Driving Instructions
ýWARNING
-Be sure all passengers are capable of securing themselves in a moving vehicle before allowing them to ride in one.
-Be sure all persons can properly operate the vehicle prior to allowing them to drive the vehicle.
•Stop the vehicle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Engine must be at idle before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle. Failure to do so may result in injury to inattentive passengers and (or) damage to the vehicle.
•To help avoid being struck, do not stand in front of or behind the vehicle.
•Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
•Children requiring a child safety seat must not ride on the vehicle. Comply with state and local laws pertaining to child safety.
•Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
•To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated with safety 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
•Avoid extremely hard braking in reverse.
No one should drive the vehicle without first being instructed in the proper operation and use of vehicle con- trols. An experienced operator should accompany each
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 safety belts fastened and are holding on to hand holds. Driver should have both hands on the steering wheel.
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