OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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10 seconds. Allow 30 seconds between starting
attempts. If the vehicle does not start on the third
attempt, turn the key switch off, set the park brake
and determine the cause of the problem.
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not
start within 10 seconds, use the choke.
STARTING AND DRIVING
To reduce the possi-
bility of roll-back
which could result
in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
release service brake until engine has start-
ed.
To operate vehicle:
• Apply the service brake, place the key in the key
switch and turn it to the ‘ON’ position.
• Move the direction selector to the direction
desired.
• Release the park brake by depressing the service
brake pedal until the park brake releases.
• Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the
engine. Release service brake when engine
starts.
• When the accelerator pedal is released, the igni-
tion circuit is de-energized and the engine stops.
To stop the vehicle more quickly, depress the ser-
vice brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse
position, a warning signal will sound to indicate
that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.
STARTING THE VEHICLE ON A HILL
To reduce the possi-
bility of roll-back
which could result
in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
release service brake until engine has start-
ed.
Do not hold vehicle on hill by
using accelerator and engine.
This will cause premature and excessive wear to
drive train components.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the
drive system, it is important to prevent excessive roll-
back when starting the vehicle on a hill.
Place left foot on service brake and release the park
brake. Depress accelerator with right foot and release
the service brake by lifting left foot.
COASTING
To reduce the possi-
bility of severe inju-
ry or death from
coasting at above recommended speeds,
limit speed with service brake.
On steep hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast at
greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat sur-
face. To reduce the possible loss of vehicle control and
severe drivetrain damage, speeds should be limited to no
more than the maximum governed speed on level ground
(see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS). Limit speed by
applying service brake.
FUEL
To reduce the possi-
bility of severe inju-
ry or death from
improper fuel handling:
Do not smoke near the fuel tank.
Do not refuel near open flame or electri-
cal items which could produce a spark.
Always handle gasoline in a well ventilat-
ed area.
Always wear eye protection to protect
against splashed fuel and fuel vapors.
Always allow adequate space for the
expansion of gasoline. Leave at least 1"
(2.5 cm) space below bottom of filler
neck.
Inspect fuel cap, tank and other compo-
nents for leaks or deterioration that
could cause a hazardous condition.
The fuel tank is located under the seat on the passenger
side of the vehicle (Ref Fig. 8 on page 6). Fill the tank
with fresh, clean, automotive grade gasoline (Ref Fig. 33
on page 21). High altitude or heavy use/load applications
may benefit from higher octane gasoline.
Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.
Some fuels, called oxygenated or
reformulated gasoline, are gaso-
line blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts
of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause per-
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