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AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

• Never use the vehicle without instructions. Read vehicle labels (decals), 

Owner’s Manual and this Handbook.

• Always fasten seat belt before operating or riding in the vehicle. 
• Keep hands and feet inside the vehicle.
• Polaris recommends using proper protective equipment such as helmets 

and eyewear when required.

• Never use vehicle without Occupant Protective Structure (OPS).
• Do not modify or remove OPS. Replace OPS if damaged.
• Keep away from drop-offs, steep slopes and unstable surfaces.
• Always carry bucket or attachment as low as possible. Slow down when 

turning. Do not make sharp turns. Look in the direction of travel. Never 

attempt jumps or other stunts with the vehicle.

• Load, unload and turn on flat, level ground. Keep load level when raising lift 

arm.

• Travel at appropriate vehicle speeds for the type of terrain, visibility, 

operating conditions and your operating experience.

• Carry a rider only in a passenger seat.
• Keep bystanders away from the work area.
• Secure load in cargo box.
• Do not exceed vehicle load capacities.
• No riders in cargo box.
• Never modify the vehicle or add non-approved attachments.
• Keep PTO shields and all guards in place (if equipped). Keep away from 

moving parts.

• Before leaving the operator seat:

Park on flat level ground.

Lower attachment arm.

Put attachment flat on ground.

Move gear selector lever to Park.

Disengage the PTO (if equipped) and make sure all rotating components 

    are completely stopped.

Stop the engine and remove the key.

OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK

This Handbook is for the

Utility Vehicle Model Brutus HD and HD

PTO

WARNING

Summary of Contents for BRUTUS HD

Page 1: ...the vehicle Load unload and turn on flat level ground Keep load level when raising lift arm Travel at appropriate vehicle speeds for the type of terrain visibility operating conditions and your operating experience Carry a rider only in a passenger seat Keep bystanders away from the work area Secure load in cargo box Do not exceed vehicle load capacities No riders in cargo box Never modify the veh...

Page 2: ...y For special jobs ask your dealer about necessary approved equipment such as enclosures or special lights See your dealer for replacement manuals safety labels and training materials 1 OPS Occupant Protective Structure per ANSI OPEI B71 9 2012 LIFT CYLINDER BUCKET ATTACHMENT PRO TACH and ATTACHMENT ARM NA5881A 1 OPS STRUCTURE RECEIVER HITCH TAILGATE CARGO BOX OPERATOR PASSENGER SEATS WITH SEATBEL...

Page 3: ... Move up for Low Gear B Move up for High Gear C Neutral Position D Move down for Park Position 13 AC Defrost Switch Optional 14 Temp Control Switch Optional 15 Steering Wheel 16 Brake Pedal 4 Light Switch OFF Low High 17 Travel Control Pedal Forward Reverse 5 Drive Mode Switch 6 Cargo Box With Power Lift Assist Switch Optional 18 Joystick See Page 5 19 Engine Speed Control Page 5 7 Optional Switch...

Page 4: ... for this model Orange Light 13 Drive Mode Indicator 4 Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Red Light 14 Clock PTO RPM Hydraulic Fluid Filter Plugged Indicator Red Light 15 PTO Indicator 5 High Beam Indicator Blue Light 16 Not used for this model 6 Engine Pre Heat Indicator Orange Light 17 Hourmeter Symbol 7 Fasten Seat Belt Indicator Red Light 18 Service Interval Symbol 8 Check Engine Light Orange Light...

Page 5: ...Item 8 to the left to activate the female coupler 9 Press and hold switch Item 9 to the right to activate the male coupler PTO Controls TIP PTO switch must be in the OFF position to start engine 1 Press center button and lift PTO knob UP to engage ON 2 Push PTO knob DOWN to disengage OFF TIP Do Not engage PTO system at higher engine RPM with attachment under load Always engage PTO system at lower ...

Page 6: ... speed control system and pedal travel Check the front suspension rear suspension and steering Check the headlights taillights indicator lights and switches Check PTO shaft splines guards and shields Replace if damaged or missing See Owner s Manual for complete daily check list and maintenance procedures WARNING Use the Occupant Protective Structure OPS which was designed for the Utility Vehicle N...

Page 7: ...t belt 3 Put the gear selector lever in the PARK position 4 Travel Control Pedal must be in Neutral and PTO must be disengaged OFF 5 Press and hold the brake pedal Tip Engine will not start unless Gear selector is in Park or Neutral travel control pedal is in neutral and PTO is OFF 6 Turn the key to ON position and wait for the glow plug light to turn OFF turn the key to START position for improve...

Page 8: ...stall and secure pins can allow the attachment to come off and cause serious injury or death WARNING 1 Slowly drive forward until the front edge of the attachment interface is completely under the top lip of the attachment 2 Tilt the attachment interface backward until the attachment is slightly off the ground 3 Move gear selector to PARK and stop the engine 4 Remove the two pins from the storage ...

Page 9: ...e PTO has a rated speed of 2000 RPM 1 Install the attachment on the interface See Page 8 2 Connect the PTO driveline Item 1 to the utility vehicle PTO shaft Tip The PTO driveline must have a means to retain it to the attachment PTO shaft Make sure the driveline is of adequate length and that the u joints are in the correct phase NA5913 1 IMPORTANT Do not exceed the rated attachment PTO speed of 20...

Page 10: ...clear of the side of the cargo box and pull up on the cargo box release lever Item 1 3 Lift the front of the cargo box to dump the cargo 4 To lower cargo box push down on the front of the cargo box until securely latched Cargo Box With Power Lift Assist Switch 1 Press and hold the power lift assist switch Item 1 in the raised position Hold the switch in the raised position until the cargo box reac...

Page 11: ...ve across slopes Look in the direction of travel With Empty Attachment AND Cargo Box Loaded NA5923 Going Down Slopes NA5925 Going Up Slopes When both are empty OR when both are loaded the front and rear of the vehicle are close to the same weight You can either move forward OR backward up and down slopes See Owner s Manual for more information With Empty Attachment AND Cargo Box Empty OR With Load...

Page 12: ...ve the gear selector lever to PARK Stop the engine Securely fasten vehicle to trailer or truck Be sure transport and towing vehicles are of adequate size and capacity See Owner s Manual for more information WARNING Do Not make sharp turns Do Not exceed Vehicle Load Capacity Keep bystanders away Do not leave vehicle with engine running attachment arm up or gear selector not in PARK TIE DOWNS TIE DO...

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Page 14: ... explosive gases Keep arcs sparks flames and lighted tobacco away from battery Battery acid causes severe burns In case of acid contact wash immediately with water for several minutes and get medical attention in case of eye contact Use a piece of cardboard to check for leaks Leaking fluids under pressure can enter the skin and cause serious injury If fluid enters skin or eyes get immediate medica...

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