Driving Instructions
11. Release the brake pedal completely, and then slowly press the accelerator pedal. As the accelerator pedal is
pressed, the vehicle will begin to move. Vehicle speed will increase as the accelerator is pressed until full speed
is reached.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Operator must control vehicle speed when going downhill.
• Never shift the vehicle out of the FORWARD position while going downhill. If you do, you will not be
able to shift into the REVERSE position or back into the FORWARD position until stopped.
• Press the brake pedal as necessary and press the accelerator pedal partially when descending a hill.
With the accelerator pedal partially pressed, the governor will cause the engine to assist the brakes in
controlling downhill speed.
DRIVE TRAIN OPERATION (AUTO-LOCKING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL)
The vehicle features a drive train with a manual-locking rear differential and an auto-locking front differential. In normal
operation, the rear differential drives the two wheels at varying speeds as required. Under conditions with low traction,
the rear differential lock may be engaged, allowing both wheels to become locked and drive at the same speed. The
front differential will also engage to provide additional traction in slippery conditions.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• 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. See Figure 3.
• 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.
• Factory-specified tires must be used and the factory-specified tire pressures must be maintained;
otherwise, the drive train will not operate as intended and could result in severe personal injury or
death.
Under most circumstances the driver will not need to do anything to engage the front differential; however, the front
differential may become locked (rotate at the same speed regardless of the terrain) under certain conditions. If the front
differential becomes locked, drive slowly in reverse for at least 10 ft. (3 meters), then brake gently.
See following
WARNING.
WARNING
• Reduced steering control can occur if the front differential becomes locked. To help prevent this
condition, avoid extremely hard braking in reverse.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
See following WARNING and CAUTION
.
WARNING
• Driving through water may affect the brakes. After driving through water, check effectiveness of the
brakes by gently pressing the brake pedal. If the vehicle does not slow down at the normal rate,
continue to press the brake pedal until the brakes dry out and normal performance returns.
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