TOMCAR TM2 - Pre-Ride Inspection Safety Instructions

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OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS
Guidelines/Vehicle Break-In Period
Guidelines
1. This vehicle is designed for off-road driving.
2. Adjust seat – make sure it is locked. Sit all the way in, and make sure your back is straight. Make sure your wrist touches the steering
wheel.
3. Adjust steering wheel position – tighten lever.
4. Fasten safety harness in this order:
a) Lock buckle.
b) Tighten lower horizontal straps.
c) Tighten shoulder straps.
5. Change gears only when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle.
6. Ignition – turn key while pressing on the brake pedal.
7. While driving, avoid applying the gas and brake pedals simultaneously.
8. Read and understand safety instructions.
9. Drivers must have a valid driver's license
10. Reverse operation can be dangerous, even at low speeds. Steering becomes difcult. To prevent rollover, avoid sharp turns.
11. The parking brake can be used in an emergency, in case of primary brake system failure.
Vehicle Break-In Period
The break-in period for your new TOMCAR
®
is 65 miles and/or 50 hours. It is vital that you take care of your new engine. Following the
recommended break-in period will result in more efcient performance and longer life for the engine. In order to break-in your new engine
properly, you must follow these procedures carefully:
• Make sure your pre-ride inspection checklist is performed correctly and regularly. (See pgs. 47-48 for a full listing of checks.)
• Before operating the vehicle, allow engine to reach normal operating temperature.
• Do not operate engine above 70 percent of maximum power range.
• Do not haul or carry any load in excess of 100 lbs.
• Do not climb any grade above a 10 percent incline.
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