3.3 VEHICLE CONTROLS
This section describes the operating controls of the vehicle. Figure 3.3.1 identifies the locations of many
of these controls.
3.3.1 KEYSWITCH – Figure 3.3.1 Arrow A
The keyswitch energizes the vehicle. Rotate the key to the right from vertical to turn the vehicle on, return
to vertical to turn the vehicle off.
If equipped, the keyswitch can also have a reverse direction. Rotate the key to the left from vertical to
move in reverse (REV).
NOTICE: Do not shift from forward to reverse or vice-versa while the vehicle is in motion. Make
sure the vehicle is completely stopped before changing direction.
To avoid injury, speed in reverse should always be kept at a minimum.
The keyswitch should be in the vertical OFF position whenever the operator leaves the vehicle. The
switch is also designed to secure and disable the vehicle. You can remove the key only when the key
switch is in the OFF position.
3.3.2 BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE METER - Figure 3.3.1 Arrow B
The battery state of charge meter is an analog gauge with an indicating needle and a colored
background. It is a continuously reading meter. At rest with fully charged batteries the meter should read
in the right white region.
Figure 3.3.1
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