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• Do not operate your vehicle on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the vehicle on such terrain. Be especially cautious of these
kinds of terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual. Practice turning at low
speeds before attempting to tum at faster speeds. Do not tum at excessive speed.
• Do not operate the vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your ability. Practice on smaller hills
before attempting larger ones.
• Always follow safe procedures for climbing hills. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any
hill. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never
press down on the accelerator suddenly. Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
Always follow safe procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills. Check the terrain
carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward. Never go down a hill at high
speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle that could cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go
straight down the hill wherever possible.
• Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in this manual. Avoid hills
with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the vehicle. Never
attempt to turn the vehicle around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique on level
ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.
• Use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, use proper
gear and maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special
procedure for braking. Dismount on the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the
vehicle around and remount.
• Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area.
• Never attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees.
• Be careful when skidding or sliding. Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low
speeds and on level, smooth terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very
cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.
• Never operate a CRICKET in fast-flowing water or excessively deep waters. Contact with water may
affect the batteries and may reduce stopping ability. Test your stopping ability after leaving water by
removing pressure from accelerator 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 vehicle through improper installation or use of accessories.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for a vehicle, Cargo should be properly distributed and securely
attached. Reduce speed and follow sound procedures for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow
greater distance for braking.
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