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Starting the Vehicle
Always start with the vehicle on a flat, level
surface. Carbon monoxide poisoning can
kill you, so keep the vehicle outside while
it’s running. Follow these steps to start it up:
1. Step into the vehicle and sit down;
then fasten the operator seat belt and
the passenger seat belt (if applicable)
and strap on your approved helmet
and require your passenger to do the
same (if applicable). Check that the
doors are secured and latched.
2. Shift into park.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch clockwise to
the START position; then when the
engine starts, release to the RUN
position. Do not increase engine RPM
above idle.
5. Let the engine warm up.
Shifting the
Transmission
This vehicle is equipped with a constant
variable transmission (CVT) coupled to a
dual-range transmission with reverse and
park. To shift the transmission, follow
these steps.
NOTE: The CVT is fully automatic
and shifts as a function of engine
RPM.
1. To select reverse gear from park,
move the shift lever rearward one
position until the letter “R” is dis-
played on the gauge.
2. To select neutral from park, move the
gear shift rearward two positions until
the letter “N” is displayed on the
gauge.
3. To select high range from park, move
the shift lever rearward through
reverse and neutral until the letter
“H” is displayed on the gauge.
4. To select low range from high range,
move the shift lever rearward one
position until the letter “L” is dis-
played on the gauge.
NOTE: The high range is for nor-
mal driving with light loads. The low
range is for carrying heavy loads or
trailer towing. Compared to HIGH
range, the LOW range position pro-
vides slower speed and greater
torque to the wheels.
5. To select park, move the shift lever
completely forward until the letter
“P” is displayed on the gauge.
Driving the Vehicle
Once the engine’s warm, the vehicle is
ready to be driven.
! WARNING
Falling from a moving vehicle could
result in serious injury or death.
Always fasten your seat belt securely
and ensure the passenger seat belt is
properly and securely fastened prior
to operating or riding in this vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than eight seconds per starting
attempt. The starter motor may over-
heat causing severe starter motor
damage. Allow 15 seconds between
starting attempts to allow the starter
motor to cool.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop
before attempting to shift from one
range to the other or into reverse or
park. Always shift on level ground or
apply the brakes.
CAUTION
Always shift into low range when
operating on wet or uneven terrain or
when towing or pushing heavy loads.
Failure to follow this caution may
result in premature drive belt failure
or in damage to related drive system
components.
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