General Warnings
ýDAN G E R
•Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine produces carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
•A Husqvarna vehicle will not provide protection from lightning, flying objects, or other storm- related hazards. If caught in a storm while driving a Husqvarna vehicle, exit the vehicle and seek shelter in accordance with applicable safety guidelines for your location.
ýWARNING
•Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those on the vehicle and battery charger.
•Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
•Prior to leaving the vehicle unattended or servicing the vehicle, set the park brake, place the Forward/Reverse handle or switch in the NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch to the OFF position, and remove the key. Chock the wheels when servicing the vehicle.
•Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle performance, severe personal injury, or death.
•Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle, or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe personal injury or death.
•Do not operate the vehicle without an installed front bumper or brush guard that is specifically designed and approved for use on this vehicle. Instability in the vehicle could cause serious injury or death (Figure 3 and Figure 4).
•Check the vehicle for proper location of all vehicle safety and operation decals and make sure they are in place and are easy to read.
•For vehicles with cargo beds, remove all cargo before raising the bed or servicing the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with a prop rod, ensure that it is securely engaged while bed is raised. Do not close bed until all persons are clear of cargo bed area. Keep hands clear of all crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
•Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle or battery charger. Anyone doing even simple repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair. The appropriate instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory installation.
Gasoline vehicles:
•To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
-Disconnect battery cables, negative
-Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
•Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when disconnecting battery cables or other electrical wiring. Do not allow a positive wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine, or any other metal component.
Electric vehicles:
•Place Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before disconnecting or connecting the batteries. Failure to heed this warning could result in a battery explosion or severe personal injury.
•To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect the batteries as shown (Figure 2, Page 11).
•After disconnecting the batteries, wait 90 seconds for the controller capacitors to discharge.
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