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Section 2: Important Safety Information
4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M
Table of Contents
Safe Operating Procedures
The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to all
consumers. Your Gondo 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.
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Be familiar with all functions of this vehicle.
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Keep all bystanders away from this vehicle during
operation.
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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.
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Do not operate a vehicle with damaged or defective parts.
Repair all damages and defective parts before putting
vehicle back in to service.
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Do not allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate
this vehicle.
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Operator must always use both hands on the steering
wheel.
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A rider may, without knowing it, place his foot on the
accelerator pedal while bracing himself against a rough
ride. This makes it impossible to slow down the vehicle
until the passenger removes his foot from the pedal.
Inform the passenger to keep his foot off the accelerator
and always slow down before the ride gets rough.
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Operator and passenger are responsible for deciding if
their situation warrants using seat belts if so equipped.
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Do not use cargo bed as an additional passenger carrier.
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Do not use cargo bed as a working platform.
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The cargo power lift is designed to dump cargo only. Do
not use it to lift other objects.
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No riders allowed except in factory designed and
supplied seating and no more than one person in a seat.
Do not use cargo bed for carrying people. Maximum
vehicle occupancy including driver is 2.
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Operate vehicle from driver’s seat only.
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Do not leave vehicle unattended with engine running.
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Do not dismount a moving vehicle as serious injury or
death could occur.
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Always operate vehicle with all guards installed. Do not
leave pulleys, belts and other rotating components
exposed.
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Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with
moving parts.
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WARNING
Most accidents with off road vehicles occur when traveling up,
down, or across the face of a slope. Refer to operation
instructions and safety video for proper operation procedures.
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Do not wear clothing or other articles that hangs loosely.
Hanging clothing, long hair, jewelry etc. can catch in the
tires and other rotating objects.
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Keep hands, feet, long hair, clothing and jewelry away
from moving parts and obvious pinch points to avoid
getting caught.
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Some conditions may warrant extra safety gear to be
worn such as safety helmets and/or goggles.
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Keep hands, arms, feet and all bodily appendages safely
inside the confines of the vehicle. 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.
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Make sure area behind cargo box is clear of personnel
before operating the dump lever. Bodily harm can result
from being pinched between the cargo box and another
object or from a load dumping and/or rolling onto a
bystander.
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Do not touch engine, engine exhaust pipe and/or muffler
while they are hot.
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Use extreme caution when driving through dry grass,
brush and other fire hazard materials. Never stop or park
over combustible materials. Keep grass and brush from
collecting on and around engine and muffler parts.
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Battery fumes are explosive. A spark will ignite battery
fumes. Wear a face shield when charging or jumping a
battery. Follow all battery safety rules outlined in this
manual.
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Always disconnect the negative battery terminal before
making adjustments to the vehicle electrical system or
welding on this vehicle.
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Avoid battery acid spills. Do not get battery acid on eyes,
face, or other body parts. Flush eyes and other body
parts immediately with water for at least 15 minutes if
battery acid has gotten on them.
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Avoid pinch point hazards. Cargo bed, seat platform and
vehicle center pivot steering hinge creating pinch points.
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Do not stand, reach or allow any body part to enter
between the cab and cargo bed (articulating area) while
vehicle is running. This is an extremely high dangerous
pinch point area caused from turning the steering wheel.
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Always make certain the articulating area between the
cab and cargo bed is clear of personnel before turning the
steering wheel. The steering wheel will turn the vehicle at
its articulation point whether the vehicle is running or not.
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Do not operate this vehicle on highways, public roads, or
where it may be a hazard to faster moving traffic.
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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.
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Never modify any parts on the vehicle without
authorization. Unauthorized modifications will void
warranty to all parts directly and indirectly affected by the
modification.
