OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Thank you for purchasing a Gas Powered Light Duty
Utility Vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to
spend some time reading this Owner’s Guide. This
Guide contains the information that will assist you in the
safe operation of the vehicle. It will also assist you in
maintaining this highly reliable vehicle. Some illustra-
tions show items that may be optional for your vehicle.
This guide covers the operation of several vehicles;
therefore, some pictorial views may not represent your
vehicle. Physical differences in controls will be illus-
trated.
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a
‘World Vehicle’. Some countries have individual require-
ments to comply with their specifications; therefore,
some sections may not apply in your country.
Most of the service procedures in this guide can be
accomplished using common automotive hand tools.
Contact your service representative on servicing the
vehicle in accordance with the Periodic Service Sched-
ule.
Service Parts Manuals and Technician’s Repair and
Service Manuals are available from a local Distributor,
an authorized Branch or the Service Parts Department.
When ordering parts or requesting information for your
vehicle, provide vehicle model, serial number and man-
ufacture code.
BEFORE INITIAL USE
Read, understand and follow the safety label on the
instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to oper-
ate the vehicle, its equipment and how to use it safely.
Maintaining good performance depends to a large
extent on the operator.
Improper use of this vehicle could result in
severe injury or death. The ST series are light
duty utility vehicles, NOT All Terrain Vehicles
(ATV’s).
This vehicle is not a toy and using it while
engaging in horseplay is dangerous.
Plan carefully before using the vehicle to go
significant distances over questionable terrain.
Remember that a one hour drive may take
many hours to walk out should you run out of
fuel or be stranded by becoming stuck on
unsuitable terrain.
Hydrogen gas is generated as a natural part of
the lead acid battery charging process. A 4%
concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive
and could cause severe injury or death.
Charging must take place in an area that is
adequately ventilated (minimum of 5 air
exchanges per hour).
To reduce the chance of battery explosion that
could result in severe injury or death, never
smoke around or charge batteries in an area
that has open flame or electrical equipment
that could cause an electrical arc.
Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle of bat-
teries and is explosive in concentrations as low as 4%.
Because hydrogen gas is lighter than air, it will collect in
the ceiling of buildings necessitating proper ventilation.
Five air exchanges per hour is considered the minimum
requirement.
Never charge a vehicle in an area that is subject to
flame or spark. Pay particular attention to natural gas or
propane gas water heaters and furnaces.
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items
shown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be per-
formed
.
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart
Vehicle battery must be fully charged before initial use.
Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in
shipment from the factory.
Determine and record braking distance required to stop
vehicle for future brake performance tests.
Remove the protective clear plastic, that protect the
seat bottom and back rest during shipping, before plac-
ing the vehicle in service.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Vehicle controls and indicators consist of:
•
key/light switch
•
direction selector
•
choke
ITEM SERVICE
OPERATION
Battery Charge
battery
Seats
Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes
Check operation and adjust if necessary
Establish acceptable stopping distance
Tires
Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Fuel
Fill tank with correct fuel
Engine
Check oil level
