P4
Owner’s Manual 2015
3.6 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Should any item malfunction or need adjustment, do not operate vehicle until the problem has
been corrected.
ITEM
PROCEDURE
Batteries
Fully charged or adequately charged to provide power for duration of operations.
The AC cord is disconnected from the vehicle.
Electrolyte level in each cell covers the top of cell plates.
(See Section 4.12 if vehicle is equipped with a Single Point Battery Watering
System.)
Batteries are secure and free of corrosion.
All terminals and connections are tight.
Tire Pressure
Inflated to recommendation per Section 1.4. Do not exceed maximum stated on
tire sidewall.
Lights, Horn and
Reverse Buzzer
Head, tail and brake lights illuminate.
Press horn button to sound horn.
Reverse buzzer sounds.
Brakes
Brake pedal has firm pedal pressure with minimal travel.
Parking brake has proper engagement and release.
Steering
Responsiveness and the absence of excessive free play.
Cargo
Load is secure, balanced and not top heavy.
Obstacles
Path of intended travel is free from obstructions.
Seat Belts
If equipped, driver and passenger are secured by seatbelts before moving
vehicle.
Labels
All warning and operation labels in place.
Accelerator
Check for smooth operation.
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