Section 4 Operating Instructions
4200ATR Light Utility Vehicle 710-040M
7/14/08
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Section 4 Operating Instructions
Operator Responsibilities
!
WARNING
It is the operator’s responsibility to have read this manual
thoroughly and to know how to operate this vehicle safely in all
situations. See "Section 2 Important Safety Information"
starting on page 3
Pre-Start Check List
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Lubricate the vehicle as indicated in the Lubrication
portion of "Section 7 Lubrication" starting on
page 27.
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Check tire pressure as indicated in the "Tire Inflation
Chart" on page 19.
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Make sure wheel lug bolts/nuts are tightened to 65ft. lbs.
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All nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners should be
checked. Refer to the Torque Value Chart in "Section
13 Appendix" starting on page 39.
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Turn on headlights to make sure battery has a charge
and electrical lighting circuit is working.
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Check tail lights and brake lights.
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Step on foot brake to make sure there is plenty of pedal
and that brakes hold pressure and do not bleed off. Add
brake fluid as indicated in "Master Cylinder Brake
Fluid" on page 29 and bleed brakes if required.
•
Check park brake to make sure it will engage, hold and
release.
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Check steering by executing a full lock to lock turn in
each direction.
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Check to make sure neutral start feature is working by
trying to start the unit while the shifter is located in the
forward and reverse positions. (Unit should not start.)
•
Check engine oil level at the dipstick. Add oil as
indicated in "Engine Oil" on page 27 if oil is at or below
the add mark on the dipstick.
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Check differential oil level at the differential oil plug. Add
gear lube as indicated in "Transfer Case Oil" on page
28 if oil is below oil plug outlet.
•
Check fuel valve lever position. Valve lever should be off
except when running the engine. See also “Engine Fuel
Valve Lever” on page 23.
•
Check fuel level to make sure there is at least 1/8 of a
tank of gas prior to performing initial starting operations.
•
Make sure low engine idle speed is set between 1250
and 1350 rpm and that maximum engine static speed
does not exceed 3800 rpm. Modifying or adjusting the
carburetor to increase vehicle speed above factory
set specification is a safety violation and could
result in voiding the warranty.
General Operation
!
DANGER
Avoid injury or death from entanglement in the rotating beltline.
All shields must be in place and secure when operating. Keep all
persons away from rotating driveline.
Start the ATR by following the starting procedures
displayed at the gearshift lever and as noted below.
1.
Depress brake pedal with your foot and hold. Pull
firmly up on the park brake lever with your hand until
the lever is tight.
2.
Place gearshift in neutral. Engine will not start with
vehicle in gear.
3.
Apply choke fully when engine is cold.
4.
Turn ignition key fully clockwise and hold until engine
starts.
5.
Release ignition key to run position and choke to
normal operating position immediately after engine
starts.
6.
Turn ignition key counterclockwise to stop engine.
Driving an ATR is as easy as driving a car with an
automatic transfer case. A simple forward and reverse
shifter provides direction control. A neutral start feature
and keyed 12 volt electronic ignition makes for safe and
easy starting. We have provided a manual choke control
on the console for quick cold weather starting. There is a
back-up pull-rope starter mechanism on the engine just in
case you accidentally leave the key on and run the battery
down. The infinitely variable torque converter drive system
means there is no clutching. You just shift into either
forward or reverse when the vehicle is stopped and step
on the throttle pedal to go at speeds up to 25 mph. Never
shift while the vehicle is moving. The unit will only start
when the shift lever is in neutral position.
Braking is accomplished by simply depressing the
automotive style brake pedal located on the floorboard.
This activates the rear automotive type hydraulic drum
brakes. A lever action parking brake control is mounted on
the center console located between the operator and
passenger seats. Depress the top mounted button on the
park brake control lever to release the park brake.
Floor Controls
Refer to Figure 4-1
#1
Brake Pedal: Applying pressure to the brake pedal
instead of the accelerator pedal with your foot will
slow down and/or stop the vehicle. Riding or resting
your foot on the pedal unnecessary will wear the
brakes out prematurely.
