GENERAL INFORMATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION
Three serial number and manufacture date code labels
are on the vehicle. One of the labels is found on the steer-
ing column, the second label is found on the frame mem-
ber under the front splash shield on the driver side, and
the third is found on the passenger side frame rail at the
rear of the vehicle (Figure. 1).
Design changes occur continuously. When you order ser-
vice parts, the PIN number, manufacture date code or
serial number must be available.
Figure. 1 Serial Number Locations
VEHICLE WITH A DISCHARGED BAT-
TERY
To decrease the risk of severe injury or death
from accidental movement, do not use jumper
cables to start a vehicle.
The vehicle has a starter/generator and does not idle.
When you start the engine, the starter/generator functions
as a starter and with the engine running, it functions as a
generator.
The generator can keep the battery charged with the
short run times with this type of vehicle. The generator
will not charge a discharged battery.
When the engine starts, the clutches engage and cause
the vehicle to move making jump starting both dangerous
and impractical.
Since the engine stops when the accelerator is released,
jump starting should not be attempted.
If the battery has discharged, charge it with a 12V charger
that is rated at 10 amps or less and according to instruc-
tions supplied by the manufacturer of the charger.
STARTING VEHICLE ON A HILL
To decrease the risk of roll-back, do not
release the service brake until the engine has
started.
Do not use the accelerator and engine to hold the
vehicle on a hill. Doing so will cause early and
excessive wear to the drive train components.
To decrease the risk of permanent damage to the
drive train, do not allow roll-back when you start the
vehicle on a hill.
Put left foot on service brake and release the parking
brake. Press the accelerator with right foot and release
the service brake.
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