2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 5-1
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SECTION 5 – ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL
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∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain the vehicle, could result in
decreased vehicle performance or severe personal injury.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling, or increases
maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe personal injury
or death.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face
shield and rubber gloves when working with batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Remove jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc. before
servicing vehicle.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while it is running.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine or exhaust systems. Failure to heed this warning
could result in severe burns.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Turn the key switch to OFF, remove the key, chock the wheels, place the Forward/Reverse
handle in NEUTRAL and disconnect battery prior to servicing the vehicle.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative cable (–) first. See Figure 1-1, Section 1, Page 1-2.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electric wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the
vehicle frame, engine, or any other metal component.
• Lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Before lifting, unload cargo bed, lock the brakes and
chock the wheels that remain on the floor. Use a suitable lifting device (chain hoist or
hydraulic floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not use lifting device
to hold vehicle in raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper weight capacity to
support the vehicle.
