OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
3-12
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OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Improper use of the vehicle or the
lack of proper maintenance may
result in damage or decreased performance.
Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to
operate the vehicle.
To reduce the possibility of severe
injury or death resulting from loss of
vehicle control, the following warn-
ings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain, traffic condi-
tions and the environmental factors which effect the ter-
rain and the ability to control the vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when driving on poor
surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass, gravel, etc.
Stay in areas suitable for a light duty utility vehicle. Avoid
rough, unimproved trails, areas with large rocks, stumps
or holes and avoid steep slopes.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use service
brake to control speed when traveling down an incline. A
sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of
control.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be
made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that
exceeds 14° (25% grade).
When driving the vehicle on unfamiliar terrain, drive the
vehicle slowly, especially when cresting a hill.
If the vehicle is unable to climb a hill, do NOT attempt to
turn it around. Turning the vehicle sideways on a hill could
result in the vehicle rolling over. Slowly back down the hill
using the service brake to control speed.
When operating the electric dump, do not back up to a
drop off, such as a loading dock or ravine. Misjudgment or
an unstable surface could cause the vehicle to fall back-
ward into the drop off.
To reduce the possibility of severe
injury or death resulting from
improper vehicle operation, the fol-
lowing warnings must be observed:
The vehicle is a light duty utility vehicle. It is not an ATV
(All Terrain Vehicle).
The vehicle is not a toy and engaging in horseplay is dan-
gerous.
The vehicle should not be operated on public highways. It
Fig. 12 Electric Lift Switch
Raise
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