Section 2 Important Safety Information
4200ATR Light Utility Vehicle 710-040M
7/14/08
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Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts. Never
drive recklessly. Always operate your vehicle at a safe
speed that will allow you to maintain control.
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Never use vehicle for racing and never modify the
engine to exceed 25 MPH vehicle speed.
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Never modify any parts on the vehicle without
authorization. Unauthorized modifications will void
warranty to all parts directly and indirectly affected by
the modification.
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Always make sure the vehicle pathway is clear of all
objects when backing up. Know location of personnel
around vehicle and especially location of small
children. Take extra precautions when rear view is
hindered by cargo.
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Always park on level ground, stop engine, set park
brake
(see “Park Brake Lever” on page 15)
and remove
ignition key before leaving the vehicle. Chock tires if
condition warrants.
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Use extreme caution when cresting hills or when
visibility is limited. Proceed slowly until you are sure
trail conditions immediately ahead are safe.
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Keep front wheels straight when cresting hills or going
over bumps.
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Do not stop, start suddenly or over accelerate on hills.
Loss of control and rollover could result.
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Use extreme caution when descending hills or running
on loose slippery surfaces. Towing, braking, and
tractive capabilities are greatly diminished.
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Do not operate vehicle on 15 degree slopes or
steeper.
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Avoid changing direction or making sharp steering
corrections on slopes or rollover may occur.
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If this vehicle begins to tip when crossing a slope, turn
the front wheels downhill to regain stability and control.
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When crossing a slope on soft terrain, turn the front
wheels slightly uphill and maintain a constant speed to
maintain a straight line of travel.
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When descending hills or slopes apply steady
pressure to the foot brake to avoid potential of
freewheeling or runaway.
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Never allow vehicle to coast or free wheel in neutral or
loss of control may result.
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If your vehicle loses power and stops on a hill,
immediately engage the foot brake and back slowly
down the hill maintaining a straight downhill line of
travel. Do not attempt to turn the vehicle sideways on
the hill or a rollover could result.
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When travelling at night always use your headlights
and reduce speed according to visibility, trail and
terrain conditions.
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Avoid water crossings when possible and never cross
a body of water where depth is unknown. Loss of
power will occur if the drive belt becomes submerged
or wet. Unnecessary crossing of streams and
waterways erodes shore line and damages water-born
habitat. If you must cross, do it at a point where banks
are not steep and proceed at a slow and steady speed.
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Front bumper and brush guards are not designed as
pusher bars. Do not attempt to push other vehicles or
implements or damage may result.
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When refueling use an (UL) approved non-metallic
container that has no screen or filter. Set the container
on the ground before fueling to eliminate static
discharge and do not use Methanol fuel.
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Do not smoke or use electrical devices including cell
phones while refueling.
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Always maintain proper tire inflation. See "Tire
Maintenance" on page 19.
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Always disconnect the negative battery terminal before
making adjustments to the vehicle electrical system or
welding on this vehicle.
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Battery fumes are explosive. A spark will ignite battery
fumes. Wear a face shield when charging or jumping a
battery. Follow all battery safety rules outlined in this
manual.
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Avoid battery acid spills. Do not get battery acid on
eyes, face, or other body parts. Flush eyes and other
body parts immediately with water for at least 15
minutes if battery acid has gotten on them.
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Always check wheel lug nut torque values two hours
after initial operation and two hours after each tire
repair and/or replacement. Routinely check lug nut
torque valves every 100 hours of operation. See
"Wheel Lug Nuts" on page 19.
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Support this vehicle securely before working beneath.
Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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Do not shift transfer case unless this vehicle is fully
stopped and the engine is at idle or damage may
occur.