Specifications

ManualsBrandsE-Z-GO ManualsAutomotiveCommander 280

E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc., 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, Georgia

USA 30906-3852 Phone: 1-800-774-3946, FAX: 1-800-448-8124

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INFORMATION ONLY

REVISED 3B

Subject:

Carburetor Update - MCI

Date:

11/29/2005

Units Affected:

MPT 800

COMMANDER 280

HAULER 800

INDUSTRIAL 800

WORKHORSE 800

TXT 2+2

TXT Gas

TXT Freedom

TXT Freedom HP

Serial No. Range:

2154517 - 2341629 (Manufacture date 11/03/03 - 07/01/05, see control cards)

Issue #1:

Fuel migration from carburetor

MANUFACTURER CHANGES

Resolution#1:

New vehicles produced will have recommended parts installed at time of manu-

facturing.

FIELD MODIFICATIONS:See attached procedures. If any questions should arise please call 1-800-

241-5855 EXT. 4558.

* Kits will be provided at no charge based on information from the control cards.

Corrections should be submitted to ensure proper kit distribution. (Corrections

should be submitted to: gascar@textron.com or faxed to: 1-800-448-8124)

Read and understand the following text and warnings before attempting installation.

To prevent an ignition spark which could ignite gasoline from the fuel system and

result in personal injury, the negative battery cable must be removed from battery.

Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a

dropped wrench from ‘shorting out’ a battery, which could

result in an explosion and severe personal injury.

Bulletin No.

3B-05

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

ACTION REQUIRED

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

(FIELD CAMPAIGN)

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Bulletin No. 3B-05 ! ACTION REQUIRED INFORMATION ONLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ! IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED (FIELD CAMPAIGN) REVISED 3B Subject: Carburetor Update - MCI Date: 11/29/2005 Units Affected: MPT 800 COMMANDER 280 HAULER 800 INDUSTRIAL 800 WORKHORSE 800 TXT 2+2 TXT Gas TXT Freedom TXT Freedom HP Serial No.
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Bulletin No. 3B-05 AIR FILTER/ENGINE INSPECTION CHECKLIST Turn key to off and remove the negative (-) battery cable at the battery to prevent the vehicle moving and the possible personal injury that may result. 1. Inspect governor / throttle system, repair or replace as required: a. Inspect governor / throttle system to assure it has not been tampered with. If tampering has occurred, reset or replace as required to factory specifications. b.
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Bulletin No. 3B-05 Subject: MCI Engine Modification NOTE: REFERENCE PART NO. 604240 Read and understand the following text and warnings before attempting installation. To prevent an ignition spark which could ignite gasoline from the fuel system and result in personal injury, the negative battery cable must be removed from battery. Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to prevent the possibility of a dropped wrench from ‘shorting out’ a battery, which could result in an explosion and severe personal injury.
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Bulletin No. 3B-05 Jam Nut Adjusting Nut Fig. 1 Adjusting the Belt Tension 5. Remove the two nuts (12), lock washers (13) and double end studs (14) securing the airbox to the carburetor. Retain the hardware for reassembly. Remove the air filter housing. 6. Remove the choke bracket (15) and gaskets and slide the carburetor (7) from the engine studs. Carefully lay the carburetor with hoses still attached to the side by the gasoline tank to be installed later. 7.
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Bulletin No. 1 2 4 11 12 3 14 13 Coil Bracket Mounted to Engine 5 7 16 15 Retain for later use 17 9 10 8 3B-05 Fig. 2 Carburetor Removal E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc.
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Bulletin No. C. Carburetor/Air Canister Installation (See Figure 3) 1. Replace carburetor studs with the new studs (20-NEW). Tighten new studs to 35 - 43 in. lbs. (4 - 5 Nm) torque. 2. Install new insulator (19-NEW) and new gaskets (18-NEW) to ensure sealing of carburetor system in all locations. See Figure 3 for proper sequence and placement. 3. Install new carburetor shield (21-NEW), new gasket (18-NEW), existing carburetor and new gasket (15-NEW). 4.
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Bulletin No. 18-NEW 21-NEW 14-NEW 9-NEW 10-NEW 4-NEW 3-NEW 2-NEW 7-NEW 8-NEW 3-NEW 6-NEW 18 5-NEW 11-NEW 12-NEW 1a Fig. 3 Carburetor Installation Update E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc.
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D. Starter/Generator Installation Bulletin No. 1. Re-install the starter/generator. Install the pivot bolt and hardware loosely in place and install the belt. 2. Tighten a new starter/generator belt to 90 - 110 lbs. (41 - 50 kg) tension when a gauge is applied half way between the two pulleys. See figure 4. Re-tighten an existing belt to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg) tension using the same technique. A maximum deflection of 1/2" (13 mm) is acceptable. See Figure 5. Fig.
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Bulletin No. 6. The starter/generator belt tension should be checked after the first 15 - 20 hours and set to 75 - 80 lbs. (34 - 36 kg). A loose belt can cause audible vibration and squeal. E. Spark Plug Replacement 1. Using a 13/16” spark plug wrench, remove the existing spark plugs and replace with the new supplied 5/8” NGK FR2A-D spark plugs (22-NEW). These new spark plugs should be gapped to .035 in. (0.9 mm). Tighten to 18 - 21 ft. lbs. (24 - 28 Nm) torque. See Figure 7. NGK Plug FR2A-D .035 in.
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Bulletin No. Tools: Tool Qty. Required Socket, 10 mm deep well, 3/8" drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Ratchet, 3/8" drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Nut driver, 1/4" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Parallel jaw pliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Straight blade screwdriver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bulletin No. 3B-05 SEE UNITS AFFECTED REPAIR AS REQUIRED ONLY INSPECT, REPORT & REPAIR AS REQUIRED x REPAIR & REPORT BY CONTROL CARD LIMITATIONS: Control Cards Attached: x Yes No Standard Warranty Applies: x Yes No (* see below) Information Only Parts Ordering Process: Yes See NOTES below. Labor: 54 min. Mileage: .50 /Mile (Round trip mileage to be documented on claim) Claims paid on receipt of control cards x Yes E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc.