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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
3-12
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
ment of distance or an unstable surface could result in the vehicle fall-
ing backwards.
Before operating load bed, check to ensure no one is behind the vehi-
cle.
Never fill a gas can in the bed
of a vehicle. Static discharge
could ignite gasoline vapor
and cause an explosion.
Always place a gas can on the ground before filling. Never fill a gas can
in the bed of the vehicle. Static electricity is built up during the fueling
process and could discharge causing the gasoline vapor to ignite.
ELECTRIC LIFT BED OPERATION
Exercise caution while operat-
ing the electric lift bed to
ensure clothing is not caught
during lifting or lowering procedure. Severe injury
could result if bed is lowered and traps fingers or
other body parts.
The electric lift switch is located on the driver side of the front seat
panel. Move the switch lever up to raise the load bed and down to
lower (Ref Fig. 12 on page 3-12).
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Improper use of the vehicle or the
lack of proper maintenance may
result in damage or decreased performance.
Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to
operate the vehicle.
To reduce the possibility of
severe injury or death result-
ing from loss of vehicle con-
trol, the following warnings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain, traf-
fic conditions and the environmental factors
which effect the terrain and the ability to control
the vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when driving
on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass,
gravel, etc.
Stay in areas suitable for a light duty utility vehi-
cle. Avoid rough, unimproved trails, areas with
large rocks, stumps or holes and avoid steep
slopes.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill.
Use service brake to control speed when travel-
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Fig. 12 Electric Lift Switch
Raise
Lower
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