E-Z-GO TERRAIN 1000 - Manual (Page 28)

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