Thumpstar CHEETAH 150, Руководство владельца/оператора

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Driving your Vehicle
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Operation
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
This off-highway utility vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an
ordinary passenger car or other vehicle.
Before you begin to use your vehicle, be sure you have read this Owner’s Manual
completely and understand the operation of the controls. Pay particular attention
to the safety information andwarning labels on the vehicle. Please also read all
caution and warning labels on your vehicle.
This vehicle is designed for the operator and one passenger. The driver and
passenger must always wear a seat belt. Never carry passengers in the cargo
hold.
The total weight of operator, passenger, accessories, cargo, trailer tongue weight,
and the vehicle itself must not exceed 500 kg (1100 lb) . Carrying a passenger and
cargo can affect vehicle handling.
The driver and passenger must always wear a seat belt and an approved
motorcycle helmet. Also wear eye protection and protective clothing, including
over-the-ankle boots, gloves, along-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. Keep
hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
GOING UPHILL
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mastered basic maneuvers on flat
ground. Use proper driving techniques to avoid overturns on hills and slopes.
Drive straight up hills, and avoid slopes. Avoid crossing the side of a hill,
which increases your chance of rollover. Practice first on gentle slopes before
attempting steeper hills. Always check the terrain carefully before attempting any
hill. Use common sense and avoid hills that are too steep for you to climb.
Choose carefully which hills you attempt to climb. Avoid hills with slippery
surfaces or ones where you will not be able to see far enough ahead of you.
Maximum Slope Angle: 15 Degrees
GOING DOWN HILL
Check the terrain carefully before going down a hill. When possible, choose a
path that lets you drive your vehicle straight downhill. Avoid sharp angles that
could allow the vehicle to pitch or roll over. Carefully choose your path and drive
no faster than you will able to react to obstacles that may appear.
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
Operating over rough terrain should be done with caution. Look for obstacles that
could cause damage to the vehicle or could lead to a rollover or accident. Avoid
jumping the vehicle as injury, loss of control, and damage to the vehicle could
occur.
TIP OVER WARNINGS AND RECOVERY
This vehicle CAN be rolled over in case of reckless driving, going too fast, jumping
or making sharp turn.
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD:
Driving recklessly, going too fast, jumping vehicle or sharp turns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN:
The vehicle could tip over and fall on driver or operators body parts. Injuries
may lead to disfigurements and maimed bodies
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD:
Avoid driving recklessly, going too fast, jumping vehicle or make sharp turns.
IN CASE OF TURN OVER, keep all limbs inside the vehicle. DO NOT extend any
body parts outside of the vehicle. Wait until the vehicle stops rolling, get out of
the vehicle and call for HELP.