDC range and place the red probe
(+) on the battery post with the green wire attached.
Place the black probe (-) on the battery post with the
black wire attached. A reading of 11 VDC or greater indi-
cates adequate battery condition. No reading indicates
(a) a poor connection between the probes and the bat-
tery terminals; (b) a faulty DVOM. A voltage reading be-
low 11 volts indicates poor battery condition and the
vehicle should be recharged before proceeding with the
test.
Page O-14
Notes:
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION P
LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND GROUNDING
Page P-i Repair and Service Manual
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS............................................................................... P - 1
GROUND SYSTEMS ................................................................................................ P - 1
LIGHTINIG PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS........................................................... P - 1
EQUIPMENT FAULT AND PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM...................................... P - 1
GROUND NETWORK REQUIREMENTS.................................................................. P - 1
EXTERNAL GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... P - 2
MATERIALS .............................................................................................................. P - 2
EARTH ELCETRODE SYSTEM................................................................................ P - 2
LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM....................................................................... P - 2
EQUIPMENT FAULT AND PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM...................................... P - 3
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Notes:
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B
GS-726-006
EFFECTIVE:
10/19/92
REVISION:
SUPERCEDES:
Rev -, ECN 027194
TITLE:
General Specification: Lightning Protection and Grounding
1. Grounding Requirements
For the purpose of this specification, building ground systems should serve two primary functions: personal safety and
equipment protection. In order to be effective, all elements and functions of building ground system must receive equal
consideration in design and installation. Once installed, it is up to the owner to adequately maintain the system by imple-
menting periodic inspections and ground tests in order to determine its effectiveness.
2. Ground Systems
All electronic equipment is inherently related to earth by capacitive coupling, accidental or incidental contact and inten-
tional connection. The earth forms a natural readily available form of common potential reference for all electrical circuits.
For maximum effectiveness, grounding must be looked at from a total system viewpoint, with various sub-systems com-
prising the total facility ground system. The interconnection of the various sub-systems into a building ground system will
provide a direct path, of known low impedance, between earth and the various electrical and other equipment. This effec-
tively extends an approximation of ground reference throughout the building. The total building ground system is com-
posed of an earth electrode system, a lightning protection system and an equipment fault protective system.
Resistance To Earth: The resistance to earth of the ground system should not exceed 10 ohms. Where the resistance of
10 ohms cannot be obtained due to high soil resistivity, rock formations or other abnormal conditions, alternate methods
for reducing the resistance to earth must be considered.
Chemical Treatments: No salt, coke or other chemicals may be used to treat the soil in order to obtain the required
ground resistance readings. Approved methods of enhancement are bentonite clay or the GEM product for ground
enhancement as manufactured by Erico Products of Solon, Ohio.
Ground Tests: The resistance to earth of the ground system shall be measured by the Fall of Potential Method. Accept-
able resistance meters/testers are those manufactured by Biddle or AEMC.
3. Lightning Protection Requirements
The external lightning protection system shall be designed and installed by a contractor who specializes in the lightning
protection field. The contractor must be listed with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and be in good standing. All work shall
be under the direct supervision of a Certified Master Installer with current credentials from the Lightning Protection Insti-
tute.
The materials and design for the structure will comply with the most recent edition of the National Fire Protection Associ-
ation Lightning Protection Code, NFPA 780 and the Materials Standard for Safety from Underwriters Laboratories UL96.
Materials for this project may be those of Harger Lightning Protection, 1066 Campus Drive, Mundelein, Illinois (800-842-
7437).
Upon completion of the project, the contractor will supply to the owner the Master Label issued by Underwriters Labora-
tories.
4. Equipment Fault and Personal Safety System
The standard method of providing an equipment fault protection ground network is to run a good ground conductor
(green wire) through the conduit together with the AC distribution system. This method is required for all types of conduit,
including metallic.
5. Ground Network Requirements
Install the conduit in accordance with local regulations or as prescribed by the National Electrical Code.
