Driving Instructions
14 1999 Transportation Electric Vehicle Owner’s Manual
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When the charger is unplugged, the warning light will come on and remain illuminated for 10 seconds if
the charge is less than 90% complete but the vehicle has enough power for approximately 30 minutes
of operation. This will alert the operator that the vehicle may be used, but that it must be charged to
completion as soon as possible.
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The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals if the charger times
out at 16 hours and the batteries are not sufficiently charged
(see PowerDrive Charger Owner’s
Manual)
. This indicates an abnormal charge cycle. The charger and batteries should be checked by
your Carryall distributor/dealer.
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The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals during a charge
cycle (DC plug is still connected) if AC power to the charger is interrupted. The light will go out when
AC power is restored.
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 this 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.
WARNINGS CONTINUED ON FOLLOWING PAGE.
