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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.
Owner’s Guide
STARTING AND DRIVING
To reduce the possibility of roll-back, which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
release service brake until the engine has started.
To operate vehicle:
1.
Press service brake pedal, place key in switch, and turn key to ‘ON’ position.
2.
Move direction selector to desired direction.
3.
Release park brake by pressing the service brake pedal until the park brake releases.
4.
Slowly press accelerator pedal to start the engine. Release service brake when engine starts.
5.
When accelerator pedal is released, the ignition circuit is de-energized and the engine stops. To stop the vehicle
more quickly, press the service brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse position, a warning signal will sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready
to run in reverse.
Starting the Vehicle on a Hill
To reduce the possibility of roll-back, which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
release service brake until engine has started.
Use the brake pedal to hold vehicle on a hill. Do not hold vehicle on hill using accelerator and engine. This
will cause premature and excessive wear to drive train components.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the drive system, it is important to prevent excessive roll-back when
starting the vehicle on a hill.
Place left foot on service brake and release the park brake. Press accelerator with right foot and release the service
brake by lifting left foot.
Coasting
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above recommended speeds,
limit speed with service brake.
On steep hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast at faster speeds than those attainable on a flat surface. To reduce
possible loss of vehicle control and severe drive train damage, speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum
governed speed on level ground (see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS). Limit speed by applying service brake.
