OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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model, but is a starting battery. Multiple deep cycling of the battery will
result in the premature failure of the battery.
Vehicle battery must be fully charged before initial use.
Hydrogen gas is generated as
a natural part of the lead acid
battery charging process. A
4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive
and could cause severe injury or death. Charging
must take place in an area that is adequately ven-
tilated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour).
To reduce the chance of battery explosion that
could result in severe injury or death, never
smoke around or charge batteries in an area that
has open flame or electrical equipment that could
cause an electrical arc.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
As a responsible user, practice respect for all wildlife and their habitat.
Respect private property and comply with all local laws and regulations
governing the use of light duty utility vehicles. Do not tamper with the
exhaust system or governor. The exhaust system has been tuned to
the engine for maximum performance. Removal or modification of the
exhaust is annoying to other people and will not improve the perfor-
mance of the vehicle.
To prevent severe injury or
death while driving, be aware
of the following:
Environmental hazards such as steep slopes,
overhanging limbs, etc.
Danger of fire when vehicle is operated over dry
combustible organic material.
When driving, be aware of environmental hazards such as steep
slopes, overhanging limbs, etc. Be aware of the danger of fire when the
vehicle is operated over dry combustible organic material.
OPTIONAL WINCH
This vehicle may be equipped with an optional winch. Read, under-
stand and follow all of the following information on the operation and
use of the winch before attempting to operate it.
OPERATION OF THE WINCH
The winch can be mounted at the front or rear of the vehicle and
moved to accommodate different situations. At the front, it is mounted
under the center of the front cowl to a bracket attached to the front axle
as shown (Ref Fig. 2 on page 3-5). At the rear, the winch is mounted
upside down in the hitch receiver.
If mounting winch at rear of vehicle, the winch must
be mounted upside down.
Before moving the winch, unplug the winch connector from the wire
harness. To move the winch from one end of the vehicle to the other,
remove the spring pin, pull out the clevis pin and remove the winch
mount tube from the receiver. Move to opposite end of vehicle and
install by inserting clevis pin and securing with spring pin. Plug the
winch connector into wire harness.
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