Cushman 640712, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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COMMON SENSE OPERATION
To prevent severe injury or death, obey the following:
Never transport loaded firearms on or in the vehicle.
Check that firearms are unloaded with the safety engaged and are correctly secured with
the muzzle pointing in a safe direction before you operate the vehicle.
This vehicle is not a toy. If not operated correctly and responsibly, it can cause severe injury or death to the operator,
passengers or bystanders. All operators must have a valid driver’s license. Children must not be permitted to operate the
vehicle. Children may not have the skill, judgment or strength to operate this or equivalent vehicles.
Alcohol, drugs and many over the counter medications decrease the ability of the driver to operate the vehicle safely.
Always review side effects of any medication with a medical professional or pharmacist before you operate vehicle.
Protective clothing and an approved motorcycle helmet are recommended for operator and passengers when operating
vehicle in rough or densely wooded terrain.
When driving at full speed on a dirt road, loose surfaces or wet grass, vehicle stopping distance will increase. If the vehi-
cle is completely loaded, it will take longer to stop than with no load. When operating vehicle in wet weather conditions,
remember that the brakes may need to be
lightly applied in order to provide enough friction to dry the brake unit. If wet,
the brakes will lose much of their effect.
Slow down when in unfamiliar terrain. Slow down when cresting a hill in an area that you are unfamiliar with.
Some hills are too steep to climb. If you attempt to climb a hill that is too steep or if you can not get enough traction, do
not try to turn around on the hill. Slowly back straight down the hill using the service brake to control speed.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
As a responsible user, practice respect for all wildlife and their environment. Respect private prop-
erty and meet all local laws and regulations governing the use of light duty utility vehicles. To pre-
vent severe injury or death while driving, be aware of the following:
Environmental hazards such as steep slopes, obstruction from trees, etc.
Danger of fire when the vehicle is operated over dry combustible organic material.
When driving, be aware of environmental hazards such as steep slopes, obstruction from
trees, etc. Be aware of the danger of fire when the gasoline powered vehicle is operated
over dry combustible organic material.
STARTING AND DRIVING
This vehicle is to be operated by licensed drivers only. Do not try to operate the vehicle under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. Never turn the key switch to the OFF position while the vehicle is in motion. This can cause loss of control and
lead to serious injury or death.
Use caution when traveling uphill or downhill. On a downhill slope it is possible for the vehicle to achieve speeds more
than if it were operating on flat terrain. In a downhill situation, speed must be limited by using the service brake to slow
the vehicle. If allowed to travel too fast on a downhill slope, loss of control can occur. This can cause serious injury or
death.
Use caution when traveling through water and DO NOT operate vehicle in water over 12 inches deep.