OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS.
Slow down when in unfamiliar terrain. Slow down when
cresting a hill in an area that you are unfamiliar with.
Some hills are too steep to climb. If you attempt to climb
a hill that is too steep or if you are unable to achieve
adequate traction,
do not attempt to turn around on
the hill. Slowly back straight down the hill using the
service brake to control speed.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
As a responsible user, practice respect for all wildlife
and their habitat. Respect private property and comply
with all local laws and regulations governing the use of
light duty utility vehicles. Do not tamper with the
exhaust system or governor of gasoline powered vehi-
cles. The exhaust system has been tuned to the engine
for maximum performance. Removal or modification of
the exhaust is annoying to other people and will not
improve the performance of the vehicle.
To prevent severe injury or death while driv-
ing, be aware of the following:
Environmental hazards such as steep
slopes, overhanging limbs, etc.
Danger of fire when vehicle is operated over
dry combustible organic material.
When driving, be aware of environmental hazards such
as steep slopes, overhanging limbs, etc. Be aware of
the danger of fire when the gasoline powered vehicle is
operated over dry combustible organic material.
VEHICLE CAPACITY
Due to the variety of ways the vehicle may be
used, it is important that the operator consider
any potential hazards before use to prevent
serious injury or death.
The vehicle may be configured with a variety of load
bed options. (Ref Fig. 14 on page 8). The weight of the
driver and passengers plus any options or accessories
must be deducted from the total payload rating to deter-
mine the cargo capacity.
Never exceed the rated capac-
ity of the load bed.
MODIFICATIONS TO VEHICLE
Changes to the weight distribution or the cen-
ter of gravity may make vehicle unstable or
prone to roll over which could result in severe
injury or death to the operator or passengers.
Do not modify the vehicle in any manner that will
change the weight distribution of the vehicle. Changes
to the weight distribution or the center of gravity may
make it unstable or prone to roll over which could result
in severe injury or death to the operator or passengers.
LOAD BED
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death, read, understand and follow the Warn-
ing label affixed to the front of the load bed. An
electric lift bed is the standard bed for the ST
400. Lower capacity vehicles have a manual
dump feature. A load bed warning label is
affixed to the front of the bed. See Appendix
A. For safe operation of the vehicle, this label
must be understood. See the load bed warn-
ing label for maximum load. The load must be
positioned in the bed as far forward as possi-
ble, distributed in such a way that its center of
gravity must not be higher than height noted
on label, and secured. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in severe injury, dam-
age the vehicle and/or cause the vehicle to tip
over. Use extra care when operating loaded
vehicle.
Do not permit any one to ride in the load bed.
Do not drive the vehicle with the load bed raised or with
the tailgate unsupported.
When using a load bed, be sure to avoid backing up to
the edge of a drop off, such as a loading dock or ravine.
A misjudgment of distance or an unstable surface could
result in the vehicle falling backwards.
Never fill a gas can in the bed of a vehicle.
Static discharge could ignite gasoline vapor
and cause an explosion.
