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INTRODUCTION
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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1. Key Switch / Headlight Switch
Located on the dash panel, this switch enables the basic electrical system of the vehicle to be turned on and off by
turning the key. The switch has 3 positions, OFF, ON and Headlights. To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle
when left unattended, the key should be turned to the ‘OFF’ position and removed.
2. Fuel Gauge with Low Oil Pressure Indicator
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of gasoline in the fuel tank. ‘F’ indicates a full tank and ‘E’ indicates an empty
fuel tank. The fuel gauge has a low oil pressure indicator. A low engine oil pressure condition is shown with a red
indicator light.
The low oil pressure indicator light on early model vehicles is located beside the fuel gauge on the dash, and not part
of the fuel gauge.
4. Direction Selector
To reduce the possibility of component damage, the vehicle must be completely stopped before moving the direction
selector.
Located on the seat support panel, this lever permits the selection of either ‘F’ (forward) or ‘R’ (reverse). Vehicle
should be left in ‘F’ when unattended.
5. Choke
The choke is used to aid cold starting. See COLD STARTING section for operating instructions.
6. Horn
The horn is operated by pushing the horn button located on the floor to the left of the brake pedal.
7. Brake Pedal
Depress the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with four wheel hydraulic brakes, disc
on front and drum on rear.
8. Accelerator Pedal
With the key switch ‘ON’, depressing the accelerator pedal starts the engine. When the pedal is released, the engine
will stop. To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the brake pedal.
9. Park Brake
The hand operated park brake is located on the floor to the right of the accelerator pedal. The brake is engaged
when the handle is pointed upward and disengaged when the handle is pointed downward towards the floor. When
leaving the vehicle unattended, engage the park brake by raising the handle until it is locked in place. To release the
park brake push the handle forward and down towards the floor.
10. Brake Master Cylinder
The brake master cylinder is located in the first forward facing seat bottom on the driver side of the vehicle. The fluid
level must be maintained between the MIN and MAX lines on the master cylinder.
11. Fuse Block
The fuse block is used to provide electrical protection to some of the electrical items and vehicle accessories.
