Operating instructions

12 POWERWAGON
™
Safety & Operating Instructions
Operating Tips
• Avoid abrupt start-ups. Always squeeze the throttle slowly to avoid bucking, or tipping the DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
.
• When using reverse, check to see that there are no obstacles behind you. Practice backing up in
an open area with no load in the DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
.
• When using reverse with the Sulky attached, proceed slowly so you don't jackknife the
POWERWAGON
™
and the Sulky.
Loading
WARNING! The recommended maximum load limit for the DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
PRO model
is 800 lbs. Placing more weight in the bed may be dangerous to the operator, and can permanently
damage the unit.
• When loading your DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
keep in mind the bulk and weight of what you will
be hauling, and the terrain you will be crossing.
• Keep the load balanced and secured. Always distribute the load evenly so your DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
will be as stable as possible.
• Don't pile material too high. Divide your load and make several lighter trips. Do not pile heavy
loads, such as rocks or gravel, to a height that will make the DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
top-heavy
and susceptible to tipping over.
• Be careful going downhill and applying the brake. Squeeze the brake very slowly to avoid
dumping the load.
Slopes & Uneven Terrain
WARNING! Usecautionwhenusingthe
DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
on uneven terrain.
Move slowly if the ground is rough, especially
with a full load.
• We do not recommend using the DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
continuously on a
slope greater than 20 degrees. Doing so
could deprive the engine of adequate
lubrication and the components could be
damaged.
• Use caution: The DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
may become unstable when moving over
ruts, bumps and other depressions.
• On a slope, a heavy load will tend to shift. When using your DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
, keep in
mind that loads tend to shift to the downhill side of the body. Secure your load in the bed to limit
the shifting of the load on slopes. The higher and heavier the load, the greater the chance the
DR
®
POWERWAGON
™
may tip over. Travel up and down slopes (Figure 7) and avoid going
across slopes.
Figure 7