Page P-2
B
GS-726-006
EFFECTIVE:
10/19/92
REVISION:
A
SUPERCEDES:
TITLE:
Rev -, ECN 027194
6. External Grounding Requirements
For optimum results, earth electrode installation must be accomplished early in the construction of a new site. The earth
electrode system should be established at the same time utilities are installed to insure proper interconnection of all utility
grounds/systems.
For existing sites, the earth electrode installation shall be constructed using the most economical means possible in order
to meet the intent of this specification.
Prior to the installation or design of the ground system, a survey should be taken in order to determine the earth resistiv-
ity, types of soil or any man-made features that may have a significant effect upon the efficiency of the grounding system.
Based on the information gathered, deviations from this specification (Exceeding normal requirements) may be neces-
sary in order to achieve desired results.
7. Materials
Ground Rod Electrodes: Ground rod electrodes shall have a minimum diameter of 5/8" and be no less than 10'-0" in
length. Rods may be copper, copper-clad steel or stainless steel. Galvanized steel rods are not permitted unless it is
determined that the galvanized rod will have a longer life expectancy due to soil conditions.
Ground Rod Spacing: Ground rods shall not be spaced at intervals exceeding 60'-0" around the perimeter of the struc-
ture.
Ground Loop Conductor: In no case shall the ground loop conductor be smaller than a 2/0 AWG bare, stranded, soft
drawn copper wire. The ground loop must be installed at least 24" below grade and be at least 24" away from the struc-
ture. All bends in the conductor shall have a minimum radius of 8" and be no less than 90 degrees.
Ground Mats: In areas where electrodes cannot be driven, a ground mat consisting of a #6 solid copper or a copper-cop-
per clad steel mesh, utilizing a 12" x 12" cross pattern may be used. All inter-connections in the mesh shall be brazed or
silver soldered.
Ground Plates: Ground plates if utilized shall be 24" x 24" x .032" thick solid copper. Ground plates should only be used if
a ground rod cannot be driven.
Ground Connections: Unless otherwise specified or approved by the owner, all connections below grade shall be by exo-
thermic weld (Cadweld). Where exothermic welds may not be practical, UL approved grounding clamps that utilize two
bolts for pressure may be used. NOTE: Prior approval must be obtained in order to use a mechanical connection below
grade.
8. Earth Electrode System
The earth electrode system consists of a network of earth electrode rods, plates, mats or grids and their interconnecting
conductors. The extensions into the building are used as the principle grounding point for connecting to the ground sys-
tem serving the building. Ground potential is established by electrodes in the earth.
An electrode may be a metallic water pipe that has no isolation joints, a system of buried, driven rods interconnected with
a bare wire that normally forms a ring around the building or a ground plane of horizontal buried wires. Depending upon
soil conditions, building design and the existing water pipe networks, an electrode may be a combination of any of the
above mentioned systems.
9. Lightning Protection System
The lightning protection system provides a non-destructive path to ground for lightning energy contacting or induced onto
or in a building. To effectively protect from lightning damage, air terminals are installed according to the National Fire Pro-
tection Association Lightning Protection Code (NFPA 780). Air terminals will intercept the discharge to keep it from pene-
A
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B
GS-726-006
EFFECTIVE:
10/19/92
REVISION:
SUPERCEDES:
Rev -, ECN 027194
TITLE:
trating or structurally damaging the building. This is done by providing a low impedance path from the air terminals to the
earth electrode system.
10.Equipment Fault and Personal Safety System
The equipment fault protective system ensures that personnel are protected from shock hazard and equipment is pro-
tected from damage or destruction resulting from faults (lightning induced surges) that may develop in the electrical sys-
tem. Deliberately engineered ground conductors (green wire safety ground) shall be provided throughout the AC
distribution system to afford electrical paths of sufficient capacity, so that protective devices can operate promptly and
efficiently. The use of conduit for grounding in lieu of a dedicated green wire is unacceptable.
Install the green wire ground (#6 stranded) with the AC power distribution conductors. There shall be no green wires
spliced within the conduit. All splices shall be performed at the appropriate junction boxes.
