Figure 26
1.
Tailgate latch
2. To close the tailgate latches, lift the handles upward
and slide them toward the outside of the vehicle.
3. Push the latch handles downward to secure the latch
and tailgate.
Breaking in a New Vehicle
To provide proper performance and long vehicle life,
follow these guidelines for the first 100 operating hours:
•
Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly and be
alert for indications of overheating in any component
of the vehicle.
•
After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before accelerating.
•
Avoid hard braking situations for the first several
hours of new vehicle break-in operation. New brake
linings may not be at optimum performance until
several hours of use has caused the brakes to become
burnished (broken-in).
•
Vary the vehicle speed during operation. Avoid fast
starts and quick stops.
•
A break-in oil for engine is not required. Original
engine oil is the same type specified for regular oil
changes.
•
Refer to the Maintenance section for any special low
hour checks.
•
Check the front suspension positioning and adjust it
if necessary; refer to Adjusting the Front Suspension
in Drive System Maintenance , page 33.
Loading the Cargo Box
The capacity of the cargo box is 13 ft
3
(0.37 m
3
). The
amount (volume) of material that can be placed in the
box without exceeding the vehicle load ratings can vary
greatly depending on the density of the material. For
example, a level box of wet sand weighs 1500 lb (680 kg),
which exceeds the load rating by 300 lb (136 kg). But
a level box of wood weighs 650 lb (295 kg), which is
under the load rating.
See the table below for load volume limits with various
materials:
Material
Max. cargo box capacity
(on level ground)
Gravel, dry
3/4 full (approx.)
Gravel, wet
1/2 full (approx.)
Sand, dry
3/4 full
Sand, wet
1/2 full
Wood
Full
Bark
Full
Earth, packed
3/4 full (approx.)
Transporting the Vehicle
For moving the vehicle long distances, a trailer should
be used. Make sure that the vehicle is secured to the
trailer. Refer to Figure 27 and Figure 28 for the location
of the tie-down points.
Loose seats may fall off of the vehicle and trailer
when transporting and land on another vehicle
or become an obstruction on the road.
Remove the seats or make sure that the seats
are securely fastened in the detents.
Figure 27
1.
Tie down points
Towing the Vehicle
In case of an emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a
short distance. However, we do not recommend this as
a standard procedure.
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