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General Operation Safety
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Use the vehicle in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe
operating condition.
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Read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to
the vehicle.
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Follow all safety rules established in the area where the vehicle is being
operated.
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Reduce speed to compensate for poor terrain or conditions.
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Apply service brake to control speed on steep grades.
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Maintain adequate distance between vehicles.
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Reduce speed in wet areas.
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Use extreme caution when approaching sharp or blind turns.
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Use extreme caution when driving over loose terrain.
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Use extreme caution in areas where pedestrians are present.
General Maintenance Safety
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Maintain the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer’s periodic ser-
vice schedule.
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Ensure that repairs are performed by those that are trained and qualified
to do so.
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Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance procedures for the vehicle. Be
sure to disable the vehicle before performing any maintenance. Disabling
includes removing the key from the key switch and removal of a battery
wire.
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Insulate any tools used within the battery area in order to prevent sparks
or battery explosion caused by shorting the battery terminals or associat-
ed wiring. Remove the batteries or cover exposed terminals with an insu-
lating material.
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Check the polarity of each battery terminal and be sure to rewire the bat-
teries correctly.
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Use specified replacement parts. Never use replacement parts of lesser
quality.
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Use recommended tools.
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Determine that tools and procedures not specifically recommended by the
manufacturer will not compromise the safety of personnel nor jeopardize
the safe operation of the vehicle.
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Support the vehicle using wheel chocks and jack stands. Never get under a
vehicle that is supported by a jack. Lift the vehicle in accordance with the
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