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Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and rollover accidents, which can result
in severe injury or death. If a slope is steeper
than a 15° incline, do not operate this unit
on that area. Exercise extreme caution while
operating on slopes.
Do:
1.
Travel straight up and down slopes, not
across. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
2.
Travel slowly while on a slope. Always
keep the forward speed limited when
going down slopes to take advantage of
the motor braking action.
3.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Avoid starting or stopping
on a slope.
4.
Avoid slopes with slippery, loose, or
bumpy surfaces as they are especially
hazardous.
5.
Use extra care while carrying cargo. It
may affect the stability of the vehicle.
Spread the load evenly or tie down.
Do Not:
1.
Do not travel near drop-offs, ditches
or embankments. The vehicle could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves
in.
2.
Do not stop or start suddenly when
going uphill or downhill. Be especially
cautious when changing direction on
slopes.
3.
Do not turn sideways to the hill. The
vehicle may roll over. If you must turn, go
slow and do so carefully and gradually.
4.
Do not carry cargo on steep slopes or
tow loads.
Towing
1.
Always use an approved hitch and hitch
point provided on the utility vehicle.
2.
Do not tow more than 1200 lbs. rolling
weight (i.e. trailer plus cargo).
3.
Never load more than 180 lbs. tongue
weight on tow bracket provided.
4.
Go slow and use extra care when towing
a trailer. Allow for increased braking
distance. Load trailer properly.
5.
Do not tow heavy loads on slopes
greater than 5° incline. When going
downhill or turning, the extra weight
tends to push the tow vehicle and may
cause you to lose control (i.e. braking
and steering ability are reduced, towed
equipment may jack-knife and cause
utility vehicle to overturn).
Cargo Box Loading/Operation
1.
Do not exceed vehicle’s Total Load
Capacity rating of 900 lbs. This includes
operator, passenger, accessories, and
cargo.
2.
Do not exceed 400 lbs. load in cargo box.
3.
Spread load evenly and secure to
prevent movement.
4.
Do not load above height of cargo box
front panel. Load could shift forward and
injure driver or passenger.
5.
Avoid loads which exceed the physical
dimensions of cargo box.
6.
Go slow. Heavy loads will affect steering,
braking, stability, and overall handling of
the vehicle. Limit loads to those that can
be safely controlled.
7.
Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns
which could cause load to shift.
Cargo Box Lift
1.
Stop vehicle on level ground and put the
vehicle in PARK before raising cargo box.
2.
On manual lift units, unload cargo box
before raising cargo box.
3.
Do not operate vehicle with cargo box in
raised position.
4.
Do not operate vehicle with cargo box
latch unlatched. Always re-latch upon
manually lowering cargo box.
Safety Frame (OPS)
1.
Your vehicle is equipped with a operator
protective structure (OPS) which must be
maintained in a fully functional condition.
Use care when driving through doorways
or spaces with a low overhead.
a.
Never modify the OPS in any way.
b.
Never attempt to straighten
or reweld any part of the main
frame or retaining brackets that
have been damaged. Doing so
may weaken the structure and
endanger your safety.
c.
Never secure any parts other
than Cub Cadet approved
accessories on the main frame
or attach the safety frame with
anything other than the special
fasteners specified.
d.
Never attach ropes, chains, or
cables to the OPS for pulling
purposes.
e.
Although the OPS, when used
with a properly secured seat
belt, provides a crush-protective
environment in the event of a
tip-over or rollover, never take
unnecessary risks.
Children
1.
Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to
the vehicle. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them. Avoid
run over accidents.
a.
Keep children out of the
immediate area of the vehicle
and in watchful care of a
responsible adult other than the
operator.
b.
Be alert and turn the vehicle off if
a child enters the area.
c.
Before and while backing, look
behind and down for small
children.
d.
Never carry small children, they
may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe
vehicle operation.
e.
Use extreme care while
approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees or other
objects that may block your
vision of a child who may run into
the path of the vehicle.
f.
Remove key when vehicle
is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation.
2.
Never allow children under 16 years
old to operate this vehicle. Children
16 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions
and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
3.
Do not let children ride in the cargo
box, in the driver’s or passenger’s lap
or anywhere other than the passenger
seat. Never give small children a ride; not
even in the passenger seat. They may
fall off.
Service
Safe Handling Of Fuel:
1.
To avoid personal injury or property
damage use extreme care in handling
fuel. Fuel is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal
injury can occur when fuel is spilled on
yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
a.
Use only an approved fuel
container.
b.
Never fill containers inside a
vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed
with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
