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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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BATTERY
Excessive use of accessories may drain the battery and leave insufficient reserve to start the vehicle.
The vehicle uses a combination starter/generator to both start the engine and charge the battery. The engine will not
idle; therefore, the battery cannot be charged while the vehicle is stopped. Do not operate accessory items (such as
lights) excessively while the vehicle is stopped.
The generator is capable of supplying 35 amps; therefore, operation of all accessories could result in the discharge
of the battery even though the engine is running and the generator operating. Discharging the battery is known as
deep cycling. The battery is not a deep cycle model, but is a starting battery. Multiple deep cycling will result in the
premature failure of the battery.
If the vehicle battery has become discharged, it must be charged using a 12 volt charger that is rated at 10 amps or
less and in accordance with all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the charger.
SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD
The sun top does not provide protection from roll over or falling objects.
The windshield does not provide protection from tree limbs or flying objects.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, do not hold on to sun top struts and stand on body panels.
The sun top and windshield provide some protection from the elements; however, they will not keep the operator and
passenger dry in a downpour. This vehicle is not equipped with seat belts and the sun top has not been designed to
provide roll over protection. In addition, the sun top does not protect against falling objects nor does the windshield
protect against flying objects and tree limbs. Keep arms and legs inside of vehicle while it is moving.
TOWING A TRAILER
The vehicle is equipped with a receiver that can be fitted with a standard 1 7/8" ball. The trailer and its load must not
exceed 500 lbs (227 kg) and no more than 50 lbs (23 kg) tongue weight may be attached to the hitch. Remember
that the overall capacity of the vehicle, operator, passenger, contents of load bed and accessories must be reduced
to compensate for the trailer and load.
The range of motion of the trailer is limited by the ball and hitch. The trailer should not be used on rough trails or over
objects such as logs, large rocks, holes, etc.
Never install baskets or extensions using the hitch receivers (front or rear). Such items will change the performance
characteristics of vehicle and result in unsafe handling, possible roll over or vehicle damage.
TERRAIN
The vehicle is designed for use on improved roads (but not on public highways). The vehicle may also be used on
established trails or open terrain that is free from stumps, large rocks or holes.
The vehicle should not be used to cross water.
