E-Z-GO ST 480 - Manual (Page 18)

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
3-10
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring level to FULL
mark (Refer to page 3-29). Drive vehicle a short distance and check oil
pressure. If oil pressure light does not come on, continue to use vehi-
cle.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Unintentional movement of the
accelerator pedal may cause the
vehicle to move which could result
in severe injury or death.
With the key switch ‘ON’, depressing the accelerator pedal starts the
engine and the vehicle begins to move in the direction selected. When
the pedal is released, the engine will stop (Ref Fig. 11 on page 3-10).
To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the service brake.
SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL
Depressing the foot operated service brake pedal activates the
wheel brakes, slowing or stopping the vehicle (Ref Fig. 11 on page
3-10).
PARK BRAKE
The hand operated park brake is located on the console between the
front seats (Ref Fig. 10 on page 3-9). The brake is engaged when the
handle is raised and disengaged when the handle is in the full down
position.
When leaving the vehicle unattended, engage the park brake by raising
the handle until it locks in place. To release the park brake, depress the
release button in the end of the handle while slightly raising the handle,
then lower the park brake handle.
HORN
The horn is operated by pushing the horn button located on the upper
floorboard to the left of the brake pedal (Ref Fig. 11 on page 3-10).
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
The rear drive axle is equipped with a manually operated locking differ-
ential. With the differential unlocked, if one drive wheel looses traction,
all available power is transferred to that wheel until it regains traction.
With the differential locked, power is distributed to both drive wheels at
all times. Always disengage the differential lock after traction is
regained. With the differential locked, steering effort and tire wear is
increased due to the outside tire dragging during turns.
The differential lock should only be used when
additional traction is required. Continued use of the
Fig. 11 Accelerator, Brake and Horn
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Service
Brake
Accelerator
H ORN
Horn