OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General
The transmission lever must be on
PARK or NEUTRAL to allow engine to
start.
NOTE:
For your convenience, an over-
ride mode allows the engine to be
started with the transmission lever in
any position. Press and hold the brake
lever or the brake pedal while pressing
the engine start button.
To start the engine, place the engine
stop switch to RUN, insert the key in
the ignition switch and turn to ON po-
sition, then press the engine start but-
ton.
Pre-Operation Check
WARNING
The pre-operation check is very
important prior to operating the
vehicle. Always check the prop-
er operation of critical controls,
safety features and mechanical
components before starting.
If
not done, severe injury or death
might occur.
Before using this vehicle, the operator
should always:
• Remove the vehicle lock.
• Apply parking brake and check if it
operates properly.
• Check tire pressure and condition.
• Check wheels and bearings for
wear and damage.
• Check location of controls and en-
sure they work properly.
• Verify if steering operates freely.
• Activate throttle control lever sever-
al times to ensure it operates freely.
It must return to idle position when
released.
• Activate the brake lever and brake
pedal to make sure the brakes fully
apply. Lever and pedal must fully
return when released.
• Ensure transmission lever is work-
ing then reset in PARK position.
• Check fuel, oil and coolant levels.
• Check for oil leaks on the engine/
transmission and drive train compo-
nents.
• Ensure fuel valve is in fully open
position (ON).
• Clean headlamps, direction indica-
tor lamps and brake lamp.
• Ensure front access compartment
cover and rear storage compart-
ment cover are properly latched.
• Ensure that the operator’s and ei-
ther the passenger’s seats or the
storage box (2-UP models) are in
place and properly latched.
• If you transport cargo, respect load
capacity. Ensure cargo is properly
secured to the racks.
• If you are pulling a trailer or other
equipment, ensure it respects the
tongue capacity and towing capac-
ity. Ensure trailer is properly se-
cured to hitch.
• Look and feel for loose parts while
engine is off. Check fasteners.
• Ensure the path of travel is free of
persons and obstacles.
• Check operation of ignition switch,
engine start button, engine stop
switch, headlamps, taillight and in-
dicator lights.
• Check operation of direction indica-
tor switches as well as hazard warn-
ing button.
• Start engine and drive forward
slowly a few feet and apply all
brakes individually to test them.
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