Five Star 150 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
SAFETY
SAFETY
13. LOOSE CLOTHING, LONG HAIR, OR ARTICLES WORN BY ANY OPERATOR OR PASSEN-
GER MUST BE FULLY CONTAINED, OR COVERED TO PREVENT THEM FROM POSSIBLY
BEING CAUGHT IN ROTATING PARTS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE SURROUNDING ENVI-
RONMENT WHILE RIDING. FAILURE TO OBEY COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFE-
TY OF THE OPERATOR OR PASSENGER.
14. DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FEET, OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE BODY OR ANY CLOTHING
NEAR THE ENGINE, MUFFLER, WHEELS, CHAIN, AND OTHER ROTATING PARTS OF THE
VEHICLE WHILE RIDING OR RUNNING THE ENGINE. Caution must be used in performing
required maintenance on or near an operating engine. Special caution should be taken after the
engine has been running, since the engine and other drive components may be extremely hot.
15. Wet, slippery, rough, or steep terrain is potentially dangerous and may result in injury if proper
caution is not observed. Slow speeds are required to safely operate this vehicle under those con-
ditions. The operator must use mature judgment, skill, and experience to choose a speed suit
able for the terrain and riding conditions.
16. The governor settings for this vehicle's engine must not be tampered with, altered, or changed.
The governor is set by the engine manufacturer and limits the maximum speed of the engine
(and vehicle) and protects the engine from damage. Excessive speeds are potentially dangerous
to the operator / passenger, and the engine.
17. Each time before using this vehicle, the fuel supply should be checked. The fuel tank should
never be filled while the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Do not fill tank in a closed
area such as a garage, while smoking, or in the vicinity of an open flame. Do not overfill the
tank. There should not be any fuel in the filler neck. Replace cap tightly to prevent spillage of
fuel and potential fire hazard. After filling tank, move the vehicle at least 15 feet away from spot
of filling before starting.
18. If the vehicle should start making unusual noise or vibrating abnormally, the engine should be
stopped and the spark plug wire disconnected. The vehicle should then be checked for damage.
Excessive noise or vibration is generally a warning of loose or worn parts.
19. When making repairs or adjustments to the vehicle which do not involve adjustments to the
engine, the spark plug wire must be disconnected and kept away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting. When working on or around, or when restarting engine, use extreme caution
to avoid contact with the muffler, cylinder head, or any other potentially hot area on or around the
engine.
20. Always perform a Pre-Ride Inspection before starting the engine. See Pre-Ride Inspection sec-
tion in this manual.
21. The Bar Cage assembly provided with this vehicle is not designed as a "roll bar". Do not
operate this vehicle without the cage properly installed. Vehicles with light kits are for decorative
purposes and to assist others in seeing you. Only operate this vehicle during daylight.
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