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Release key to the RUN position when engine
starts.
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If engine does not start, wait a few seconds and
repeat procedures.
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After engine starts, push in choke knob.
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Release parking brake.
NOTE: If engine surges after starting while idling or
driving at a low speed, apply choke as needed until
engine has warmed up.
IMPORTANT:
Do not operate the engine under full load
until engine has warmed up.
Stopping Engine
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To stop utility vehicle, release accelerator pedal
and depress brake pedal until vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
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Lock parking brake and turn key switch to STOP
position.
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Remove the key when not in use.
WARNING: The vehicle will roll if the parking brake is
not engaged and locked.
Driving Utility Vehicle
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Make sure front wheels are turned to the desired
direction.
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Depress brake pedal to release parking brake.
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To avoid damaging transmission, depress brake
pedal fully and make sure vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into Forward or Reverse.
WARNING: Do not stop or start suddenly
when going uphill or downhill. Be especially
cautious when changing direction on slopes.
Apply brakes when going down slopes to
maintain control of vehicle.
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Release brake pedal and apply pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
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Release accelerator and apply brake pedal evenly
and firmly to slow down or stop.
Engaging Differential Lock
(Optional)
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Stop or slow vehicle speed and push button to lock
differential. The button will illuminate and the
differential will remain engaged.
IMPORTANT:
Engage the differential when the left and
right side wheels are turning at slightly different speeds.
WARNING: To avoid transaxle damage,
injury, or turf damage, go slow when
operating vehicle with differential lock
engaged as steering response is noticeably
reduced.
Disengaging Differential Lock
(Optional)
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To disengage the differential lock, simply push the
button again. The light will go off.
Torque must be equal on both axles for differential lock
to release. It is best to slow down and drive straight
ahead at a constant speed when disengaging the
differential.
Raising and Lowering Cargo Box
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of
bodily injury from unintentional lowering of
the cargo box, be sure vehicle is on a level
and stable surface and parking brake is
locked before raising cargo box.
Manual Lift
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Park the vehicle safely on level ground and set
parking brake.
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Empty cargo by hand and unhook cargo box latch
located in front of box. See Figure 13.
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Lift cargo box.
Figure 13
Electric Lift
(Optional)
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Park the vehicle safely and turn key to the RUN
position.
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Raise cargo box by pressing and holding top of
electric lift switch. Release switch when box is at
desired dump height or when maximum height is
reached.
NOTE: A ratcheting noise will indicate cargo box is at
full extension. The same noise will also be heard when
cargo box is at the full down position. If lift capacity of
the power lift is exceeded, a ratcheting will also be
heard.
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To lower cargo box, push on bottom of electric lift
switch. Turn ignition switch to the STOP position.
Gas Spring
Cargo Latch
