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OPERATION
New Operator Driving Procedures
13. Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, slowly release the brakes
and depress the throttle with your right foot to begin driving.
14. Drive slowly at first. On level surfaces, practice starting, stopping,
turning, maneuvering, using the throttle and brakes and driving in
reverse. Learn how the vehicle handles when making both left and
right turns at a slow speed.
WARNING!
Operating in TURF mode (if equipped) when on sloped, uneven, or
loose terrain could cause loss of control and result in serious injury or death.
One rear wheel may slip and lose traction or may lift up and grab when it
touches the ground again.
15. Increase speed only after mastering all maneuvers at a slow speed.
16. After you become skilled at making turns and begin to operate at
faster speeds, follow these precautions:
• Avoid sharp turns.
• Never turn while applying heavy throttle.
• Never make abrupt steering maneuvers.
• Operate at speeds appropriate for your skills, the conditions and
the terrain.
• DO NOT do power slides, “donuts”, jumps or other driving
stunts.
Turning the Vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with a solid rear axle, which drives both rear
wheels equally at all times. This means that the wheel on the outside of
the turn must travel a greater distance than the inside wheel when
turning and the inside tire must slip traction slightly.
To turn the vehicle, rotate the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
Practice making turns at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds.
WARNING!
Turning improperly can result in vehicle rollover. Never turn
abruptly or at sharp angles. Never turn at high speeds.
