OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
When the direction selector is in the reverse position, a warning signal will sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready to run in
reverse.
Starting Vehicle On A Hill
To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do
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not release the service brake until motor has started
.
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using accelerator and motor. Leaving motor in a stalled condition for more than 3 - 4
seconds will cause permanent damage to motor.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the drive system, it is important to prevent excessive roll-back
when starting the vehicle on a hill.
Place left foot on brake pedal and release the park brake. Depress accelerator with right foot and release the brake
pedal by lifting the left foot.
Coasting
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above recommended speeds,
limit speed with service brake.
Uncontrolled coasting does not occur with this model. However, this is not a substitute for the service brake which
should be used to slow the speed of the vehicle quickly.
This model is equipped with a feature (pedal-up braking) that slows the vehicle's speed when the accelerator pedal is released
until the vehicle stops.
LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS
Vehicles may be labeled with pictograms as a method of conveying information or warnings. The SAFETY Section of
this manual explains the labels that are used on this vehicle.
TOWING A TRAILER
The vehicle may be equipped with a pintle hitch. The trailer and its load must not exceed 5000 lbs. (2268 kg) with
1000 lbs. (453 kg) payload and not more than 50 lbs. (23 kg) tongue weight may be attached to the hitch. For EE
vehicles, the trailer and its load must not exceed 3000 lbs. (1361 kg) plus 1000 lbs. (453 kg) payload. Remember
that the overall capacity of the vehicle, operator, passenger, contents of load bed and accessories must be reduced
to compensate for the trailer and load.
The range of motion of the trailer is limited by the hitch. The trailer should not be used on rough trails or over objects
such as logs, large rocks, holes, etc.
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