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OPERATION
STALLING ON A HILL
A rollover can result from stalling or rolling backward while climbing a hill. Drive uphill at a constant speed.
If your vehicle completely stalls while climbing a hill:
1. Apply the brakes.
2. Verify that the area behind you is clear.
3. Put the transmission in R (reverse).
4. Use steady brake pressure to control the speed, and allow the vehicle to slowly roll straight downhill.
If your vehicle begins to roll downhill:
1. Do not press the accelerator.
2. Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle fully stops.
3. Verify that the area behind you is clear.
4. Put the transmission in R (reverse).
5. Use steady brake pressure to control the speed, and allow the vehicle to slowly roll straight downhill.
DRIVING IN REVERSE
When driving in reverse, follow these guidelines:
• Check that the area behind the vehicle is clear of obstacles and people.
• Check left and right fields of vision before driving in reverse.
• Do not back down a steep hill.
• Drive in reverse slowly.
• Press the brakes lightly for stopping.
• Accelerate slow and steady.
• Avoid turning at sharp angles.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
NOTICE: When parking the vehicle inside a garage or structure, the space must be well ventilated. Park the
vehicle away from any source of flame or sparks, including any appliance with a pilot light.
Park the vehicle on a flat surface if possible. If parking on an incline is unavoidable, be sure to
chock the wheels as shown in the following illustration to keep the vehicle from rolling.
1. Press the brake to stop the vehicle.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Turn the key switch to OFF.
4. Remove the key from the key switch to prevent unauthorized use.
5. If parking on an incline, chock the wheels on the downhill end as shown in the following illustration.
BATTERY
NOTICE: Heavy use of accessories or leaving accessories turned on when the vehicle is not being used can
drain the battery and leave insufficient reserve to start the vehicle.
The vehicle uses a starter/generator to start the engine and charge the battery. The engine does not idle; so the bat-
tery does not charge while the vehicle is stopped. Do not operate lights and other accessory items excessively while
the vehicle is stopped. Turn off all accessories when the vehicle is stopped.
The generator can supply up to 35 amps. Operation of all accessories can cause the discharge of the battery even if
the engine is running and the generator is operating. Discharging the battery is known as deep cycling. The battery is
not a deep cycle model. It is a starting battery. Multiple deep cycling causes early failure of the battery.
If the battery discharges, charge it with a 12-volt charger that is rated at 10 amps or less and according to the instruc-
tions supplied by the manufacturer of the charger.
This vehicle is designed to carry or tow specific capacities. Read and comply with the load distribution warnings on the
warning label affixed to the load deck. The total load (operator, passenger, accessories) must never exceed the maxi-
mum weight capacity of the vehicle.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle weight capacity (includes the weight of the operator, passenger, cargo, and
accessories).
Maximum Vehicle Weight Capacity 800 lbs. (363 kg)
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