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Check area behind the vehicle before
operating in reverse.
Make sure the direction selector is in correct
position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns
should be executed at reduced speed.
Always bring vehicle to a complete stop before
shifting the direction selector.
See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle
load and seating capacity.
Read and understand the following text and warnings before
attempting to service vehicle:
In any product, components will eventually fail to per-
form properly as the result of normal use, age, wear or
abuse.
It is virtually impossible to anticipate all possible compo-
nent failures or the manner in which each component
may fail.
Be aware that a vehicle requiring repair indicates that
the vehicle is no longer functioning as designed and
therefore should be considered potentially hazardous.
Use extreme care when working on any vehicle. When
diagnosing, removing or replacing any components that
are not operating correctly, take time to consider the
safety of yourself and others around you should the
component move unexpectedly.
Some components are heavy, spring loaded, highly cor-
rosive, explosive or may produce high amperage or
reach high temperatures. Gasoline, carbon monoxide,
battery acid and hydrogen gas could result in serious
bodily injury to the technician/mechanic and bystanders
if not treated with the utmost caution. Be careful not to
place hands, face, feet or body in a location that could
expose them to injury should an unforeseen situation
occur.
Always use the appropriate tools listed in the tool list
and wear approved safety equipment.
To prevent personal injury or death, observe
the following:
Before working on the vehicle, remove all
jewelry (rings, watches, necklaces, etc.)
Be sure that no loose clothing or hair can
contact moving parts.
Use care not to touch hot objects.
Raise entire vehicle and support on jack stands
before attempting to run or adjust power train.
Wear eye protection when working on or
around vehicle. In particular, use care when
working around batteries, using solvents or
compressed air.
Hydrogen gas is formed when charging
batteries. Do not charge batteries without
adequate ventilation.
Do not permit open flame or anyone to smoke
in an area that is being used for charging
batteries. A concentration of 4% hydrogen gas
or more is explosive.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) is
deadly. Carbon monoxide is an odorless,
colorless gas that is formed as a natural part of
incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can
cause unconsciousness and is potentially
lethal.
The following are symptoms of carbon
monoxide inhalation:
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Intense headache
• Muscular twitching
• Weakness and sleepiness
• Throbbing in temples
If any of these symptoms are experienced, get
fresh air immediately. Never work around or
operate a vehicle in an environment that does
not ventilate exhaust gases from the area.
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