Driving Instructions
16 1999 Transportation Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of the vehicle’s
controls. An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing
him(her) to operate the vehicle alone. Only licensed drivers should be allowed to drive vehicle.
To ensure safe operation of the vehicle, follow all procedures exactly as written. Read and understand all
instructions prior to driving the vehicle.
See following WARNING
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MAKE SURE THE DRIVER IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL CONTROLS AND OPERATING
PROCEDURES BEFORE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN.
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NO MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE PER SEAT AT ONE TIME.
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DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO BED.
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THE VEHICLE IS NOT SPECIALLY EQUIPPED FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS. MAKE SURE
ALL PASSENGERS ARE CAPABLE OF SECURING THEMSELVES IN A MOVING
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE BEFORE ALLOWING THEM TO RIDE IN ONE.
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FOR NIGHT USE, THE VEHICLE MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND
REFLECTORS.
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STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE SHIFTING THE FORWARD/REVERSE HANDLE. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO INATTENTIVE PASSENGERS AND (OR) DAMAGE TO THE
VEHICLE. A BUZZER WILL SOUND AS A WARNING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN
REVERSE
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WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE:
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OPERATE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER SEAT ONLY.
TO PREVENT FALLS FROM THE VEHICLE, REMAIN SEATED AND HOLD ON TO SEAT HAN-
DLES OR HANDRAILS AT ALL TIMES. DRIVER SHOULD KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE STEER-
ING WHEEL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
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TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF SERIOUS INJURY, KEEP ENTIRE BODY INSIDE VEHICLE.
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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE.
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TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM OVERTURNING, DRIVE SLOWLY IN TURNS.
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TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM OVERTURNING, DRIVE SLOWLY STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN
SLOPES.
DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON SLOPES EXCEEDING 20% INCLINE.
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AVOID STOPPING A LOADED VEHICLE ON A HILL. IF A LOADED VEHICLE MUST BE STOPPED
ON A HILL, AVOID SUDDEN STARTS OR ROLLING BACKWARDS AND STOPPING SUDDENLY.
FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE OVERTURNING.
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TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY TO INATTENTIVE PASSENGERS AND (OR) DAMAGE TO THE
VEHICLE, AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS AND ABRUPT TURNS.
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TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSING CONTROL OF OR OVERTURNING THE VEHICLE, REDUCE
SPEED FOR ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS SUCH AS WET GRASS OR ROUGH TERRAIN.
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DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS. IT IS NEITHER DESIGNED NOR INTENDED
FOR STREET USE AND SHOULD NOT BE LICENSED FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS.
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THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE DRIVEN IN ONLY SPECIFIED AREAS BY TRAINED OPERATORS.
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DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND THE VEHICLE.
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DO NOT DRIVE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATIONS.
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OPERATOR MUST CONTROL VEHICLE SPEED WHEN GOING DOWNHILL.
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DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AS NECESSARY AND DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL
PARTIALLY WHEN DESCENDING A HILL. WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PARTIALLY
DEPRESSED, THE GOVERNOR WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO ASSIST THE BRAKES IN
CONTROLLING DOWNHILL SPEED.
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