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Owner’s Guide
SAFETY
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Read the following text and warnings before you service the vehicle.
Normal use, age, wear or abuse can cause some components on the vehicle to fail. The manufacturer can not know all
possible component failures or the methods that failures can occur.
A vehicle in need of repair does not operate correctly and can be dangerous.
Be careful when you service the vehicle. Be aware of your safety and the safety of other people in the area.
Some components are heavy, spring loaded, corrosive, explosive, can cause high amperage or get hot. Battery acid and
hydrogen gas can cause injury. Do not put your hands, face, feet or body in a location that can expose them to injury if an
unexpected situation occurs.
Always use the correct tools shown in the tool list and wear safety equipment.
Remove all jewelry before you service the vehicle.
Do not allow loose clothing or hair to contact the moving parts.
Do not touch hot objects.
When you service the vehicle, always wear eye protection. Be careful
when you do work around batteries or you use solvents or compressed
air.
ALWAYS:
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Use the vehicle with responsibility and keep the vehicle in safe condition for operation.
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Read and obey all warnings and operation instruction labels on the vehicle.
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Follow all safety rules in the area where the vehicle is operated.
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When there is a risk of lightning, leave the vehicle and look for a safe location to wait until the lightning has stopped.
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Drive the vehicle only as fast as terrain and conditions allow.
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Apply service brake to control the speed on steep grades.
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Keep enough distance between vehicles.
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Decrease speed in wet areas.
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Be careful when you make sharp turns, or turns you are not familiar with.
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Be careful when you drive on loose terrain.
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Be careful when you operate the vehicle around people.
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS:
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Replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels.
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Service the vehicle according to the periodic service schedule in this manual.
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Make sure that approved and qualified personnel do all repairs.
