BRISTERS CHUCK WAGON, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2 Safety
Safe Operating Procedures
oncern to
ll consumers. Your Brister Utility Vehicle has been
uld operate this vehicle before carefully
ading this Operator’s Manual. Also read all
Keep all bystanders away from this vehicle during
his vehicle who has
ot fully read and comprehended this manual and who
epair all damages and defective parts before
utting vehicle back in to service.
one under 16 years of age to operate
is vehicle.
Operator must always use both hands on the steering
No riders allowed except in factory designed and
Operate this vehicle from the driver’s seat only.
with engine
nning.
vehicle as serious injury or
eath could occur.
and belts exposed.
ey are hot.
* Keep hands, feet, long hair, clothing, and jewelry away
from moving parts and obvious pinch points to avoid
getting caught.
* Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with
moving parts.
The safe operation of any machinery is a big c
a
designed with many built-in safety features. However,
no one sho
re
instructions noted on the safety decals.
* Be familiar with all functions of this vehicle.
*
operation.
* Do not allow anyone to operate t
n
has not been properly trained in the safe operation of
this vehicle.
* Do not operate a vehicle with damaged or defective
parts. R
p
* Do not allow any
th
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wheel.
*
supplied seating.
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* Do not leave this vehicle unattended
ru
* Do not dismount a moving
d
* Always operate vehicle with belt guard installed. Do
not leave pulleys
* Do not touch engine, engine exhaust pipe and/or
muffler while th
* Some conditions may warrant extra safety gear to be
orn such as safety helmets and/or goggles. w
Keep hands, arms, feet and all bodily a * ppendages
d tree limbs and brush
ill
f
.
of control may result.
evice to
e.
bject causing serious injury
ull gently. Always stay clear of the
go
nd.
ever make turns at full speed. Reduce
peed when turning empty and reduce speed even
safely inside the confines of the vehicle.
Always be aware of and avoi *
that have a potential of hitting and/or poking individuals
riding the vehicle. Serious body harm could result.
* Avoid sudden stops, starts, and turns.
* Always operate your vehicle at a safe speed that w
allow you to maintain control.
* Operator and passenger are responsible for deciding i
their situation warrants using seat belts.
* Do not exceed total payload capacity of this vehicle
* Do not pull a trailer or implement exceeding 1100
ound towing capacity or loss p
Do not attach an implement, trailer or other d *
the hitch that will produce negative tongue weight.
* Follow all towing instructions in this manual when
towing the UTV behind another vehicle. Do not tow
vehicle faster than 25 MPH.
Do not use the vehicle as an anchor devic *
* Beware, tow ropes, cables and chains can break when
ulling another vehicle or o p
or death to anyone in line with the whipping action
created when they break. Never jerk when pulling,
lways ease into a p a
tow line. Never be in line with the tow line.
* Reduce speed when loaded with cargo. Heavy car
load takes longer to stop.
* Reduce speed and payload on hilly, rough, wet, slick
r unstable grou o
* Always make turns at a speed that will maintain control
f vehicle. N o
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