Husqvarna 2007 HUV 4421-D, Owner'S Manual

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Driving Instructions
2007 HUV 4421 Gasoline and Diesel Vehicle Owner’s Manual Page 19
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WARNING
- Be sure all passengers are capable of securing themselves in a moving vehicle before
allowing them to ride in one.
- Be sure all persons can properly operate the vehicle prior to allowing them to drive the
vehicle.
• Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Engine must be at idle before
shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result in injury to inattentive
passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
• To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Children requiring a child safety seat must not ride on the vehicle. Comply with state and local
laws pertaining to child safety.
• Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
• To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated with safety belt fastened and hold on to
hand holds at all times. Driver should keep both hands on the steering wheel when the vehicle
is in motion.
• To help prevent the possibility of serious injury, keep entire body inside the vehicle.
• To help prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly in turns.
• To help prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly straight up and down slopes. Avoid
driving the vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% incline.
• Avoid stopping a loaded vehicle on a hill. If a loaded vehicle must be stopped on a hill, avoid
sudden starts or rolling backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning could
result in overturning the vehicle.
• To help avoid possible injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle, avoid
sudden starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns.
• To help avoid the possibility of losing control of or overturning the vehicle, reduce speed for
adverse driving conditions such as wet grass or rough terrain.
• Do not use the vehicle on public roads. It is neither designed nor intended for street use and
should not be licensed for use on public roads.
• The vehicle should be driven in only specified areas by trained drivers.
• Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.
• Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.
• Never attempt jumps.
• Keep away from drop-offs, steep slopes, and unstable surfaces.
• Avoid extremely hard braking in reverse.
No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of vehicle con-
trols. An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing the
driver to operate the vehicle alone.
To ensure safe operation of the vehicle, follow exactly and in order all of the following procedures. Read and
understand all instructions before driving the vehicle.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Read safety warnings on the instrument panel and vehicle loading information located in the cargo bed.
2. Be sure load, if any, is secure.
3. Study and understand all controls.
4. Be sure all passengers are seated with their safety belts fastened and are holding on to hand holds.
Driver should have both hands on the steering wheel.