Textron 614212 2010, Owner'S Manual & Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings
To reduce the possibility of battery explosion
that could result in severe injury or death, do
not use metallic spray wand to clean battery
and keep all smoking materials, open flame or
sparks away from the battery.
The correct cleaning technique is to spray the top and
sides of the battery with a solution of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and water. This solution is best applied
with a garden type sprayer equipped with a
non metallic
spray wand or a plastic spray bottle . The solution
should consist of the amounts of sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) and clear water shown below (Ref Fig. 25
on page - 19). In addition to the battery, special attention
should be paid to metal components adjacent to the bat-
tery which should also be sprayed with the sodium bicar-
bonate (baking soda) solution.
Allow the solution to sit for at least three minutes; use a
soft bristle brush or cloth to wipe the tops of the battery to
remove any residue that could contribute to the self dis-
charge of the battery. Rinse the entire area with low pres-
sure clear water. Do not use a pressure washer.
BRAKES
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death, always evaluate pedal travel before
operating a vehicle to verify some braking func-
tion is present.
All driving brake tests must be done in a
safe location with regard for the safety of all
personnel.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; there-
fore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be per-
formed regularly as an evaluation of braking system per-
formance. It is useful as a method of identifying subtle
loss of performance over time.
Fig. 25 Preparing Acid Neutralizing Solution
1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters) Water
Non-Metalic Wandr
1/4 Cup (60 ML)
Sodium Bicarbonate
(Baking Soda)
2 GAL (8 Liters)
Gargen Sprayer
(1 1/2 GAL (6 Liters)
Baking Powder Solution
Fig. 26 Typical Brake Performance Test
Latch
Parking Brake
and Take Foot
Off Pedal
Line or Marker
Acceptable
Stopping
Distance
Normal Range of
Stopping Distance
Any v ehicles that stop
more than 4 ft. (1.2 m)
beyond the Acceptable
Stopping Distance or
p
u lls to one side sho u ld
be remo v ed from ser v ice
and inspected by a
qu alified mechanic
Accelerate To
Maxim
u m Speed
4 ft. (1.2 m)
Line or Marker
Ref Bpt 2S
Dry, Le v el, Clean, Pa v ed S u rface
NOTICE