12
S
ection
4— o
peration
WARNING:
Do not stop or start suddenly when
going uphill or downhill. Be especially cautious
when changing direction on slopes. Apply brakes
when going down slopes to maintain control of
vehicle.
6.
Release brake pedal and apply pressure to the accelerator
pedal.
7.
Release accelerator and apply brake pedal evenly and
firmly to slow down or stop.
Engaging 4x4 (If Equipped)
The 4x4 switch is located on the right side of the dash panel. See
the Controls & Features section.
1.
To engage, stop or slow vehicle speed and push up on the
switch. All four wheels will now continue to have power.
IMPORTANT:
Engage the 4x4 feature as the first option
when stuck in mud or similar situation where two wheel
drive is ineffective at moving vehicle.
2.
If still unable to move vehicle with the 4x4 engaged,
disengage 4x4 by pushing down on the switch and
engaging the differential lock as described below.
Engaging Differential Lock
The differential lock lever is located in the center console
between the seats (bucket seat models only). See Know Your
Utility Vehicle.
1.
To engage, stop vehicle, place into Neutral, and pull the
lever rearward. The differential will then lock and remain so
until it is disengaged, giving continuous power to both rear
wheels.
IMPORTANT:
Engage the differential as the last option when
stuck in mud or similar situation or when the left and right side
wheels are turning at slightly different speeds.
WARNING:
To avoid transmission damage, injury,
or turf damage, go slow when operating vehicle
with differential lock engaged as steering response
is noticeably reduced. Also, do not drive the unit
with the differential lock engaged on concrete,
asphalt or any high traction surfaces.
Disengaging Differential Lock
1.
To disengage the differential lock, stop the unit, place in
Neutral, and push the lever forward.
Raising & Lowering Cargo Box
WARNING:
To prevent the possibility of bodily
injury from unintentional lowering of the cargo box,
be sure vehicle is on a level and stable surface and
parking brake is locked before raising cargo box.
Manual Lift
1.
Park the vehicle safely on level ground and set parking
brake.
2.
Empty cargo by hand and unlatch cargo box by pulling up
on the cargo latch.
3.
While holding the latch up, lift the cargo box.
4.
Lower and allow bed to re-latch cargo box before
operating unit.
Electric Lift
(Optional)
1.
Park the vehicle safely and turn key to the RUN position.
2.
Raise cargo box by pressing and holding top of electric lift
switch. Release switch when box is at desired dump height
or when maximum height is reached.
NOTE:
A ratcheting noise will indicate cargo box is at full
extension. The same noise will also be heard when cargo
box is at the full down position. If lift capacity of the power
lift is exceeded, a ratcheting will also be heard.
3.
To lower cargo box, push on bottom of electric lift switch.
Turn ignition switch to the STOP position.
Dumping Load From Cargo Box
1.
Back up the vehicle to the dump site and apply parking
brake.
2.
Unlatch the tailgate from cargo box.
3.
If using an electric lift, raise cargo box to dump load and
lower box when empty.
WARNING:
The center of gravity changes as a
loaded cargo box is raised. Do not allow rear wheel
to hang over the edge of a loading dock or ravine.
The cargo box weight may shift over center and
vehicle could tip over backwards.
WARNING:
A loaded cargo box can be very heavy.
Do not attempt to dump a loaded cargo box unless
vehicle is equipped with an electric lift option.
IMPORTANT:
If dumping by electric lift, stop immediately if
actuator clutch slippage occurs. Lower cargo box completely and
remove excess load by hand before dumping.
4.
Reconnect the tailgate to the cargo box. Do not drive the
vehicle with cargo box in the raised position.
Loading the Cargo Box
WARNING:
The utility vehicle may become
unstable if the cargo box is loaded incorrectly. Avoid
loose and shifting loads or uneven loading of
material.
1.
Verify cargo box is latched before loading.
2.
Securely anchor all loads in cargo box and do not load
beyond maximum capacity.
3.
The maximum box capacity is 1000 lbs. (362.9 kg).
4.
When loading objects into vehicle, be sure load is securely
anchored and evenly distributed in cargo box.
