Rural King RK74 Power Shuttle, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
UPHIll STARTS ON A STEEP
SlOPE
With the pedals connected together
push down on the brake pedals and
push down the clutch.
Set all gear levers to low and the
throttle to medium engine speed.
Release the clutch and as it engag-
es release the brake pedals.
Adjust the throttle to the required
speed.
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DRIVING DOWNHIll
Use the engine’s ability to brake
when traveling downhill.
Never rely on the brakes only and
never travel downhill with the gears
in neutral.
Always apply the park brake
when parking.
Failure to do so can cause
accidents and damage.
As an extra precaution when
parking on a slope, chock the
rear wheels.
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CAUTION
When operating in hilly terrain
the risk of the rollover is in-
creased substantially, please
drive with extra care.
When towing trailers in hilly
terrain ensure that they are
equipped with brakes, use a
lower gear to get maximum
engine braking and do not
change gears on a down hill
run.
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CAUTION