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4
Operating
Your
Utility
Vehicle
WARNING
WARNING:
This is an off-road utility
vehicle and it should not be operated on
public highways. Know and comply with
all laws and regulations governing the use
of off-highway vehicles in your area.
IMPORTANT
: Before starting the engine read this
manual and the Kohler Engine manual thoroughly to
understand all instructions.
WARNING:
Do not run an engine in an
enclosed area. Move the vehicle to an
outside area before running the engine.
IMPORTANT
: Tires are shipped over-inflated. Reduce
inflation pressure in all tires to approximately 14 -18 psi.
Starting Engine
1. Sit in the operator’s seat and place key switch in
STOP position.
2. Put into Neutral.
3. Lock parking brake.
NOTE
: There is a buzzer which will become activated
(audible sound) when the parking brake is engaged and
the unit is not in Neutral.
4. Pull out the choke knob if engine is cold.
5. Turn key to the START position.
6. Release key to the RUN position when engine starts.
7. If engine does not start, wait a few seconds and
repeat procedures.
8. After engine starts, push in choke knob.
9. Release parking brake.
IMPORTANT
: DO NOT run the starter continuously
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the battery may
discharge quickly.
NOTE
: If engine surges after starting while idling or driv-
ing at a low speed, apply choke as needed until engine
has warmed up.
IMPORTANT
: Do not operate the engine under full load
until engine has warmed up.
Stopping Engine
1. To stop utility vehicle, release accelerator pedal and de-
press brake pedal until vehicle comes to a complete
stop.
2. Put unit back into Neutral.
3. Set parking brake and turn key switch to STOP
position.
4. Remove the key when not in use.
WARNING: The vehicle will roll if the park-
ing brake is not engaged and locked.
Driving Utility Vehicle
1. Adjust the operator’s seat to the most comfortable
position that allows you to operate all controls and
pedals. See seat adjustment in the
Know Your Utility
Vehicle
section.
2. Adjust the seat belt to fit snugly but comfortably
around your lap, then buckle the seat belt.
WARNING: DO NOT use the seat belt if
the OPS has been removed from the utility
vehicle.
3. Make sure front wheels are turned to the desired
direction.
4. Pull up the parking brake lever to release parking
brake.
5. Move the shift lever in the center console to the
desired setting.To avoid damaging transmission,
depress brake pedal fully and make sure vehicle is
completely stopped before shifting into Forward, LOW,
or Reverse.
NOTE
: Use the Forward range when travelling on level
and stable surfaces. Use the LOW Forward range when
climbing or descending slopes or on unstable surfaces.
WARNING: Do not stop or start suddenly
when going uphill or downhill. Be espe-
cially cautious when changing direction
on slopes. Apply brakes when going down
slopes to maintain control of vehicle.
6. Release brake pedal and apply pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
7. Release accelerator and apply brake pedal evenly and
firmly to slow down or stop.
This is an off-road
utility vehicle and it
should not be operated
on public highways.
Know and comply with
all laws and regula-
tions governing the
use of off-highway
vehicles in your area.
Do not run an engine
in an enclosed area.
Move the vehicle to an
outside area before
running the engine.
The vehicle will roll
if the parking brake
is not engaged and
locked.
DO NOT use the seat
belt if the OPS has
been removed from the
utility vehicle.
