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Bigfoot G-1500 Operator Manual
MB-440-09
1. Press the foot brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Start the engine. Refer to Starting the
Engine for details regarding starting the
engine.
4. Move the transmission shift lever into the
desired direction (see below).
5. Slowly press the throttle pedal to increase
speed.
Selecting a Gear
Selecting or changing gears should only be
done while the engine is running at idle.
To select a gear: Push down on the shift lever
knob and then push it to the front for forward
or pull it to the rear for reverse.
Reversing Direction
Always come to a complete stop and allow
the engine to idle before moving the shift
lever to Neutral or other direction.
Stopping
Release the throttle pedal and use your right
foot to press the brake pedal. The amount
of force required to stop will vary depending
on the environment and load on the vehicle.
Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop at an authorized
parking space.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever in Neutral.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Note: If parking this vehicle on an incline, turn
the wheels to the curb, or block the
wheels.
Attempting to select a gear with the
engine off may cause damage to the shift
linkages.
Shifting at engine RPM’s higher then idle
may damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Shifting at engine RPM’s higher then idle
may result in an unexpected jump causing
severe personal injury.
CAUTION
Do not idle with any gear selected for more
than 1 minute. Idling with a gear selected
will cause excessive wear and premature
failure of the drive belt and/or primary
sheave.
NOTICE
Collisions or Accidents
A collision or accident may damage the electrical
circuits or battery resulting in a fire hazard or
chemical spill. In the event of a collision or
accident, immediately turn the ignition switch
OFF, set the park brake, then exit the vehicle.
Call emergency personnel if there is any
indication of smoke, burning smell, electrical
arcing, or leaking fluid.
Tip Over
In the event of a tip over AND the vehicle
is equipped with an Operator Protective
Structure (OPS), stay inside the confines of
the vehicle. Exit the vehicle after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop.
In the event of a tip over and the vehicle IS
NOT equipped with OPS. Quickly exit the
vehicle and quickly move out of its path.
Transporting Pets
Pets should only be transported in a pet carrier
that is securely tied down on the rear cargo
deck.
