General Warnings
WARNING
• The diameter of all tires on the vehicle must be equal; otherwise the four-wheel drive system will not
operate as intended and could result in severe personal injury or death. Never install tires of different
diameters on the vehicle.
• Check the vehicle for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation decals and make sure they are
in place and are easy to read.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo (including accessories) before raising the bed or
servicing the vehicle. Ensure that the safety catch is securely engaged while bed is raised. Do not
Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all crush areas.
Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed this warning could
result in severe personal injury or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple repairs or
service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair. The appropriate
instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory installation.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect battery and spark plug wires. See
Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicle on page 11.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when disconnecting battery
cables or other electrical wiring. Do not allow a positive wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine, or
any other metal component.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face shield and
rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the vehicle.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme caution to
avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• When servicing the vehicle with part of the vehicle on jack stands, do not operate the engine with the
Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. The four-wheel drive system
may engage any wheel(s), front or rear, depending on the mode selected (Figure 3, Page 12).
DISABLING THE VEHICLE
1.
Set the park brake.
2.
Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key.
3.
Place the Forward/Reverse control in the NEUTRAL position.
4.
In addition, chock the wheels if servicing or repairing the vehicle.
DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY – GASOLINE VEHICLES
1.
Disable the vehicle.
See Disabling the Vehicle on page 11.
2.
Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first, as shown
(Figure 2)
.
3.
Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
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