IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard con-
trol and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of personnel in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Lack of attention
to safety can result in accident, personal injury, reduction of efficien-
cy and worst of all—loss of life. Watch for safety hazards and correct
deficiencies promptly. Use the following safety precautions as a gen-
eral guide to safe operations when using this machine. Additional
safety precautions are used throughout this manual for specific oper-
ating and maintenance procedures. Read this manual and review the
safety precautions often until you know the limitations.
IMPORTANT OPERATOR SAFETY PRACTICES:
BEFORE OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE USE:
• Read, understand and follow all the Operator’s Manual instruc-
tions.
• Explain all instructions to operators who cannot read or under-
stand the instructions.
• Only allow vehicles to be operated by trained persons.
• Allow no persons younger than 16 years old to operate.
• Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Inspect vehicle for safe operating condition.
DURING OFF-ROAD UTILITY USE:
• Fasten seat belt.
• Use vehicle only for off-road operations.
• Avoid sudden starts, stops, turns, or direction reversals to prevent
load shifts, endanger passengers, or losing vehicle control.
• Use speeds to allow vehicle to stop safely and be under control
in all travel conditions.
• Reduce speeds for wet, slippery, loose surfaces, steep grades
and unfamiliar terrain.
• Never operate vehicle on hills steeper than 15 degree slope.
• Use proper loading and securing material for loads in cargo box
and trailers.
• Use proper towing practices.
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This symbol is used to call attention
to safety precautions that should be
followed by the operator to avoid
accidents. When you see this sym-
bol, carefully read the message that
follows and heed its advice. Failure
to comply with safety precautions
could result in serious bodily injury.