Bond the ground conductor to all pull boxes, junction boxes and power panels.
In existing facilities where an existing conduit is not large enough to accommodate an additional ground conductor, or
where a conduit section is insulated from other conduit sections, an external ground conductor may be installed to main-
tain continuity. All mounting hardware and connectors shall be UL approved.
All DC chargers are to be grounded to the green wire ground using UL approved connectors. At no point should the
chargers be isolated from the grounding system.
All interior grounding should return to a single ground point. From this location it is then connected to the exterior ground
system. Optional Interior Ground Halo: If an interior ground halo is to be installed around the inside perimeter of the struc-
ture, this conductor (#2/0 green insulated minimum) shall be securely fastened to the structure.
All connections to the halo shall be made using UL listed connectors.
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression: TVSS shall be provided at the main electrical service entrance panel. Protection at
this point shall be as follows:
UL 1449 Listed device
25,000 ampere surge capacity with maximum 495 volt clamping voltage
Protection should be Line to Ground, Neutral to Ground and Line to Neutral
Internally fused for safety
Failure mode indicator lights
Suppression may be as the 14000 series of Harger Lightning Protection, Inc., 1066 Campus Drive, Mundelein, IL (800-
842-7437), or MBP 120EFI series from EFI Electronics Corporation, 2415 South 2300 West, Salt Lake City, UT (801-977-
9009).
Page P-4
Not es :
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION Q
SPECIFICATIONS
Page Q-i Repair and Service Manual
RXV ELECTRIC FLEET VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. Q - 1
RXV ELECTRIC FREEDOM VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... Q - 2
RXV ELECTRIC SHUTTLE 2 + 2 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS................................ Q - 3
Fig. 1 Fleet & Freedom Vehicle Dimensions .........................................................Q - 4
Fig. 2 Shuttle 2 + 2 Vehicle Dimensions ...............................................................Q - 5
Fig. 3 Vehicle Incline Specifications and Turning Diameter...................................Q - 6
Fig. 4 Powerwise QE 48V Charger .......................................................................Q - 7
Page Q-ii
Notes:
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Page Q-1 Repair and Service Manual
B
B
RXV ELECTRIC - FLEET VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
** DO NOT use low inflation pressure tires on any E-Z-GO vehicle. DO NOT use any tire which has a recommended
inflation pressure less than the inflation pressure recommended in the Owners Guide.
BATTERIES Four 12 Volt deep cycle (70 minute minimum, 140 Amp-Hour discharge rate)
SPEED CONTROLLER Solid state, 230 Amp capacity
MOTOR 3 phase AC induction
TRANSAXLE 16.99:1 Reverse helical geared with input pinion splined to the motor shaft
BRAKES Motor brake controlled by the speed control unit and service brake pedal
PARKING BRAKE Automatic parking brake function
FRONT SUSPENSION Coil springs over hydraulic shock absorbers
REAR SUSPENSION Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
STEERING Single reduction rack & pinion
STEERING WHEEL Dual handgrips, scorecard holder & pencil holder
SEATING Foam cushion with vinyl cover and hip restraints/hand holds
SEATING CAPAPCITY Operator & 1 passenger
TOTAL LOAD CAPACITY 800 lbs. (360 kg) including operator, passenger, accessories & cargo
SPEED 14 mph (23 kph) in forward on flat ground
CHASSIS Welded tubular steel, powder coated (DuraShield)
BODY
Flexible, Impact Resistant, Injection Molded TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)
