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section 3
operation
PIN (PRODUCT INDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
PLATE LOCATED BELOW STEERING COLUMN
GAS ENGINE
IGNITION
DUAL 12V
OUTLETS
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT:
When illuminated while
engine is running
indicates low oil
pressure (select
models).
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (EFI MODELS):
This light will illuminate when the key is
turned to the “on” position and then go
off after the vehicle is started. If
illuminated while engine is running,
service is necessary.
F-N-R LEVER:
This lever controls the direction of the vehicle. Moving the
lever upward puts the transmission into FORWARD, the
center is NEUTRAL and the bottom position is REVERSE.
DIFFERENTIAL:
This lever controls the
rear locking differential
if it is applicable to your
vehicle.
LIGHT SWITCH:
This switch turns
the running lights
on or off.
2WD / 4WD SWITCH:
This switch controls the
on demand 4 wheel
drive system.
Not available on 2WD
models.
4WD
2WD
MANUAL CHOKE KNOB
(carbureted models only)
General Operation - All Gas Models
Start your Utility Vehicle by following the starting procedures as noted below .
1. Depress brake pedal with your foot and hold. Pull firmly up on the
park brake lever with your hand until the lever is tight.
2. Place gearshift in neutral.
3. Apply choke fully when engine is cold (carbureted models only).
4. Turn ignition key fully clockwise and hold to start engine (see note
for EFI priming at right).
5. Release ignition key to run position and choke (if applicable) to
normal operating position immediately after engine starts.
6. Release parking brake.
7. Turn ignition key counterclockwise to stop engine.
Driving is as easy as driving a car with an automatic transmission . A simple forward
and reverse shifter provides direction control . Never shift while the vehicle is moving,
as damage to the drive train may occur .
For convenience, some models include a back-up pull-rope starter mechanism on the
engine .
Braking is accomplished by simply releasing the throttle pedal and depressing the
brake pedal that is located on the floorboard left of the accelerator . A lever action
parking brake control is mounted on the center console located between the operator
and passenger seats . Pull up on the lever and depress the button on the park brake
control lever to release the park brake .
Operation of the rear axle differential lock
The rear axle on select models is equipped with a manually operated differential
lock (independent rear suspension models feature an auto locking differential - this
will sense wheel slip and automatically engage the differential lock) . It is engaged
(locked) by moving the dash mounted differential lever to the up position . Locking
the differential sends equal power to both rear wheels for better traction . It may be
used in both 2WD and 4WD modes .
Gasoline Utility Vehicles
(Continued on next page)
This section covers the operation of the gasoline powered 2WD
and 4WD Utility Vehicles.
NOTE - EFI PRIMING
NOTE
EFI equipped vehicles that are being started for the first
time after purchase or have had their fuel tanks refilled
after having run out of fuel will need to have their fuel
systems primed . This is because the EFI unit uses two
fuel pumps . The first is a pulse pump which is operated
by engine rotation drawing fuel from the fuel tank and
supplying the second pump which is electric . The electric
fuel pump pressurizes the fuel and delivers it to the
engine . It operates when the ignition key is placed in
the RUN position . Begin priming the system by turning
the key switch to RUN for one minute . Allow electric fuel
pump to cycle . Turn key switch to START and crank engine
continuously, cycling the pulse fuel pump, until the engine
starts but for not more than 10 seconds should it not
start . Allow a 60 second cool down period and attempt to
start the engine again . (Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor .) This procedure may
need to be repeated as many as 4 times . If after 4 times,
the engine does not start, contact American LandMaster
Customer Service .
Perform a Pre-Ride Inspection using the list on the back
cover of this book before each use to ensure that your
vehicle is in proper working order
