Textron ST480, Owner'S Manual & Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
lated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour).
To reduce the chance of battery explosion that could result in
severe injury or death, never smoke around or charge batter-
ies in an area that has open flame or electrical equipment that
could cause an electrical arc.
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown in the INI-
TIAL SERVICE CHART must be performed (Ref Fig. 1 on page 3-2).
Vehicle battery must be fully charged before initial use.
Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.
Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in shipment from
the factory.
Check for a firm brake pedal. Determine and record braking distance
required to stop vehicle for future brake performance tests.
Record and keep key number.
Remove the protective clear plastic, that protect the seat bottom and
back rest during shipping, before placing the vehicle in service.
TERRAIN
The vehicle is designed for use on improved roads (but not on public
highways). The vehicle may also be used on established trails or open
terrain that is free from stumps, large rocks or holes.
The vehicle should not be used to cross water.
VEHICLE CAPACITY
Due to the variety of ways the vehi-
cle may be used, it is important that
the operator consider any potential
hazards before use to prevent serious injury or death.
The vehicle may be used to transport a maximum of two people
within the operator/passenger compartment and cargo in the load
bed. Never carry passengers in the load bed. The total payload is
800 lbs. (363 kg). The weight of the driver and passenger plus any
options or accessories must be deducted from the total payload rating
to determine the load bed capacity. Remember that towing a trailer will
reduce the payload of the vehicle itself.
Remember that volume of your load can be misleading. Loading the
vehicle to its rated capacity with dry sand, fertilizer, sod, etc. can be
handled with complete safety. The same load when wet will grossly
overload the vehicle and increase the potential for roll over and dam-
age to the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart
ITEM SERVICE OPERATION
Battery Charge battery
Seats Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes Check operation and adjust if necessary
Check hydraulic brake fluid level
Tires Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Fuel Fill tank with correct fuel
Engine Check oil level (Initial change after 5 - 8 hours)
Keys Record key number and store in safe location
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