Driving And Operating Instructions - Yerf-Dog Retriever 4x2 Owner's Manual

PERFORMANCE INSPECTION
After you have familiarized yourself with the vehicle controls and have read and understood the driving
instructions, take the vehicle for a test drive.
Use the following checklist as a guide to inspect the vehicle and check daily for proper operation. Any
problems should be corrected by your Retriever vehicle Retailer/Service Center or a trained technician.
• Transmision Gear Shift Lever: Check for proper operation. See Transmision Gear Shift Lever
on page 11.
• Brakes: Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is fully depressed under moderate
pressure, it should not contact the firewall, and vehicle should come to a smooth, straight stop.
If the brake pedal goes more than halfway to the floor or if the vehicle swerves or fails to stop,
have the brake system checked and adjusted as required. Brake adjustment must be maintained
so the brake pedal cannot be depressed to the floor under any circumstance.
• Parking brake: When engaged, the parking brake should lock the wheels and hold the vehicle
stationary (on an incline of 20% or less). To prevent rollover, the vehicle should never be operated
or left on an incline greater than 20%. The parking brake should be used (engaged) each time
the vehicle is parked and disengaged prior to moving.
• Steering: The vehicle should be easy to steer and should not have any play in the steering wheel.
• Accelerator: After starting the engine with the key switch and placing the Forward/Reverse
handle in FORWARD, the vehicle should accelerate smoothly to full speed as the accelerator
pedal is depressed. When the pedal is released it should return to the original position and the
engine should idle. This vehicle operates at reduced speed in REVERSE.
• Governor: Check maximum speed of the vehicle. It should operate at 17-23 m.p.h. (27-37 km/h)
on a level surface. To prevent rollover and other hazards, the vehicle should never be operated
in excess of 23 m.p.h..
• General: Listen for any unusual noises such as squeaks or rattles. Check the vehicle's ride and
performance. Have a trained technician investigate anything unusual.

DRIVING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

THIS VEHICLE IS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY.
WARNING
• Only drivers with valid drivers license should be allowed to drive the vehicle.
• Before allowing anyone to drive the vehicle, make sure the driver understands all the
warnings and instructions in this manual and in the decals on the vehicle itself.
• No one under the age of 16 years should be allowed to drive the vehicle.
• No more than 2 people should be on the vehicle at one time.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• Always fasten seat belts while operating the vehicle.
• For night use, this vehicle is equipped with headlights.
• The vehicle is not specially equipped for handicapped persons.
• Be sure all persons can properly operate the vehicle prior to allowing them to drive the
vehicle.
• Be sure all passengers are capable of securing themselves in a vehicle before allowing
them to ride in one.
Yerf-Dog Retriever CUV Owners Manual
Model# 34851 • Revision C - 2/05
www.yerf-dog.com
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