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Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time to
stop smoothly. Sometimes quick stops
are inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you’re stopping slowly or stop-
ping quickly, do this:
1. Release the accelerator; then press the
foot brake pedal to apply the brake.
2. If the wheels lock, release them for a
second; then apply them again. On
surfaces such as ice, mud, or loose
gravel, pump the brake pedal rapidly.
3. Never “ride” the brake. Even maintain-
ing minimal pressure on the brake pedal
will cause the brake pads to drag on the
disc and may overheat the brake fluid.
Situation
Operator Guideline
Engine/belt insufficiently warmed up
(including low temperatures)
Before operating, place the transmission in Neutral
(keep brake applied) and vary engine RPM several
times. Allow the engine to warm up for a minimum of
two minutes. Operate under 30 mph (48 km/h) for the
first two miles or the first five miles when temperature is
below freezing.
New drive belt
Follow the drive belt break-in procedure on page 36.
Initial clutch engagement for operat-
ing the vehicle
Carefully employ quick, deliberate throttle application to
engage the clutch.
WARNING: Excessive throttle
may cause loss of vehicle control.
Operating at low speed
Use low range whenever operating at low speed.
Operating on an incline
Use low range whenever operating in an incline posi-
tion.
Loading onto a pickup or trailer
Use low range and 4WD whenever loading vehicle.
Hauling heavy cargo/towing or push-
ing
Use low range whenever hauling/towing/pushing.
Operating in mud, snow, sand, or
other loose or soft terrain
Mud: Use low range to maintain vehicle speed and to
prevent damaging the belt.
Snow, sand, or other loose or soft terrain: Use high
range to maintain wheel speed.
Stuck while operating
Use low range. Carefully employ quick, deliberate throt-
tle application to engage the clutch.
WARNING:
Excessive throttle may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.
Operating in rough terrain or over
obstacles
Use low range whenever operating in rough terrain or
over obstacles.
Water in CVT housing
Drain CVT housing. Before operating, place the trans-
mission in neutral (keep brake applied) and vary engine
RPM several times.
Drive belt failure
Remove drive belt and clean any debris from the CVT
housing. Install new recommended drive belt.
Vehicle vibrates at initial throttle appli-
cation when in gear
Slowly apply throttle from 0-5 mph on a flat surface. If
vehicle vibrates, check drive belt and replace if neces-
sary.
Incorrect drive belt
Use only recommended drive belt.
Clutch malfunction
Check with authorized dealer.
! WARNING
Excessive repetitive use of the
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.