Driving Instructions
WARNING
–Be sure all passengers are capable of securing themselves in a vehicle before allowing them to ride in one.
•Do not shift the Forward/Reverse handle while the vehicle is in motion.
•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.
•Operate the vehicle from the driver seat only.
•To help prevent falls from the vehicle, remain seated and hold onto seat handles 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 vehicle.
•To help prevent vehicle from overturning, drive slowly in turns.
•To help prevent vehicle from overturning, 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 the vehicle overturning.
•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 operators.
•Never attempt jumps.
•Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.
•Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.
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
To ensure safe operation of the vehicle, follow exactly and in order, all of the following procedures. Read and understand all instructions prior to driving the vehicle.
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1.Read safety warnings on instrument panel and vehicle loading information located above pedals.
2.Be sure load, if any, is secure.
3.Study and understand controls.
4.Be sure passenger is seated and holding on to hand hold. Driver should have both hands on the steering wheel.
5.Make sure wheels are turned in desired direction and that nothing is obstructing vehicle’s path.
6.Make sure the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.
7.Press and hold the brake pedal.
8.Turn the key all the way to the START position and hold, activating the choke as necessary, until the engine has started. The engine will idle with the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position.
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