Driving Instructions
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1.
Read safety and information decals located on the vehicle.
2.
Study and understand controls.
3.
Make sure load is secure.
4.
Make sure everyone is seated and holding onto hand holds or handrails. Driver should have both hands
on the steering wheel.
5.
Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and that nothing is obstructing vehicle’s path.
6.
Electric vehicles:
Start the vehicle.
6.1. Turn the key to the ON position.
6.2. Select direction by placing the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the desired position (F = Forward
or R = Reverse). A buzzer will sound as a warning when the Forward/Reverse handle or switch is in
the REVERSE position.
6.3. Slowly press the accelerator pedal. The park brake will release automatically and the vehicle will start to
move. As the accelerator pedal is pressed, speed will increase until full speed is reached.
See following
WARNING.
7.
Gasoline key-start vehicles:
Start the vehicle.
7.1. Make sure the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.
7.2. Press and hold brake pedal.
7.3. Turn the key all the way to the START position and release after the engine has started. The engine will idle
with the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position.
7.4. Keeping brake engaged, place the Forward/Reverse handle in desired position (F = Forward or R =
Reverse). Engine must be at idle before moving the handle. A buzzer will sound as a warning when
the vehicle is in the REVERSE position.
7.5. Release brake pedal and slowly press accelerator pedal. The park brake will release automatically and
the vehicle will start to move. As the accelerator pedal is pressed, speed will increase until full speed is
reached.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle or switch. Failure to do so can result in
injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• Operator must control vehicle speed when going downhill.
Electric vehicles only:
• Pedal down or pedal up motor braking can be used to help control speed when going downhill;
however, steep terrain or other conditions can require that pedal braking be used in conjunction with
motor braking.
Gasoline vehicles only:
• Press the brake pedal as necessary and partially press the accelerator when descending a hill. With
the accelerator pedal partially pressed, the governor will cause the engine to assist the brakes in
controlling downhill speed.
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