! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Division I - Safety
This vehicle is not a toy
and can be hazardous
to operate.
•Always go slowly and be extra care-
ful when operating on unfamiliar ter-
rain. Always
be alert to changing
terrain conditions when operating
this vehicle.
•Never
operate on excessively rough,
slippery, or loose terrain.
•Always
follow proper procedures for
turning as described in this manual.
Practice turning at slow speeds
before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive
speed.
•Always
have the vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer if it has been
involved in an accident.
•Never
operate on hills too steep for
your abilities. Practice on smaller
hills before attempting larger hills.
•Always
follow proper procedures for
climbing hills as described in this
manual. Check the terrain carefully
before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with slippery or loose sur-
faces. Never
depress the accelerator
suddenly or make gear changes
while moving. Never go over the top
of any hill at high speed.
•Always
follow proper procedures for
going down hills and for braking on
hills as described in this manual.
Check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill. Never
go
down a hill at high speed. Avoid
going down a hill at an angle which
would cause the vehicle to lean
sharply to one side. Go straight
down the hill where possible.
•Always
be careful when you decide
to climb or descend a hill and never
turn on a hill. Drive straight up or
down inclines and not across them.
If you must cross the side of a hill,
drive slowly and stop or turn downhill
if you feel the vehicle may tip over.
•Always
use proper procedures if you
stall or roll backward when climbing
a hill. To avoid stalling, maintain a
steady speed when climbing a hill. If
you stall or roll backwards, follow the
special procedure for braking
described in this manual.
•Always
check for obstacles before
operating in a new area. Never
attempt to operate over large obsta-
cles, such as large rocks or fallen
trees. Always
follow proper proce-
dures when operating over obstacles
as described in this manual.
•Always
be careful of skidding or slid-
ing. On 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 this vehicle in fast
flowing water or in water deeper than
the floorboard. Remember that wet
brakes may have reduced stopping
capability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply
them lightly several times to let fric-
tion dry out the pads.
•Always
be sure there are no obsta-
cles or people behind you when you
operate in reverse. When it is safe to
proceed in reverse, go slowly. Avoid
turning at sharp angles in reverse.
•Always
use the size and type tires
specified in this manual. Always
maintain proper tire pressure as
described in this manual.
•Never
improperly install or improp-
erly use accessories on this vehicle.
•Never
exceed the stated load capac-
ity for this vehicle. Cargo should be
properly distributed and securely
attached. Reduce speed and follow
instructions in this manual for carry-
ing cargo or pulling a trailer and
allow greater distance for braking.
• Operation of this vehicle is restricted
to people 16 years of age and older
who possess a valid driver’s license.
Passengers must be able to place
both feet flat on the floor while keep-
ing their back against the back of the
seat and holding on to an available
hand hold.
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