Cushman 2012 Hauler 1200, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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Early Production Fuel Tank
Always allow enough space for the expansion of gasoline. Leave at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of
space below bottom of filler neck.
Early production fuel tanks can be identified by the location
of the fuel cap which is located in the middle of the top of the
tank as shown.
Early production fuel tanks require enough space for the
expansion of the gasoline. Leave at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of
space below the bottom of the filler neck.
Late Production Fuel Tank
Late production fuel tanks can be identified by the location
of the fuel cap which is located in the rear of the top of the
tank as shown.
Late production fuel tanks are designed to allow for fuel
expansion and do NOT require space below bottom of filler
neck.
BATTERY
Excessive use of accessories may drain the battery and leave insufficient reserve to start the vehicle.
The vehicle uses a combination starter/generator to both start the engine and charge the battery. The engine will not
idle; therefore, the battery cannot be charged while the vehicle is stopped. Do not operate accessory items (such as
lights) excessively while the vehicle is stopped.
The generator is capable of supplying 35 amps; therefore, operation of all accessories could result in the discharge
of the battery even though the engine is running and the generator operating. Discharging the battery is known as
deep cycling. The battery is not a deep cycle model, but is a starting battery. Multiple deep cycling will result in the
premature failure of the battery.
If the vehicle battery has become discharged, it must be charged using a 12 volt charger that is rated at 10 amps or
less and in accordance with all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
1" Min.
(2.5 cm)
Fuel
Early Production Fuel Tank
Late Production Fuel Tank