with Base Coat / Clear Coat
STANDARD COLORS Ivory & Forest Green
DASH PANEL Scuff resistant plastic with 4 drink holders & storage for balls & tees
TIRES 18 x 8.5 - 8 (4 ply rated)**
TIRE PRESSURE 18 - 22 psi (124 - 152 kPa)**
GROUND CLEARANCE 4.5" (11.4 cm) at differential
WEIGHT 571 lbs (259 kg) without batteries
OPERATING CONTROLS &
INSTRUMENTATION
Removable key, deadman accelerator control, direction selector, audible
reverse warning, state of charge meter
BATTERY CHARGER
Powerwise QE 48V, 110 - 120 VAC, fully automatic, line compensating, 13
Amp DC output at 48 Volts, 9.5 Amps input, 60 Hz anti-drive away charger/
vehicle interlock, UL Listed, CSA Certified
NOISE
VIBRATION, WBV
VIBRATION, HAV
Sound pressure; continued A -weighted equal to 68 db(A)
The weighted RMS acceleration is .44 m/s
2
The weighted RMS acceleration; less than 2.5 m/s
2
Page Q-2
SPECIFICATIONS
B
RXV ELECTRIC - FREEDOM VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
GROUND CLEARANCE 4.5" (11.4 cm) at differential
INSTRUMENTATION
reverse warning, horn
LIGHTS Head lights, tail lights, brake lights
BATTERY CHARGER
NOISE
VIBRATION, WBV
VIBRATION, HAV
2
2
SPECIFICATIONS
Page Q-3
B
B
RXV ELECTRIC - SHUTTLE 2 + 2 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
GROUND CLEARANCE 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) at differential
INSTRUMENTATION
reverse warning, horn
LIGHTS Head lights, tail lights, brake lights
BATTERY CHARGER
NOISE
VIBRATION, WBV
VIBRATION, HAV
2
2
Page Q-4
SPECIFICATIONS
B
Fig. 1 Fleet & Freedom Vehicle Dimensions
65.7
(167 cm)
94.5
(240 cm)
35.5
(90 cm)
38
(97 cm)
45.7
(116 cm)
68.50
(174 cm)
47
(119 cm)
65.7
(167 cm)
94.5
(240 cm)
35.5
(90 cm)
38
(97 cm)
45.7
(116 cm)
68.50
(174 cm)
47
(119 cm)
SPECIFICATIONS
Page Q-5
B
B
Fig. 2 Shuttle 2 + 2 Vehicle Dimensions
65.7
(167 cm)
105.5
(268 cm)
35.5
(90 cm)
38
(97 cm)
45.7
(116 cm)
74
(188 cm)
47
(119 cm)
Page Q-6
SPECIFICATIONS
B
Fig. 3 Vehicle Incline Specifications and Turning Diameter
RECOMMENDED MAX RAMP
25% GRADE OR 14 MAX
RECOMMENDED MAX SIDE TILT
25% GRADE OR 14 MAX
1
9
(
5
.
8
m
)
SPECIFICATIONS
Page Q-7
B
B
Fig. 4 Powerwise QE 48V Charger
3.5"
(9cm)
4.5"
(11.4cm)
10.5"
(26.7cm)
7.25"
(18.5cm)
.25''
(.65cm)
7.75"
(19.7cm)
5.0"
(12.7cm)
3.19"
(8.1cm)
1.5"
(3.9cm)
.5"
(1.27cm)
1.378"
(3.5cm)
.50"
(1.27cm)
.24"
(.61cm)
6.0"
(15.4cm)
4.0"
(10.15cm)
Page Q-8
Not es :
SPECIFICATIONS
Read and understand the following warnings before attempt-
ing to operate the vehicle
:
To prevent personal injury or death, ob-
serve the following:
When vehicle is to be left unattended, en-
gage park brake, move direction selector
to neutral, 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 en-
vironmental factors which effect the ter-
rain 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 park brake whenever the
vehicle is parked.
Keep feet, legs, hands and arms inside ve-
hicle at all times.
Avoid extremely rough terrain.
Check area behind the vehicle before oper-
ating in reverse.
Make sure the direction selector is in cor-
rect position 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 vehi-
cle 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
.
Before working on the vehicle, remove all
jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.)
Be sure no loose clothing or hair can con-
tact 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 the vehicle. In particular, use care
when working around batteries, using sol-
vents or compressed air.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging
batteries. Do not charge batteries without
adequate ventilation.
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.
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Technical Communications Department
E-Z-GO Division of Textron Inc.,
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