Controls and Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
See General Warnings on page 9.
ýWARNING
•If renting or loaning the vehicle, make sure the driver is familiar with all controls and operating procedures before allowing the vehicle to be driven.
•Do not shift the Forward/Reverse handle or switch while the vehicle is moving. To avoid injury to an unsuspecting passenger or damage to the vehicle, always bring the vehicle to a full stop before shifting the Forward/Reverse handle or switch.
•Release the accelerator pedal and then press the brake pedal firmly until the vehicle stops. To avoid unintentionally starting or rolling 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 when leaving the vehicle.
•Gasoline vehices only: Do not tamper with the governor. Doing so will void the warranty, as well as damage the engine and other components, and could result in property damage, personal injury, or death due to unsafe speeds.
KEY SWITCH
Gasoline Vehicles
The key switch is mounted on the dash to the right of the steering column (Figure 6). It has three positions, OFF, ON and START. To start the vehicle, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and turn the key past the ON position to the START position and hold until the engine is running smoothly. When the engine is cold it may be necessary to use the choke. See Choke on page 18. Release the key and it will return to the ON position and the engine should idle. The engine will continue to idle until the key is turned to the OFF position. See following WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.
ýWARNING
•Moving parts! Keep clear of the engine compartment while the engine is running.
CAUT ION
•Do not “rev” the engine for long periods of time while the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position. Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the unitized transaxle.
•Do not shift the Forward/Reverse handle while the accelerator pedal is pressed. Shift the handle only when the vehicle is at a complete stop. Failure to heed this caution could result in damage to the unitized transaxle.
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