StarEv Roadster-2+2, Roadster-6+2, Roadster-4+2 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual and Service Guide

Roadster-2+2, Roadster-4+2, Roadster-6+2

August 2014

Table of Contents

Specifications 2

Operation

Vehicle layout 3 Dashboard 3 Switches 4 Pedals 5 Charging 5

Cigarette lighter 5

User information 6

Driver information 6

Driving

Operation procedure 7 Safety 7 Driving on hilly terrain 7 Parking safety tips 8

Before initial use 8

Maintenance

Battery maintenance 9 Charging the battery group 11 Brake system maintenance 12 Steering system maintenance 12 Motor maintenance 12 Lubrication maintenance 12 Maintenance schedule 13

Troubleshooting 14

After-sale service 16

Monthly maintenance record 17

Electrical diagrams 18

1

Vehicle Specifications

Passengers

4 6 8

Battery group

48 V, 8 x 6V, Trojan T105

Motor

7HP, AC

Controller

Curtis 450A 1236

Top speed (mph)

19.5 (20-25 LSV)

Load capacity (lbs)

800

1080

1800

Dimensions (in)

140 x 53 x 46

156 x 53 x 50

187 x 56 x 50

Weight including battery (lbs)

1205

1580

1300 Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Turing Radius (ft)

14

17

19

Wheelbase (in)

67

95

125

Climbing capacity

25%

Front suspension

Leaf spring and shock

Steering system

Rack and pinion

Brake system

Rear drum

4-wheel hydraulic

Tire size

225 / 55 / 12 DOT

Tire pressure (psi)

30

Wheel type

12 inch aluminum

2+2 Roadster 4+2 Roadster 6+2 Roadster

2

Operation

Vehicle Layout

Dashboard

9| Cigarette lighter 10| Speakers (optional) 11| Charger socket 12| Turn signal lever, horn

and light switch

13| Cup holders

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.

3

Switches

Key switch

Normal off position: key can only be removed in this position

All power systems are on when in this position.

WARNING: Do not take out the key when the vehicle is running. Do not leave key in ignition

to avoid theft or accidental operation by a child.

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 shift between forward and reverse when vehicle is running or damage to

the transmission and/or motor can occur.

Turn signal

Push lever up to illuminate right turn signal; push down to illuminate left turn signal.

Headlight switch

Pull turn signal lever into back position to turn lights on. Push back forward for lights to be in off position.

Horn

Press down the horn button on the end of the turn signal lever to engage horn.

4

Pedals

Parking brake

Brake pedal

Accelerator

Parking brake

The parking brake will click and lock in the down position to indicate that the parking brake is

engaged. Lightly push on the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake.

Braking

Depress the brake pedal to brake.

Accelerating

Press the pedal and control speed by force applied to the pedal.

WARNING: Before leaving the cart, put the Forward/Reverse switch in the neutral. Before

moving forward or reverse the parking brake should be released to prevent serious damage

to the brake system and related parts.

Charging, Charger Socket

Plug the larger round plug end into the vehicle charge port. Plug the power cord end into a standard

outlet (110 V) to begin the recharging cycle. See charging section (p. 11).

Cigarette lighter

Plug in any 12 V DC accessories into outlet. Ideal for use of MP3, phone chargers, mini fans and

other accessories.

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