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16599 rev. B pub. 11/07/2017
Your Utility Vehicle has been designed with many built-in safety features.
However, no one should operate this vehicle before carefully reading this
Operator’s Manual. Also read all instructions noted on the safety decals.
SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES
• Be familiar with all functions of this vehicle .
• Do not allow anyone to operate this vehicle who has not fully read and
comprehended this manual and who has not been properly trained in the
safe operation of this vehicle .
• Do not operate a vehicle with damaged or defective parts . A damaged
vehicle should be evaluated and repaired by an authorized service center
and defective parts replaced before putting vehicle back in to service .
• Operator must always use both hands on the steering wheel .
• No riders allowed except in factory designed and supplied seating .
• Operate this vehicle from the driver’s seat only .
• Do not leave this vehicle unattended with engine running .
• Do not dismount a moving vehicle as serious injury or death could
occur .
• Always operate vehicle with belt guard installed . Do not leave pulleys
and belts exposed .
• NEVER operate vehicle with engine shields or guards removed .
• Do not touch engine, exhaust pipe, shields and/or muffler . Surfaces on
or around the engine can be extremely hot .
• Do not touch engine, exhaust pipe and/or muffler . Surfaces on or
around the engine can be extremely hot .
• Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts .
• Long hair, loose clothes, or jewelry can get caught in moving parts
below and behind the seat or surrounding environment .
a . Remove or tie back anything loose that can reach below and
behind the seat before riding .
• Always be aware of and avoid tree limbs and brush that have a
potential of hitting and/or poking individuals riding the vehicle . Serious
body harm could result .
• Avoid sudden stops, starts, and turns .
• Always operate your vehicle at a safe speed that will allow you to
maintain control .
• Always wear seatbelt - seatbelt must be properly fastened and
adjusted for each occupant prior to operating this vehicle .
• Do not exceed total payload capacity of this vehicle .
• Do not pull a trailer or implement exceeding the specified towing
capacity or loss of control may result .
• Do not attach an implement, trailer or other device to the hitch that
will produce negative tongue weight .
• Follow all towing instructions in this manual when transporting the
UTV behind another vehicle .
• Do not use the vehicle as an anchor device .
• Reduce speed when loaded with cargo . Heavy loads take longer to
stop .
• Beware, tow ropes, cables and chains can break when pulling another
vehicle or object causing serious injury or death to anyone in line with
the whipping action created when they break . Never jerk when pulling,
always ease into a pull gently . Always stay clear of the tow line . Never
be in line with the tow line .
• Reduce speed and payload on hilly, rough, wet, slick or unstable
ground .
• Do not exceed the rated capacity of the cargo bed (see specifications) .
• Do not mount a receiver hitch type carrier platform to the vehicle .
• Do not load the Overhead Brush Bar System with heavy equipment .
Rollover could result from such loading .
• The Overhead Brush Bar System is not certified ROPS (Roll Over
Protection System) . Always avoid rollovers .
• Do not operate this vehicle on highways, public roads, or where it may
be a hazard to faster moving traffic .
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts . Never drive
recklessly . Always operate your vehicle at a safe speed that will allow
you to maintain control .
• Never use vehicle for racing and never modify the engine to exceed
25 MPH vehicle speed .
• Always make sure the vehicle pathway is clear of all objects when
backing up . Know location of personnel around vehicle and especially
location of small children . Take extra precautions when rear view is
hindered by cargo .
• Always park on level ground, stop engine, set parking brake and
remove ignition key before leaving the vehicle . Chock tires if condition
warrants .
• Use extreme caution when cresting hills or when visibility is limited .
Proceed slowly until you are sure trail conditions immediately ahead
are safe .
• Keep front wheels straight when cresting hills or going over bumps .
• Do not stop, start suddenly or over accelerate on hills . Loss of control
and rollover could result .
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section 2
safety
