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C0-426-48AC Operator’s Manual
MC-425-14
Starting
Before operating this vehicle: Refer to General Safety
Guidelines at the beginning of this chapter.
Note: This vehicle is equipped with an operator presence
switch which disables the vehicle when the driver
is not present.
1. If towing a tram trailer, make sure all occupants are properly seated and prepared for vehicle
movement.
2. Sit in the driver seat and press 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 press 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.
See caution below. Refer to additional information regarding the automatic 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 operator presence switch is part of the vehicle safety system. DO NOT rely on the
switch as the only method to prevent vehicle movement. ALWAYS turn the start switch
OFF, place the direction control switch in the center OFF position, and set the park brake
when leaving the approved operator position.
DO NOT bypass, modify, or disable the operator presence switch. Doing so could result in
unexpected movement of the vehicle causing severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
DO NOT place or store any object on the driver seat. Any object placed on the driver
seat may turn on the operator presence switch resulting in unexpected vehicle movement
causing severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
DO NOT transport any objects on the front floorboard. Objects may interfere with vehicle
operation causing severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
DO NOT not turn the Start switch OFF while the vehicle is in motion unless the vehicle
must be stopped due to an emergency. This vehicle is 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 and will
result in accelerated wear and premature failure of the parking brake.
CAUTION
NO PASSENGERS are to be
transported on this vehicle.
Operator ONLY in the approved
operator position.
WARNING