Husqvarna HUV4210-E, Owner'S Manual

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General Warnings
WARNING
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle and battery charger.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
• Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, set the park brake, place the
Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF position,
and remove the key. Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance, severe personal injury, or death.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle, or
increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe personal
injury or death.
• Do not operate the vehicle without an installed front bumper or brush guard that is specifically
designed and approved for use on this vehicle. Instability in the vehicle could cause serious injury or
death ( Figure 4 and Figure 5).
• Check the vehicle for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation decals and make sure they are
in place and are easy to read.
• For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle. If the
vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is raised. Do not
close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all crush areas. Do not
drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed this warning could result in
severe personal injury or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing even
simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory
installation.
Gasoline vehicles:
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
– Disconnect battery cables, negative (–) cable first (Figure 2).
– Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when disconnecting battery
cables or other electrical wiring. Do not allow a positive wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine, or
any other metal component.
Electric vehicles:
• Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries. Failure to
heed this warning could result in a battery explosion or severe personal injury.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 3).
• After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme caution to
avoid shorting of components or wiring.
All vehicles:
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle or battery charger. Wear a
full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the
vehicle or battery charger.
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