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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Parking Brake
Operating this vehicle while the parking brake is engaged could result in an
accident and serious injury or death. Always check to be sure the parking brake
is disengaged before operating.
Locking the Parking Brake
1. Place the transmission in
gear.
2. Squeeze and release the brake
lever two or three times, then
squeeze and hold.
3. Push the parking brake lock
forward to engage the lock.
4. Release the brake lever.
5. To release the parking brake lock, squeeze and release the brake
lever. It will return to its unlocked position.
Important Safeguards
• The parking brake may relax if left on for a long period of time.
Always block the wheels to prevent rolling.
• Always block the wheels on the downhill side of this vehicle if leav-
ing it parked on a hill. Another option is to park in a sidehill position.
• Never depend on the parking brake alone if this vehicle is parked on a
hill. Always block the wheels to prevent rolling.
