OPERATION
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New Operator Driving Procedures
9.
Do not carry a passenger until you have at least four hours of driving
experience with this vehicle. See page 37.
10. Make sure all cab nets and side guards are properly secured.
11. Set the transmission in neutral.
12. Place the transmission in neutral.
13. Start the engine.
14. Apply the brakes and shift into gear.
15.Release the parking brake.
16.Check your surroundings. Make sure the area is clear of people and
obstacles.
17.Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, slowly release the brakes
and press the throttle with your right foot to begin driving.
18.Drive slowly at first. Practice starting, stopping, turning, using the throttle
and brakes and driving in reverse. Learn how the vehicle handles when
making both left and right turns at a slow speed.
19.Incase speed only after mastering all maneuvers at a slow speed.
20.After you become skilled at making turns and begin to operate at higher
speed, follow these precautions:
● Avoid sharp turns. Make turns gradually.
● Never turn while applying heavy throttle.
● Never turn the steering wheel abruptly.
● Operate at speeds appropriate for your skills, the conditions and
the terrain.
● DO NOT attempt to do power slides, "donuts", jumps or other
driving stunts.
