OPERATION
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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VIN AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The VIN plate is riveted to the top of the cowl on the driver side.
Two serial number and manufacture date code plates are on the vehicle. One is placed on the steering column, the
other is located on the chassis under the driver seat bottom.
Design changes take place on an ongoing basis. In order to obtain correct components for the vehicle, the VIN num-
ber, manufacture date code, serial number, vehicle model manufacture date code, must be provided when ordering
service parts.
Improper use of this vehicle could result in severe injury or death. The buggy is a light duty utility
vehicle, NOT an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control the follow-
ing warnings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain, traffic conditions and the environmental factors which
affect the terrain and the ability to control the vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass
or gravel.
Maintain a safe speed when driving up or down a 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.
To prevent loss of control, do not move the vehicle direction selector while the vehicle is in
motion. moving the direction selector will result in a sudden slowing of the vehicle.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be made at reduced speed.
Do not drive through water that is over 12 inches deep.
To prevent inadvertent movement when the vehicle is to be left unattended, engage the parking
brake, turn key to OFF position and remove key.
Make sure the direction selector is set to the Neutral position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the direction selector.
Do not take vehicle out of gear while in motion (coast).
Check area behind vehicle before operating in reverse.
All occupants must be seated with seat belts fastened and front side nets latched. Keep entire
body inside vehicle and hold on while vehicle is in motion.
BEFORE INITIAL USE
Be sure you understand the vehicle, its equipment and how to use it safely. Read, understand and follow the safety
and operation label on the lower OPS cross bar. Although the vehicle has been designed to provide safe and reliable
operation, maintaining good performance depends, to a large extent, on the operator.
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