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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 BRAKES AND STEERING
Do NOT oversteer. Avoid the tendency to push or pull
harder on the steering system if the vehicle is not re-
sponding as expected. Once the vehicle's wheels have
been locked, pushing or pulling harder on the steering
system will not increase the turning capacity of the ve-
hicle. Damage may occur to the steering system as a
result of oversteering.
All S Models
The right and left steering levers are used to turn and stop the
vehicle when it is moving forward or in reverse. When the
right steering lever is pulled back, the vehicle turns to the
right (Figure 3-1). When the left steering lever is pulled back,
the vehicle turns to the left. To stop the vehicle, pull both
steering levers back evenly.
All V, H, F, C, R, B, A and N Models
The moto-cross style steering handle bar is used to turn the
vehicle when it is moving in forward or reverse. Pulling back
on the right side of the steering handle bar while pushing on
the left side of the handle bar, causes the vehicle to turn right.
Pulling back on the left side of the steering handle bar while
pushing on the right side causes the vehicle to turn left. (Fig-
ure 3-2) To stop the vehicle, pull back on the hand brake lever
located on the left handle bar.
The ARGO is a skid steer vehicle. During a turn, the rear of the
vehicle swings outward as the vehicle pivots on the front tire
on the inside of the turn. To make a right hand turn, the rear of
the vehicle skids out to the left. To make a left hand turn, the
rear of the vehicle skids out to the right.
When turning, the back of the vehicle swings to the
opposite direction of the turn. 8-wheel vehicles swing
out further than 6-wheelers. Always take care to avoid
hitting persons or objects with the rear of the vehicle!
Serious injury or death can result!
Figure 3-1. Making a right hand turn (All S models)
Figure 3-2. Making a left hand turn (All V, H, F, C, R, B, A
and N models)
3.2 HOLDING BRAKE SYSTEM - AVENGER, FRONTIER,
CONQUEST, RESPONSE, BIGFOOT & VANGUARD2
Models
The holding brake system is not a parking brake, and
therefore is not designed to hold the vehicle in place
for long periods of time. The holding brake is for short
term use only.
When parking on an incline, engage the holding brake
levers, leave the vehicle in gear, turn the engine off and
block the vehicle’s wheels.
When in use, the holding brake system keeps the steering
levers locked in the full braking position.
To apply the holding brake system:
1. Pull the hand brake lever back and engage the locking pin
mechanism by pushing inwards.
To release the holding brake system:
1. Squeeze the hand brake lever to release the locking pin
mechanism.
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