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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which,
if not followed, could
endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instruc-
tions in this manual
before attempting to
operate or service
this vehicle. When
you see this symbol
- heed its warning.
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand and
follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
d. Never carry small children, they may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with safe vehicle
operation.
e. Use extreme care while approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your vision of a child who may run into the path
of the vehicle.
f. Remove key when vehicle is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
2. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate
this vehicle. Children 16 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
3. Do not let children ride in the cargo box, in the
driver’s or passenger’s lap or anywhere other than
the passenger seat. Never give small children a ride;
not even in the passenger seat. They may fall off.
Cargo Box Loading/Operation
1. Do not exceed vehicle’s Total Load Capacity rating
of 1,300 lb. This includes operator, passenger,
accessories, and cargo.
2. Do not exceed 900 lb. load in cargo box.
3. Spread load evenly and secure to prevent move-
ment.
4. Do not load above height of cargo box front panel.
Load could shift forward and injure driver or pas-
senger.
5. Avoid loads which exceed the physical dimensions
of cargo box.
6. Go slow. Heavy loads will affect steering, braking,
stability, and overall handling of the vehicle. Limit
loads to those that can be safely controlled.
7. Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns which could
cause load to shift.
Cargo Box Lift
1. Stop vehicle on level ground and set Parking Brake
before raising cargo box.
2. On manual lift units, unload cargo box before raising
cargo box.
3. Do not operate vehicle with cargo box in raised
position.
4. Do not operate vehicle with cargo box latch unlatched.
Always re-latch upon manually lowering cargo box.
When using optional electric lift:
a. Stay in driver’s seat.
b. Keep body parts away from cargo box and keep all
bystanders away.
c. Do not allow rear wheels to hang over the edge of
a drop-off when raising cargo box. The load in the
cargo box may shift causing the vehicle to tip over
backwards.
Towing
1. Always use an approved hitch and hitch point provided
on the utility vehicle.
2. Do not tow more than 1300 lb. (454 kg) rolling weight
(i.e. trailer plus cargo).
3. Never load more than 150 lb. (45.5 kg) tongue weight
on tow bracket provided.
4. Go slow and use extra care when towing a trailer.
Allow for increased braking distance. Load trailer
properly.
5. Do not tow heavy loads on slopes greater than 5°
incline. When going downhill or turning, the extra
weight tends to push the tow vehicle and may cause
you to loose control (i.e. braking and steering ability
are reduced, towed equipment may jack-knife and
cause utility vehicle to overturn).
