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WARNING 

Loose Terrain:

 

Loose terrain may cause a vehicle to lose traction and may affect stability. Areas of 

loose terrain should be repaired if possible, or chained or roped off to prevent vehicle operation, or identified by a 
suitable warning to operators not to operate vehicles in this area due to lose terrain or possible hazardous conditions. 

 

WARNING 

Pedestrian Areas:

 

Areas where pedestrians and vehicles interfere shall be avoided whenever 

possible by rerouting the vehicle traffic or the pedestrian traffic to eliminate the interference. If elimination of the 
interference is not possible or is highly impractical, signs should be erected warning pedestrian traffic and to drive 
slowly and use extreme caution. 

 

CAUTION 

Ventilation: 

Never charge a vehicle in an area that is subject to flame or spark. Pay particular attention 

to natural gas or propane gas water heaters and furnaces. 

Safety  

On steep hills it is possible for vehicles to coast at greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface. To prevent 
loss of vehicle control and possible serious injury, speeds should be limited to no more than the maximum speed on 
level ground. Limit speed by reducing or eliminating pressure on the accelerator pedal, which engages the automatic 
brake function.  

Catastrophic damage to the drive train components due to excessive speed may result from driving the vehicle above 
specified speed. Damage caused by excessive speed may cause a loss of vehicle control and is costly. This is considered 
abuse and will not be covered under warranty.  

If the vehicle is to be used in a commercial environment, signs should be used to warn of situations that could result in 
an unsafe coasting condition. 

 

Keep this manual as part of the permanent service record in case the vehicle should be resold.  

Your CRICKET vehicle is intended for off-road use only. The owner should check local and other applicable laws and 
regulations before operating.  

WARNING

 

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Summary of Contents for Cricket ESV

Page 1: ...s well as basic maintenance and inspection procedures and warranty information 2 3 ESV Electric Sports Vehicle Rick s Specialty Vehicles 748 N Harbor City Blvd Melbourne FL 32935 321 752 4041 www rick...

Page 2: ...notice of all warning and caution notices herein Operate your CRICKET vehicle only after proper training or instruction No one under 16 years of age should ever operate a CRICKET electric sport vehic...

Page 3: ...ICKET ESV Product Specifications 4 General Information 5 CRICKET Installation and Setup Instructions 7 CRICKET ESV Control Functions 8 CRICKET Operational Instructions Maintenance and Adjustments 9 Wa...

Page 4: ...rmanent on board charging unit underneath front seat Frame MIG welded high tensile steel with corrosion protection Body Molded in polymer reinforced plastic Brakes Single regenerative electromagnetic...

Page 5: ...ts c Along loose terrain d On uneven roads e In traffic with other vehicles f Near pedestrian areas Notes Cautions and Warnings The following notations indicate important information Failure to follow...

Page 6: ...tire manual carefully and follow the operating procedures described Operate a CR1CKET ESV only if you have had proper training or instruction Follow these age recommendations No one under 16 years of...

Page 7: ...pedal rapidly several times in a row Always use the size and type tires specified in this manual Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in this manual 8 15 PSI Never modify a CR1CKET vehic...

Page 8: ...ding driver must always be seated while the CRICKET vehicle is in use Turning the Vehicle On Switch the key switch to the On Position and select the desired direction Forward or Reverse Driving the Ve...

Page 9: ...come into contact with the rear wheels or objects outside the vehicle Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet inside the vehicle during operation CRICKET Operational Instructions M...

Page 10: ...batteries by reversing procedure in step 1 above Replace and secure cover Operating the Convertible Rear Passenger Seat Optional Equipment To convert your rear seat into the rear cargo carrier for a...

Page 11: ...ccident or collision damage f Modification to original parts g Damage due to improper transportation Specific Exclusions This warranty does not extend to those items which may require replacement due...

Page 12: ...ey when not in use Pro Charging System Battery Charger Two year Warranty The charger is covered by a separate two year warranty provided by the charger manufacturer The charger is not warranted by the...

Page 13: ...on or you can fill out this form completely please print legibly or type and mail it to RICK S SPECIALTY VEHICLES 748 N Harbor City Blvd Melbourne FL 32935 Customer Name Phone Number Delivery Address...

Page 14: ...14...

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