E-Z-GO 602080 - Manual (Page 17)

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 1 Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing this utility vehicle. Before driv-
ing vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide and the Owner’s
Manual provided by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. These manu-
als contain information to assist you in safe operation of
vehicle. They will also assist you in maintaining vehicle.
Some illustrations may show items that are optional.
Most service procedures in this guide can be accom-
plished using common automotive hand tools. Other-
wise, contact your service representative to schedule
maintenance performed by a technician. Any servicing
must be done per the Periodic Service Schedule found in
this manual and the Maintenance Schedule found in the
engine manual.
Service Parts Manuals, Technician’s Repair and Service
Manuals and engine Repair Manuals are available from a
local Distributor, an authorized Branch or the Service
Parts Department. When ordering parts or requesting
information for your vehicle, provide vehicle model, serial
number and manufacture date code.
BEFORE INITIAL USE
Read, understand and follow safety label on driver side
fender well (Ref Appendix A). Be sure you understand
how to safely operate vehicle and its equipment.
Maintaining good performance depends, to a large
extent, on owner/operator.
To reduce possibility of
severe injury or death,
d o n o t u s e v e h i c l e
improperly such as engaging in horseplay or attempt-
ing to perform tasks for which it is not designed.
This vehicle is a utility vehicle. It is NOT a toy or an all
terrain vehicle (ATV).
Before new vehicle is put into operation, items shown in
INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be performed (Ref. Fig.
1 on page 1).
CAPABILITIES
TERRAIN
To reduce possibility of
severe injury or death
while driving, be aware
of the following:
Environmental hazards such as steep slopes,
overhanging limbs, etc.
Danger of fire when vehicle is operated over dry
combustible organic material.
Vehicle is designed for: improved roads (not public high-
ways), established trails, open terrain free from stumps,
large rocks or holes, crossing water no deeper than 8
inches (20 cm).
Slow down when: traveling unfamiliar terrain, cresting a
hill.
Be aware of hazards such as: steep slopes, overhanging
limbs, danger of fire when vehicle is operated over dry
combustible organic material.
On steep slopes: do not turn vehicle or stop and turn
around, always travel straight up and down, control
speed with service brake when going downhill.
Vehicle stopping distance increases: when driving on wet
grass, dirt roads or loose surfaces, when crossing
streams or bodies of water that soak the brakes.
Remember to lightly apply brakes and use friction to dry
braking surfaces.
VEHICLE CAPACITY
To reduce possibility of
severe injury or death
d u e t o t h e v a r i e t y o f
ITEM SERVICE OPERATION
Seats Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes Check operation and brake fluid level
Tires Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Fuel Fill tank with correct fuel
Engine Check oil level
Keys Record key number and store in a safe location
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart
Ref Int 1
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