Jacobsen Hauler 1000, Owner'S Manual And Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using
accelerator and motor. Leaving motor
in a stalled condition for more than 3 - 4 seconds will cause per-
manent damage to motor.
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.
If a non PDS vehicle is held on a hill using the accelera-
tor pedal for more than 3 - 4 seconds (depending on the
grade of hill), the commutator bars within the motor will
become distorted and the motor will become unaccept-
ably noisy.
Place left foot on service brake and release the park
brake. Depress 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.
Uncontrolled coasting does not occur with PDS model
vehicles because the PDS controls the top speed of the
vehicle while moving down hill. However, the PDS is not
a substitute for the service brake which should be used
to control the speed of the vehicle.
Some PDS models are equipped with a feature
(pedal-up braking) which slows the vehicle’s
speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
On steep hills, it is possible for non-PDS vehicles to
coast at faster than normal speeds that may be encoun-
tered on a flat surface. To prevent loss of vehicle control,
speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum
speed on level ground (see vehicle specification). Limit
speed by releasing the accelerator and applying service
brake. Severe damage to the drive train components due
to excessive speed may result from driving the vehicle
above specified speed. Damage caused by excessive
speed may cause a loss of control, is costly, is consid-
ered abuse and will not be covered under warranty.
LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS
Vehicles may be labeled with pictograms as a method of
conveying information or warnings. Appendix A illus-
trates and explains pictograms that may appear on the
vehicle. Not all pictograms shown in Appendix A will be
found on your vehicle.
SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD
The sun top does not
provide protection from
r o l l o v e r o r f a l l i n g
objects.
The windshield does not provide protection from tree
limbs or flying objects.
The sun top and windshield provide some protection
from the elements; however, they will not keep the opera-
tor 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 may be 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, opera-
tor, passenger, contents of loadbed 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 a hitch
receiver. Such items will change the performance char-
acteristics of vehicle and result in unsafe handling, possi-
ble roll over or vehicle damage.
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE
VEHICLE CLEANING
To reduce the possibility
of severe injury or vehi-
cle damage, read and
understand all instructions supplied by manufacturer
of pressure washer.
When pressure washing exterior of
vehicle, do not use pressure in excess
of 700 psi (4825 Kpa). To reduce the possibility of cosmetic dam-
age, do not use any abrasive or reactive solvents to clean plastic
parts.
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