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16599 rev. B pub. 11/07/2017
DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS
UNDER
AGE
16
E15
E85
OPERATION
• Always use caution when driving in unfamiliar terrain to avoid
obstructions and obstacles that may be hidden from immediate view .
Be constantly alert for hazards such as rocks, ruts, holes, logs and low
hanging branches .
• Avoid crossing over large obstacles whenever possible . If
unavoidable, use extreme caution and slow down . Damage to your
vehicle may occur if the obstacle is larger than the ground clearance of
your vehicle .
• Keep hands and feet and all body parts in the vehicle at all times
• Have passengers dismount and move away from the vehicle before
attempting to drive over an obstacle that could cause rollover .
• When crossing items such as a log, approach the obstacle at 45
degrees to avoid high centering the vehicle .
• Avoid water crossings when possible and never cross a body of water
where the depth is unknown . Water crossings present unfamiliar and
hidden terrain and obstacles that may cause an accident or damage to
your vehicle .
• Your American Landmaster UTV is capable of operating in water to
a maximum depth equal to the ground clearance of the floorboards
of your vehicle . Driving in deeper water will cause loss of power by
submerging the drive system . Additionally, driving in deeper water will
cause water ingestion into the engine cooling fan causing damage to
the engine and voiding the manufacturer warranty .
• If you must cross a body of water, determine depth of water and
current before entering
• Enter and exit the water where both banks have a gradual incline .
• Proceed slowly
• After crossing the water, brake function may be diminished . Apply
light pressure to the brake system while driving slowly until the system
returns to normal brake operation .
• Frequent water crossings will require more frequent inspection of the
engine oil, transaxle oil, and lubrication points of the vehicle .
• Take extra precautions when rear view is hindered by cargo . Remove
or reposition cargo that may obstruct your view . Use a spotter if
necessary to assist in avoiding obstacles or people .
• Always make sure the pathway is clear of all objects when backing
up . Know the location of personnel around the vehicle and especially
the location of small children .
• Avoid backing down hills
• Back up slowly and avoid sudden acceleration .
• Never turn at a sharp angle when driving in reverse . Sharp turns
combined with higher speeds in reverse will result in a rollover and
injury or death .
• Always put the vehicle in the Neutral gear and apply the parking
brake when leaving the unit unattended or parking the vehicle for any
amount of time .
• Turn off the engine . Unattended vehicles should have the ignition key
removed to avoid theft or unauthorized use of the vehicle .
• Park on a level surface whenever possible
• If parking the vehicle indoors, ensure that the structure is well
ventilated and that the vehicle is not parked over any loose debris
or flammable materials . Park well away from any potential ignition
sources such as appliance pilot lights or source of sparks .
• Avoid parking on an incline whenever possible, if unavoidable see the
following recommendations:
a . Always apply the parking brake
b . Chock the wheels on the downhill side with a wheel chock, rock or
large object to prevent the vehicle from rolling .
DRIVING OVER OBSTACLES
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
DRIVING IN REVERSE
PARKING THE VEHICLE
section 3
operation
