OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 4
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
from loss of vehicle control, the following
warnings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the ter-
rain, traffic conditions and the environ-
mental factors which effect the terrain
and the ability to control the vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when
driving on poor surfaces, such as loose
dirt, wet grass, gravel, etc.
Stay in designated areas and avoid
extremely rough terrain.
Maintain a safe speed when driving
down hill. Use service brake to control
speed when traveling down an incline. A
sudden stop or change of direction may
result in loss of control.
Slow down before and during turns. All
turns should be made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across
an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade).
To reduce the possi-
bility of severe inju-
ry or death resulting
from improper vehicle operation, the follow-
ing warnings must be observed:
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for
seating capacity.
Depressing accelerator pedal will
release foot operated park brake and
may cause inadvertent vehicle move-
ment. Turn the key to the ‘OFF’ position
whenever the vehicle is parked.
To prevent inadvertent movement when
the vehicle is to be left unattended,
engage the park brake, move direction
selector to forward position, turn key to
‘OFF’ position and remove key.
Make sure that the direction selector is
in correct position before attempting to
start the vehicle.
Always bring the vehicle to a complete
stop before shifting the direction selec-
tor.
Do not take vehicle out of ‘gear’ while in
motion (coast).
Check the area behind the vehicle before
operating in reverse.
All occupants must be seated. Keep
entire body inside vehicle and hold on
while vehicle is in motion.
RUN-IN
Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in
shipment from the factory. Avoid full throttle starts and
rapid acceleration until the engine has achieved operat-
ing temperature.
All engines consume more oil than normal during the first
hours of operation. As internal moving parts are run-in,
oil consumption should gradually decrease until the rate
of consumption stabilizes.
Check the oil level per the Periodic Service Schedule.
Add oil if the level on the dipstick indicates that oil is in
the add oil range (Ref Fig. 7 on page 4).
Do not overfill engine. Too much
oil may cause smoking or allow
oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
Both the oil dipstick and fill cap must be in
place before operating the engine. Failure to
install the dipstick and fill cap will result in oil becoming contam-
inated and/or being discharged into the engine compartment.
The oil should be changed in accordance with the Peri-
odic Service Schedule while the engine is warm. See
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE for checking oil level
and changing oil procedures.
COLD STARTING
Starting a cold engine may require use of the choke.
Depress the accelerator approximately 1" (2.5 cm) or
until the starter just begins to operate. Pull the choke out
if required. Accelerate slowly and push the choke in com-
pletely when the engine runs smoothly.
Do not allow the starter to oper-
ate continuously for more than
Fig. 7 Check Oil Level on Dipstick
Maximum oil level
DO NOT OVERFILL
Safe
operating range
Add
oil
Full
ef Dsk 1
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