BRISTERS TRAIL WAGON Operator's Manual page 8

more when turning loaded with cargo or when pulling a
cargo load. The heaver the cargo load, the slower the
tu rn should be.
* Make sure all gear or cargo is properly secured and
ti ed down.
* Do not exceed 400 lbs. in cargo bed area, or 900 lb
to tal on this vehicle.
* Do not mount a receiver hitch type carrier p
th e vehicle.
* Do not load the Brush Guard Bar with heavy
e quipment. Rollover could result from such loading.
* The Brush Guard Bar is not ce
P rotection System). Always avoid rollovers.
* Do not operate this vehicle on highways, public roads,
or where it may be a hazard to faster moving
* Do not operate this vehicle while drinking or under
influence of alcohol and drugs.
* Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts
drive recklessly. Always operate your vehicle at a s
speed that will allow you to maintain control.
* Never use vehicle for racing and never modify the
engine to exceed 25 MPH vehicle speed.
* Never modify any parts on the vehicle without
authorization. Unauthorized modifications will void
warranty to all parts di rectly and indirectly affected by
th e modification.
* Always make sure the vehicle pathway is clear o
objects when backing up. Know location of
a round vehicle and especially location of small children.
Take extra precautions when rear view is hindered by
cargo.
* Always park on level ground, stop engine, set parking
brake and remove ignition key before leaving the
vehicle. Choc k tires if condition warrants.
* Use extreme caution when cresting hills or when
visibility is limited. Proceed slowly until yo
conditions immediately ahead are safe.
* Keep front wheels straight when c
o ver bumps.
* Do not s top, start suddenly or over accelerate on hills.
L oss of control and rollover could result.
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* Use extreme caution when descending hills or runn
on loose slippery surfaces. Towing, braking, a
c apabilities are greatly diminished.
* Do not operate vehicle on 15 degree slopes or
s teeper.
* Avoid changing direction or making sharp steering
corrections on slopes or rollover m
* If this vehicle begins to tip when crossing a slope, turn
the front wheels downhill to regain stability and
* When crossing a slope on soft terrain, turn the front
wheels slightly uphill and maintain a constant speed to
maintain a straight line of tr
* When descending hills or slopes apply steady
pressure to the foot brake to avoid potential of
freewheeling or runaway.
* Never allow vehicle to coast or
lo ss of control may result.
* If your vehicle loses power and stops on a hill,
immediately engage the foot brake and back slowly
d own the hill maintaining a straight downhill line of
travel. Do not attempt to turn the vehicle sideways on
the hill or a rollover could result.
* When traveling at night always use your headligh
and reduce speed according to visibility, trail, and terra
conditions.
* Avoid water crossings when possible and never cross
a body of water where depth is unknown. Loss of powe
will occur if the drive belt becomes submerged or wet.
Unnecessary crossing of streams an
e rodes shore line and damages water-born habitat. If
you must cross, do it at a point where banks are not
steep and proceed at a slow and steady speed.
* Front bumper and brush guards are not
p usher bars. Do not attempt to push other vehicles or
implements or damage may result.
* When refueling use an (UL) approved non-metallic
container that has no screen or filter. Se
o n the ground before fueling to eliminate static
discharge and do not use Methanol fuel.
* Do not smoke or use e
p hones while refueling.
* Always maintain proper tire inflation.
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