Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 3
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
With the key switch ‘ON’, depressing the accelerator
pedal starts the engine. When the pedal is released, the
engine will stop (Ref. Fig. 5 on page 3). To stop the vehi-
cle more quickly, depress the service brake.
If key switch is ‘ON’ and park brake is set, depressing the
accelerator inadvertently will release the park brake and
will cause the vehicle to move which could cause severe
injury or death.
Depressing the accelerator pedal will release the park
brake if it is engaged. This is a feature to assure the vehi-
cle is not driven with the park brake engaged. Depress-
ing the accelerator pedal is not the preferred method of
releasing the park brake.
Depressing the lower section of the brake
pedal is the preferred method of releasing the
park brake to assure the longest service life of brake compo-
nents.
COMBINATION SERVICE AND PARK BRAKE
PEDAL WITH FRONT DISC BRAKES
(OPTIONAL)
The brake system consists of mechanically activated rear
drum brakes and hydraulically operated front disc
brakes. The front brakes are designed to operate under
hard braking conditions.
The front disc brakes are designed to activate as the
brake pedal reaches the ‘park or latch position’. Depress-
ing the brake pedal further will increase the effectiveness
of the front brakes.
HORN
The horn is operated by pushing the horn button located
on the floor to the left of the brake pedal (Ref. Fig. 6 on
page 3) .
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Improper use of the vehicle or the lack
of proper maintenance may result in
damage or decreased performance.
Read and understand the following warnings before
attempting to operate the vehicle.
To reduce the possibility
of severe injury or death
resulting from loss of
vehicle control, the following warnings must be
observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain, traffic
conditions and the environmental factors which
effect the terrain and the ability to control the
vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when driving
on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass,
gravel, etc.
Stay in designated areas and avoid extremely
rough terrain.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use
service brake to control speed when traveling
down an incline. A sudden stop or change of
direction may result in loss of control.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns
should be made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline
that exceeds 14° (25% grade).
To reduce the possibility
of severe injury or death
resulting from improper
vehicle operation, the following warnings must be
Fig. 5 Accelerator and Brake Controls
Frein de
stationnement
Frein de service
Accélérateu
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Fig. 6 Horn Button
Klaxon
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