SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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Tie down cargo securely in the trailer.
Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot
move around. A shifting load can
cause an accident.
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Make sure the load does not inter-
fere with controls or your ability to
see where you are going.
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Drive more slowly than you would
without a load. The more weight you
carry, the slower you should go.
Although conditions vary, it is good
practice not to exceed low range
whenever you are carrying heavier
loads or when towing a trailer.
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Allow more braking distance. A
heavier vehicle takes longer to stop.
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Avoid making sharp turns unless at
very slow speeds.
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Avoid hills and rough terrain.
Choose terrain carefully. Added
weight affects the stability and
handling of the utility vehicle.
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Overloading this utility vehicle or
carrying or towing cargo improp-
erly could result in a hazard.
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This could cause changes in
utility vehicle handling which
could lead to an accident.
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Never exceed the stated load
capacity for this utility vehicle.
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Cargo should be properly distrib-
uted and securely attached.
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Reduce speed when carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow
greater distance for braking.
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED FOR UTILITY
VEHICLE SAFETY
Practice the following to help ensure
the safety of utility vehicle operators:
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Preventative Maintenance
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Perform all scheduled mainte-
nance in accordance with manu-
facturer’s recommendations to
provide a safe, properly operating
utility vehicle.
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Personnel
. Allow only qualified,
trained, and authorized personnel
to inspect, adjust and maintain
utility vehicles.
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Parts and Materials
. Use only
replacement parts and materials
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Ventilation
. Properly ventilate all
maintenance and storage areas
in accordance with applicable fire
codes and ordinances to avoid fire
hazards. Ventilation is required
to remove flammable vapors and
fumes from gasoline powered
vehicle storage areas. Ventilation
is also required to remove hydro-
gen gas from the vehicle storage
areas during the battery charging
process.
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