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Operator Manual
MB-280-02
Starting
Before operating this vehicle: Refer to General Safety Guidelines at the beginning of this chapter.
Note: This vehicle is equipped with a charger interlock switch which is designed to disable the
vehicle from being driven while the AC charger cord is plugged into a functioning power
source.
Note: This vehicle is equipped with a driver seat interlock switch which disables the vehicle when
the driver seat is not occupied. The driver must be properly seated for the vehicle to operate.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated
and prepared for vehicle movement.
2. Sit in the driver seat and depress the service
brake pedal.
3. Place the Direction Control switch in the center
OFF position.
4. Place the Start switch on the ON position and
wait 1 second.
5. Select a direction of travel.
6. Slowly depress the throttle pedal to accelerate to the desired speed.
Note: In an emergency, the Start switch may be turned OFF to disable the motor speed control.
Refer to additional information regarding optional electromagnetic parking brake in the
Driving section.
Refer to the Driving section for additional information in the operation of your vehicle.
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated speed for your vehicle, locally imposed speed
limits, or the safe operating speed for conditions. Exceeding any of these speed limits will
increase the likelihood of an accident causing personal injury. In addition, exceeding the
maximum rated speed for your vehicle may result in damage to the vehicle drive train
and/or control system.
WARNING
The seat interlock switch is only one part of the vehicle safety system. The interlock
switch should not be relied upon as the only safety feature used to disable or disengage
this vehicle. Do not bypass or in any way disable the interlock. Doing so could result in
unexpected movement of the vehicle causing severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
DO NOT transport passengers in
the cargo area. All passengers must
be seated in the available seats, one
passenger per seating position.
WARNING
Unless in an emergency, do not turn the Start switch off while the vehicle is in motion.
This vehicle may be equipped with an automatic electric parking brake. Turning the
Start switch OFF will immediately apply the brake, abruptly stopping the vehicle. This
may result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle. This will result in accelerated wear
and premature failure of the parking brake.
CAUTION
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