Cushman 640712, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Do not change the vehicle in any manner that changes the weight distribution, decreases stability,
increases speed or extends the necessary distance to stop more than the factory specification.
Such changes can cause personal injury or death.
Do not change the vehicle in any manner that changes the weight distribution, decreases stability, increases speed or
extends the necessary distance to stop more than the factory specification. E-Z-GO is not responsible for changes that
cause the vehicle to be dangerous.
Do not let anyone below the height of 59 inches (150 cm) operate the vehicle.
GENERAL OPERATION
Read the following warnings before attempting to operate the vehicle.
To prevent the risk of personal injury or death, observe the following:
When the vehicle is to be left without an operator, engage the safety brake, turn the key to
the OFF position AND REMOVE THE KEY.
Drive vehicle only as fast as terrain and safety considerations allow. Consider the terrain
and traffic conditions. Consider environmental conditions which change the terrain and the
ability to control the vehicle.
Avoid driving fast downhill. Sudden stops or change of direction can cause a loss of con-
trol. Use brake to control speed when traveling down a slope.
Use extra care and decreased speed when driving in poor conditions or on poor surfaces.
Stay in designated areas where provided and avoid steep slopes.
Keep feet, legs, hands, and arms inside vehicle at all times when the vehicle is in motion.
Avoid extremely rough terrain.
Check area behind the vehicle before operating in reverse direction.
Make sure the direction selector is in correct position before pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Slow down before and during turns.
Always bring vehicle to a complete stop before moving the direction selector.
See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle load and seating capacity.
Read the following text and warnings before attempting to service vehicle.
In any product, components may eventually fail to perform properly as the result of normal use, age, wear, or abuse.
It is not possible to anticipate all possible component failures or the manner in which each component can fail.
A vehicle requiring repair does not operates as designed and can be hazardous. Use extreme care when working on any
vehicle. When diagnosing, removing, or replacing any components that are not operating correctly, take time to under-
stand the safety of yourself and other persons around you.