OPERATION
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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Unintentional roll-back of the vehiclecouldcause severe personal injury or vehicledam-
age. Toreduce the possibility of vehicle roll-back, keepthe brake fully pressed until the
enginehas started.
NOTICE: Avoid full throttle starts and fast acceleration until the engine has warmed up.
Always start the engine outdoors or in a well-ventilated space.
1. Sit in the driver’s seat.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.If the vehicle is equipped with hydraulic brakes, release the hand operated park-
ing brake.
3. Insert the key and turn the key switch to the ON position.
4. Move the direction selector to the appropriate position.
NOTICE: When the direction selector is moved to the reverse position, a warning alarm will activate to indi-
cate that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.
5. Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start the engine.
6. When the accelerator pedal is released, the ignition circuit is de-energized and the engine stops. To stop the
vehicle more quickly, press the brake pedal.
7. Engage the parking brake and remove the key from the switch before exiting the vehicle.
Starting on a Hill
Unintentional roll-back of the vehiclecouldcause severe personal injury or vehicledam-
age. Toreduce the possibility of vehicle roll-back, keepthe brake fully pressed until the
enginehas started.
Remove the ignition key when exiting the vehicle to prevent accidental starting or unau-
thorized use.
To decrease the risk of permanent damage to the drive train,do not allow roll-back when
you start the vehicle on a hill.Do not use the accelerator andengine to hold the vehicle
at a stop on a hill.
1. Press the brake pedal with your left foot when releasing the parking brake. Keep pressure on the pedal to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling back.
2. Press the accelerator pedal with your right foot as you release the brake pedal.
3. Press the accelerator pedal with gradual and steady pressure until the vehicle reaches the desired speed.
ACCELERATING
Accidental movement of the accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to suddenlymove
andcause severe injury or death.
Make sure the key is in the OFF position and the parkingbrake is engaged any time the
vehicle is parked.
Apply slow, steady pressure to the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle speed. When you release the accelerator
pedal, the engine will stop running.
NOTICE: On mechanical brake vehicles, if the key switch is in the ON position and the parking brake is
engaged, the brake releases when you press the accelerator pedal and can cause the vehicle to
move suddenly. This is a feature to make sure the vehicle is not driven with the parking brake
engaged. Pressing the accelerator pedal is not the recommended method to release the parking
brake.
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