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MAINTENANCE
See General Warnings on page 7.
To ensure trouble-free vehicle performance, it is very important to follow an established preventive maintenance program.
Regular and consistent vehicle maintenance can prevent vehicle downtime and expensive repairs that can result from
neglect. Use the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist beginning on page 20, the Performance Inspection, and the
following Periodic Service Schedules and Periodic Lubrication Schedules to keep the vehicle in proper working condition.
Any vehicle not functioning correctly should be removed from use until it is properly repaired. This will prevent further
damage to the vehicle and avoid the possibility of injury due to unsafe conditions.
Contact your local distributor/dealer to perform all repairs and semiannual and annual periodic service.
WARNING
• If any problems are found during scheduled inspection or service, do not operate the vehicle until repairs
are made. Failure to make necessary repairs could result in fire, property damage, severe personal injury,
or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair. The
appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory installation
Electric vehicles:
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot motor. Attempting to do so could cause severe burns.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 2, Page 9), (Figure
3, Page 9), or (Figure 4, Page 10).
• After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
Gasoline vehicles:
• Moving parts: Do not attempt to service gasoline vehicle while the engine is running.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine or exhaust system. Failure to heed this warning could result in
severe burns.
• Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed (OFF) position (Figure 24, Page 29).
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, before servicing always disconnect the battery, negative (-)
cable first (Figure 5, Page 10) and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
WARNING
• Frame ground - Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when disconnecting batteries or
other electrical wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine, or other metal
component.
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