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Section 2: Important Safety Information
4220ST & 4420ST Light Utility Vehicles 700-504M
Table of Contents
Safe Operating Procedures
The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to
all consumers. Your Treker 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.
Personal Safety
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Be familiar with all functions of this vehicle.
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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 vehicle while drinking or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Do not allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate
this vehicle even under adult supervision.
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Do not run engine indoors except when starting engine
and transporting attachment in or out of a building.
Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless and deadly.
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Operator must always use both hands on the steering
wheel.
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Keep all bystanders away from this vehicle during
operation. Keep children out of the operating area and
under the watchful eye of another responsible adult.
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Riders may, without knowing it, place their foot on the
accelerator pedal while bracing themselves against a
rough ride. This makes it impossible to slow down the
vehicle until the passenger removes his foot from the
pedal. Inform 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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No riders are allowed except in factory designed and
supplied seating and no more than one person in a
bucket seat and three people in a bench seat. Do not use
cargo bed for carrying people. Maximum vehicle
occupancy including driver is one person per seat
position.
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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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Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with
moving parts.
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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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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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Some conditions may warrant extra safety gear to be
worn such as safety helmets and/or goggles.
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Do not touch engine, engine exhaust pipe and/or muffler
while they are hot.
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Avoid pinch point hazards. Cargo bed and seat platform
hinge creating pinch points.
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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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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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When refueling use a UL approved nonmetallic container
that has no screen or filter. Set container on the ground
before fueling to eliminate static discharge and do not use
Methanol fuel.
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Do not smoke or use electrical devices including cell
phones while refueling.
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Support this vehicle securely before working beneath.
Chock wheels to prevent vehicle from rolling.
Mechanical Safety
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Do not operate a vehicle with damaged or worn parts.
Repair all damages and worn parts before putting vehicle
back in to service.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is
running or hot. Keep clear of all rotating parts.
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Make sure engine surface, cooling fins and fan screen
are clean of all debris including dirt, trash and oil.
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Always operate vehicle with drive belt enclosure installed.
Do not leave pulleys and belts exposed.
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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.
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Do not use cargo tail gate as a seat.
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Do not use cargo bed as a working platform.
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The power lift is designed to dump cargo only. Do not use
it to lift other objects.
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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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Do not use vehicle as an anchor device.
