Star EV Roadster 2+2-AC, Roadster 4+2-AC Owner's Manual And Service Manual

Owner’s Manual and Service Guide

Roadster:

Roadster 2+2-AC and Roadster 4+2-AC

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Thanks for buying the Star EV Roadster. This manual contains infor­mation you will need for proper operation, maintenance, and care
of your Roadster. A thorough understanding of these simple instruc­tions will help you to obtain maximum enjoyment from your new Star
EV.

If you have any questions about the operation or maintenance of
your Roadster, please consult your Star EV dealer.

Read and understand this manual completely before operating your
Star EV.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of your Roadster
and should remain with the car when lending or resold.

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Table of Contents

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Vehicle Specifications

Operation

User Information

Driver Information
Driving

New Vehicle Inspection

Maintenance
Battery Maintenance

Brake System Maintenance
Steering System Maintenance
Motor Maintenance
Lubrication Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule

Troubleshooting

Aer-Sale Service

Electrical Diagrams

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1: Vehicle Specifications

2: Operation

Roadster Roadster 2+2-AC and Roadster 4+2-AC

Passengers

4 of 6 (2 facing backwards on
both)

Body Material Fiberglass

Battery System

Eight 6 V (48 V) batteries,
Trojan T-105

Front Suspension Leaf spring and shock

Motor Power 7 hp AC motor Steering System Rack and pinion

Controller Power 450 A Curtis AC controller Brake System

2+2: Rear drum
4+2: Four-wheel hydraulic

Top Speed

19.5 mph (20-25 mph if street
legal)

Tire Size 20x9-12 DOT tires

Load Capacity 2+2: 800 lbs / 4+2: 1,080 lbs Tire Pressure 40 psi

Dimensions

2+2: 140” x 53” x 46” (L x W x H)
4+2: 167” x 53” x 50” (L x W x H)

Wheel Type 12” machined aluminum

Weight w/ Batteries 2+2: 1440 lbs / 4+2: 1620 lbs Roof Optional (71"H)

Ground Clearance 5.9" Windshield Fixed tempered glass

Turning Radius 2+2: 14  / 4+2: 17  Drive Train

Direct rear drive with 10.25:1
ratio

Wheel Base 2+2: 67” / 4+2: 116” Voltage Reducer

20 A, 48 V to 12 V reducer
included

Top Climbing Grade 25% Warranty

Four year limited warranty,
two year bumper-to-bumper
warranty (less wear items)

1. Dashboard

2. Steering wheel

3. Combination switches

4. CD player (optional)

5. Brake pedal

6. Forward/reverse switch

7. Accelerator pedal

8. Key switch

9. Cigarette lighter

10. Speakers (optional)

11. Charger socket

12. Turn signal lever, horn
and light switch

13. Cup holders

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1. Speed gauge mounting point

2. Speedometer

3. Lights on indicator

4. Le turn signal indicator

5. Power display

6. Right turn signal indicator

7. Brake light

Notes:

• Low battery voltage alarm light: Red when battery voltage is low.

• Turn signal: The turn signal lever has a button on the end. Push in to sound
horn; pull lever back to turn on lights.

• High beam: The indicator will light up yellow when high beams are on.

Forward/Reverse switch: The switch has three positions. The vehicle goes for­ward when FWD is pressed down and backward when REV is pressed down. When
the switch is centered, vehicle is in the neutral position. WARNING: Do not shi be­tween forward and reverse when vehicle is running or damage to the transmission
and/or motor can occur.

WARNING: Before leaving the cart, put the Forward/Reverse switch in neutral.
Before moving forward or reverse the parking brake should be released to pre­vent serious damage to the brake system and related parts.

Turn signal: Push lever up to illuminate right turn signal; push down to illuminate

le turn signal.

Headlight switch: Pull turn signal lever into back position to turn lights on. Push
back forward for lights to be in o position.

On: All power systems are on when in this position.

O: key can only be removed in this position.

WARNING: Do not take out the key when the vehicle is
running. Do not leave key in ignition to avoid the or
accidental operation by a child.