24
O
PERATION
B
RA
K
ING
W
he
n
c
arr
y
in
g c
ar
g
o or to
w
in
g
a trail
e
r
,
t
he we
i
gh
t of t
he
loa
d w
ill in
c
r
e
as
e
t
he b
ra
k
in
g
d
istan
ce
r
equ
ir
ed
to slo
w
or stop t
he veh
i
c
l
e.
Not allo
w
in
g
for in
c
r
e
as
ed b
ra
k
in
g d
is-
tan
ce u
n
de
r loa
d c
an
c
a
u
s
e
an a
cc
i
de
nt or in
ju
r
y.
1.
Release the accelerator pedal completely.
2.
Press the brake pedal to slow the vehicle speed or stop the vehicle completely.
3.
Practice slowing and stopping using the brake to become familiar with the controls.
D
RI
V
ING PROCE
D
URE
1.
Perform the pre-ride inspection. See page 21.
2.
Sit in the driver’s seat.
3.
Check the surroundings and determine the path of travel.
4.
Release the parking brake.
5.
Insert the key and turn the key switch to the ON position.
6.
Move the direction selector to the appropriate position.
7.
With both hands on the steering wheel, release the brake and immediately start to apply gradual and steady
pressure to the accelerator pedal.
8.
Practice maneuvering the vehicle using the accelerator and brake pedals. Drive slowly and cautiously until you
are comfortable with the controls.
9.
Do not drive with a passenger until you have at least two hours of experience driving this vehicle.
Coastin
g
Veh
i
c
l
e
sp
eed c
an in
c
r
e
as
e qu
i
ck
l
y whe
n
d
ri
v
in
g d
o
w
n
h
ill
.
Allo
w
in
g
t
he veh
i
c
l
e
to
c
oast
d
o
w
n
h
ill at
h
i
gh
sp
eed
s
c
an
c
a
u
s
e
a loss of
c
ontrol an
d
r
e
s
u
lt in s
eve
r
e
in
ju
r
y
or
de
at
h.
Li
m
it
y
o
u
r
veh
i
c
l
e
sp
eed by
pr
e
ssin
g
t
he b
ra
ke.
Do not allow the vehicle to coast at speeds that are above the maximum recommended speed. Apply constant brake
pressure when descending a hill to control the speed of the vehicle.
D
RI
V
ING WI
TH
A PASSENGER
• All passengers must be at least 59 in. (150 cm) tall. Passengers must be able to sit with their back against the seat
and both feet on the floor.
• Do not allow more than one passenger in the vehicle with a truck bed. If equipped with a rear facing seat, do not
allow more than one passenger on the front seat and two passengers on the rear facing seat.
• Do not allow a passenger to ride anywhere on the vehicle except the passenger seat.
• Travel at speeds appropriate for your skills, your passenger’s skills and the operating conditions. Avoid unexpected
or aggressive maneuvers that could cause discomfort or injury to the passenger.
• Handling characteristics can change with the added weight of a passenger. Allow more time and distance for brak-
ing.
SLIPPER
Y
SUR
F
ACES
S
k
i
dd
in
g
or sli
d
in
g c
an
c
a
u
s
e
a loss of
c
ontrol
.
S
k
i
dd
in
g
or sli
d
in
g c
an
c
a
u
s
e
a rollo
ve
r if
tir
e
s
h
a
ve
lost tra
c
tion
,
t
he
n r
eg
ain tra
c
tion s
udde
nl
y.
W
he
n op
e
ratin
g
on slipp
e
r
y
s
u
r-
fa
ce
s
,
tra
ve
l at r
educed
sp
eed
to
he
lp
m
aintain
c
ontrol of t
he veh
i
c
l
e.
When operating in conditions such as ice, water, muddy trails, loose gravel or freezing temperatures, follow these
guidelines:
• Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery, or loose terrain.
• Slow down before entering potentially slippery areas.
• Maintain a high level of alertness, carefully evaluate the path of travel, and avoid quick, sharp turns.
• Correct a skid by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
Never apply the brakes during a skid.
Summary of Contents for OX 400 2020
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