Husqvarna HUV 4214, HUV 4414-XP owner manual Starting the Vehicle

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Driving Instructions

WARNING

•To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated with seat belt fastened and hold on to hand holds at all times. Driver should keep both hands on the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion.

•To help prevent the possibility of serious injury, keep entire body inside the vehicle.

•To help prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly in turns.

•To help prevent overturning the vehicle, drive slowly straight up and down slopes. Avoid driving the vehicle on slopes exceeding 20% incline.

•Avoid stopping a loaded vehicle on a hill. If a loaded vehicle must be stopped on a hill, avoid sudden starts or rolling backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning could result in overturning the vehicle.

•To help avoid possible injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle, avoid sudden starts, sudden stops, and abrupt turns.

•To help avoid the possibility of losing control of or overturning the vehicle, reduce speed for adverse driving conditions such as wet grass or rough terrain.

•Do not use the vehicle on public roads. It is neither designed nor intended for street use and should not be licensed for use on public roads.

•The vehicle should be driven in only specified areas by trained drivers.

•Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.

•Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.

•Never attempt jumps.

•Keep away from drop-offs, steep slopes, and unstable surfaces.

•Avoid extremely hard braking in reverse.

No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of vehicle controls. An experienced operator should accompany each first-time driver on a test drive before allowing the driver to operate the vehicle alone.

To ensure safe operation of the vehicle, follow exactly and in order all of the following procedures. Read and understand all instructions before driving the vehicle.

STARTING THE VEHICLE

1.Read safety warnings on the instrument panel and vehicle loading information located in the cargo bed.

2.Be sure load, if any, is secure.

3.Study and understand all controls.

4.Be sure all passengers are seated with their seat belts fastened and are holding on to hand holds. Driver should have both hands on the steering wheel.

5.Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and nothing is in your path.

6.Make sure the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.

7.Press and hold the brake pedal.

NOTE: If the air temperature is below 65°F, the choke will be required. At air temperatures above 65°F, it may not be necessary to use the choke to start the engine.

8.Start the vehicle: Turn the key to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts. Activate the choke as necessary. If the engine does not start after 10-15 seconds, release the key and repeat the procedure. Once the engine starts, release the key and it will return to the ON position. The engine will idle in neutral.

9.Release the park brake.

10.Keep the brake pedal engaged, and select direction of travel by placing the shift handle in the desired position (Figure 5, Page 14). The engine must be at idle before the shift handle is moved.

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Contents Gasoline Utility Vehicles Page Page Foreword Table of Contents Page Safety Decal and Feature Identification Safety Decal and Feature IdentificationALL HUV 4214 and 4414 Vehicles Replace Rops if damaged. Do not attempt repair949 Practice Safety Practice SafetyProposition 65 State of California Safety Details Safety DetailsGeneral Warnings General WarningsGeneral Warnings General Information Model IdentificationGeneral Information Controls and Indicators Controls and IndicatorsKEY Switch Instrument PanelFORWARD/REVERSE Control Accelerator PedalBrake Pedal Park Brake HandlePark Brake Warning Light Front Axle ControlDifferential Lock Control LOW OIL Pressure Warning Light Fuel GAUGE/HOUR MeterHeadlight Control ROLL-OVER Protective Structure and Seat Belts Roll-Over Protective Structure and Seat BeltsSeat Latch and Adjustment Seat Latch and AdjustmentPRE-OPERATION and Daily Safety Checklist Pre-Operation and Daily Safety ChecklistSee Vehicle Specifications on Performance InspectionDriving Instructions Driving InstructionsStarting the Vehicle Drive Train Operation Stopping the VehicleBED Latch Parking and Leaving the VehicleBed Latch See General Warnings onBED Locking PIN Rear Shock AbsorbersBed Locking Pin Loading and Unloading Cargo Vehicle Load CapacitiesTowing with the Vehicle Towing with the VehicleTransporting on a Trailer StorageTransporting on a Trailer Preparing the Vehicle for Extended Storage StorageMaintenance Returning the Stored Vehicle to ServiceMaintenance Change engine oil. See Engine Oil and Filter Change onPeriodic Service Schedule Periodic Service SchedulePeriodic Service Schedule Regular Interval Periodic Lubrication Schedule Periodic Lubrication ScheduleBrake Fluid Reservoir Brake Fluid ReservoirEngine OIL Brake FluidEngine OIL Level Check Engine OilEngine OIL and Filter Change Engine Oil DrainingEngine Oil Drain Plug and Oil Filter Wrench See following Note Remove Engine Oil FilterOIL Viscosity Engine Oil FillingGearcase Lubrication Lubrication Change Front Differential and Rear TransaxleGearcase Lubrication Front differentialRear transaxle Rear Transaxle Drain PlugAIR Filter Replacement Air Filter InstallationAIR Intake System Air Intake SystemFueling Instructions Fueling InstructionsBattery BatteryUsing a Booster Battery Jump Starting Using a Booster Battery Jump StartingCleaning the Vehicle Cleaning the VehicleAccessories Electric Winch AccessoryAccessories MUD Tire OptionVehicle Specifications Subsequent Owner RegistrationSubsequent Owner Registration Vehicle Specifications DIMENSIONS/WEIGHTWarranties WarrantiesCalifornia Emission Control Warranty Statement HOW to Make a Warranty ClaimHusqvarna Explanation of Emission Control Warranty Emissions Control Emissions ControlModerate IntermediateEmissions Control 103472540

HUV 4414-XP, HUV 4414, HUV 4214 specifications

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