Ezgo Valor User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOVE BOX / STORAGE COMPARTMENTS .......................................................................................................18
CHARGER RECEPTACLE .....................................................................................................................................18
CANOPY TOP AND WINDSHIELD (IF EQUIPPED) ..............................................................................................18
OPERATION
SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................19
BEFORE INITIAL USE ............................................................................................................................................19
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION ........................................................................................................................................19
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS .........................................................................................................................20
BATTERY CHARGER .............................................................................................................................................20
PERFORMANCE FEATURES ................................................................................................................................20
Speed Control .................................................................................................................................................20
Pedal-Up Braking ............................................................................................................................................21
Walk-Away Feature .........................................................................................................................................21
Anti-Roll Back Feature ....................................................................................................................................21
Anti-Stall Feature .............................................................................................................................................21
High Pedal Disable Feature ............................................................................................................................21
Diagnostic Mode Feature ................................................................................................................................21
STARTING AND STOPPING THE VEHICLE .........................................................................................................22
Starting on a Hill ..............................................................................................................................................22
ACCELERATING ....................................................................................................................................................22
BRAKING ................................................................................................................................................................23
Coasting ..........................................................................................................................................................23
DRIVING WITH A PASSENGER ............................................................................................................................23
SLIPPERY SURFACES ..........................................................................................................................................23
DRIVING UPHILL ....................................................................................................................................................24
TRAVERSING HILLSIDES ......................................................................................................................................24
DRIVING DOWNHILL .............................................................................................................................................24
STALLING ON A HILL .............................................................................................................................................24
DRIVING IN REVERSE ...........................................................................................................................................25
PARKING THE VEHICLE ........................................................................................................................................25
Maximum Weight Capacity ..............................................................................................................................25
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................27
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................28
Severe Use Conditions ....................................................................................................................................28
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ..................................................................................................................28
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS .....................................................................................................29
REPLACEMENT OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS ........................................................................................................29
LIFTING THE VEHICLE ..........................................................................................................................................30
Lifting Front ....................................................................................................................................................30
Lifting Rear ......................................................................................................................................................30
Lowering Vehicle .............................................................................................................................................30
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ..........................................................................................................................31
Washing the Vehicle ........................................................................................................................................31
Polishing the Vehicle .......................................................................................................................................31
TIRES ......................................................................................................................................................................31
Tire Pressure ...................................................................................................................................................32

Ezgo Valor Specifications

General

Electrical System	48 V
Battery Voltage	48 V
Fuel System	Not applicable
Fuel Capacity	Not applicable
Tires	18x8.5-8
Power Source	Electric
Motor Type	DC
Batteries	6 x 8V
Parking Brake	Mechanical
Suspension Rear	Leaf Spring
Frame	Steel
Body	Plastic
Tire Type	Turf
Suspension	Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers