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General Information
This guide is provided to assist the owner or operator of this CRICKET Grashopper in the safe
operation
and maintenance of the vehicle.
Safety
General Safety Information
This guide is provided to assist the owner or operator of this Cricket Mini Golf Cart product in the
maintenance and safe operation of the vehicle. The warnings in this manual are not a replacement for good
common sense and safe driving practices. Your Cricket Grasshopper is designed and manufactured for off-
road use.
It
does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is not equipped for operation on
public streets. Operators of the Cricket Grasshopper should have a valid motor vehicle driver's license. No
one under 16 years of age should be allowed to operate a Cricket Grasshopper.
Operating Safety
1. Always use your CRICKET in a responsible manner and maintain the vehicle in safe operating
condition.
2. Always read and observe all warnings and operation instruction labels affixed to the CRICKET vehicle.
3. Always follow all safety rules established in the area where you are operating the CRICKET vehicle.
4. Always use extreme caution when making sharp or blind turns.
5. Always release throttle gradually (rotate forward, away from yourself) to control speed and stability on steep
grades.
6. Do not tow the CRICKET vehicle.
7. Always use extreme caution when traveling:
a. In wet areas
b. In blind spots
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 the warnings contained in this owner's
manual could result in serious injury or death.
Conditions should be observed. This provides key information that makes procedures easier and clearer.
CAUTION: CONDITIONS THAT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS THAT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE
MACHINE OPERATOR, BYSTANDER OR A PERSON INSPECTING AND/OR REPAIRING THE VEHICLE.
General Safety Practices
WARNING
Steep Grade:
In areas where steep grades exist, vehicle operations should be restricted to the
designated vehicle pathways wherever and whenever possible. Such potential hazards should be identified with a
suitable warning giving the following information: "Warning: STEEP GRADE - Ascend or descend slowly and
proceed with due caution.” More than 10 percent is considered steep.
WARNING
Wet Areas
:
Wet grassy areas may cause a vehicle to lose traction and may affect stability. Wet
areas should be chained or roped off to prevent access and potential accidents with injury.
WARNING
Sharp Turns, Blind Corners, Bridge Approaches:
Sharp turns, blind spots, bridge
approaches and other potentially hazardous areas shall be either chained or roped off to prevent vehicle
operations or identified with a suitable warning to the operator of the nature of the hazard and stating the proper
precautions to be taken to avoid the hazard.
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