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GENERAL INFORMATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Repair and Service Manual
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION
The vehicle has multiple serial number and manufacture
date code plates. PARTS A and B are found on the sup-
port bracket below the front seat. Lift the seat and the flap
to access PARTS A and B (Fig. 1). PART C is found on
the body panel below the driver seat. PART D is found on
the frame tube below the floorboard.
Design changes take place on an ongoing basis. The
information on these labels must be provided to obtain
correct replacement components for the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Serial Number Locations
VEHICLE WITH A DISCHARGED BAT-
TERY
To decrease the risk of severe
injury or death from accidental
movement, do not use jumper
cables to start a vehicle.
The vehicle has a starter/generator and does not idle.
When you start the engine, the starter/generator functions
as a starter; with the engine running, it functions as a gen-
erator.
The generator can keep the battery charged with the
short run times typical of this type of vehicle. The genera-
tor will not charge a discharged battery.
When the engine starts, the clutches engage and cause
the vehicle to move making jump starting both dangerous
and impractical.
Since the engine stops when the accelerator is released,
jump starting should not be attempted.
If the battery has discharged, charge it with a 12V charger
that is rated at 10 amps or less and according to instruc-
tions supplied by the manufacturer of the charger.
STARTING VEHICLE ON A HILL
To decrease the risk of roll-back, do
not release the service brake until
the engine has started
Do not use the accelerator and engine to hold the
vehicle on a hill. Doing so will cause early and
excessive wear to the drive train components.
To decrease the risk of permanent damage to the
drive train, do not allow roll-back when you start the
vehicle on a hill.
Put left foot on service brake and release the parking
brake. Press the accelerator with right foot and release
the service brake.
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PART B
PART C/D
PART A
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PART A
PART B
PIN LABEL
PIN PLATE
PART C
Serial Number
Labels
PART D
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