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Vehicle Operation
Starting the Engine
Always start with the vehicle on a flat, level
surface. Carbon monoxide poisoning can
kill you, so keep your vehicle outside while
it’s running. Follow these steps to start it up:
1. Step into the vehicle and sit down; then
fasten the operator seat belt and the
passenger seat belts (if applicable) and
secure your approved helmet or hard
hat (if applicable) and require your pas-
senger(s) to do the same (if applicable).
Check that the occupant side restraints
are secured in place.
2. Place the transmission in park; then
depress the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the
RUN position;
when the glow plug
indicator light goes off,
turn the igni-
tion key clockwise to the START posi-
tion; then when the engine starts, release
the ignition key to the RUN position. Do
not increase engine RPM above idle.
4. Let the engine warm up to normal
operating temperature.
If Engine Fails to Start
1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the
RUN position;
when the glow plug
indicator light goes off, turn the igni-
tion key to OFF.
2. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the
RUN position;
when the glow plug
indicator light goes off, turn the igni-
tion key to START.
3. If the engine still does not start, turn
the ignition key to OFF and then to
RUN to recycle the glow plug timer
for a 3rd time; then when the glow
plug indicator light goes off, turn the
ignition key to START. When the
engine stars, release the ignition key
to the RUN position
Do not increase
engine RPM above idle.
4. Let the engine warm up.
Shifting Transaxle
NOTE: When shifting, the opera-
tor is selecting a drive range in the
transaxle and not in the Continu-
ously Variable Transmission (CVT).
The CVT is fully automatic and
shifts as a function of engine RPM
and vehicle loading.
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1. To select reverse gear from park,
move the shift lever downward one
position until the letter “R” is dis-
played on the LCD information
gauge.
2. To select neutral from reverse, move
the shift lever downward one position
until the letter “N” is displayed on the
LCD information gauge.
3. To select high range from neutral,
move the shift lever downward one
position until the letter “H” is dis-
played on the LCD information
gauge.
! WARNING
Falling from a moving vehicle could
result in serious injury or death.
Always fasten your seat belt securely
and ensure the passenger seat belt is
properly and securely fastened prior
to operating or riding in this vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not run the starter motor for more
than 15 seconds per starting attempt.
The starter motor may overheat caus-
ing severe starter motor damage.
Allow 60 seconds between starting
attempts to allow the starter motor to
cool.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stop and
allow the engine to return to idle
before attempting to shift from one
range to the other or into reverse.
Always shift on level ground.
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