American Sportworks Trail Wagon TW400 Owner's Manual page 9

safety
• The Brush Guard Bar is not certified ROPS (Roll Over
Protection System) . Always avoid rollovers .
• Do not operate this vehicle on highways, public roads, or
where it may be a hazard to faster moving traffic .
• Do not operate this vehicle while drinking or under the
influence of alcohol and drugs .
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts . Never
drive recklessly . Always operate your vehicle at a safe
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
directly and indirectly affected by the modification .
• Always make sure the vehicle pathway is clear of all
objects when backing up . Know location of personnel
around 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 .
Chock tires if condition warrants .
• Use extreme caution when cresting hills or when visibility
is limited . Proceed slowly until you are sure trail conditions
immediately ahead are safe .
• Keep front wheels straight when cresting hills or going
over bumps .
• Do not stop, start suddenly or over accelerate on hills .
Loss of control and rollover could result .
• Use extreme caution when descending hills or running
on loose slippery surfaces . Towing, braking, and tractive
capabilities are greatly diminished .
• Do not operate vehicle on 15 degree slopes or steeper .
• Avoid changing direction or making sharp steering
corrections on slopes or rollover may occur .
• If this vehicle begins to tip when crossing a slope, turn the
front wheels downhill to regain stability and control .
• When crossing a slope on soft terrain, turn the front
wheels slightly uphill and maintain a constant speed to
maintain a straight line of travel .
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• 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 free wheel in neutral or
loss of control may result .
• If your vehicle loses power and stops on a hill, immediately
engage the foot brake and back slowly down 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 headlights
and reduce speed according to visibility, trail, and terrain
conditions .
• Avoid water crossings when possible and never cross
a body of water where depth is unknown . Loss of power
will occur if the drive belt becomes submerged or wet .
Unnecessary crossing of streams and waterways erodes
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 designed as
pusher 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 . Set the container on
the ground before fueling to eliminate static discharge and
do not use Methanol fuel .
• Do not smoke or use electrical devices including cell
phones while refueling .
• Always maintain proper tire inflation .
• Always disconnect the negative battery terminal before
making adjustments to the vehicle electrical system or
welding on this vehicle .
• Battery fumes are explosive . A spark will ignite battery
fumes . Wear a face shield when charging or jumping
a battery . Follow all battery safety rules outlined in this
manual .
• Avoid battery acid spills . Do not get battery acid on eyes,
face, or other body parts . Flush eyes and other body parts
immediately with water for at least 15 minutes if battery
acid has gotten on them .
• Always check wheel lug nut torque values two hours after
initial operation and two hours after each tire repair and/or
replacement . Routinely check lug nut torque valves every
100 hours of operation .
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