Section 2 Safety - American Sportworks LANDmaster Operator's Safety And Service Manual

SECTION 2
WARNING
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1. NEVER place hands, feet, or any body parts or clothing near the engine, wheels, and other rotating parts of the
vehicle while riding or running the engine.
a . Use caution in performing required maintenance on or near operating engine .
b . Use caution after the engine has been running, since the engine and other drive components may be extremely hot .
2. Wet, slippery, rough, or sloped terrain is potentially dangerous and may result in injury if proper caution is not
observed.
a . ALWAYS SLOW DOWN
b . Operator must use mature judgment, skill, and experience to choose a speed suitable for terrain and riding conditions in
protecting operator, passenger, and/or any bystanders .
c . Operator must use mature judgment, skill and experience in choosing suitable terrain for individual operational capabilities .
3. ALWAYS SLOW DOWN when turning.
a . This vehicle is not a passenger car . High-speed turning and failure to operate this vehicle correctly may cause loss of
control, vehicle rollover and/or possible death or injury to the vehicle occupant(s) .
b . Turning on a slope increases the risk of rollover .
c . Practice driving in a safe open area to develop a feel for the vehicles performance and handling characteristics, size and
weight .
4. When turning on pavement, loose gravel, or similar surfaces, there is an increased risk in loss of control. ** ALWAYS
SLOW DOWN! **
5. Operating the vehicle in conditions where water, mud, snow, dirt, sand, or other debris can get into the throttle cable
conduit and/or on the throttle mechanism may cause binding of the cable and/or the throttle mechanism.
a . This may result in the throttle sticking which can cause the engine to continue to run and result in loss of control .
6. Keep hands, feet, and all body parts in the vehicle at all times.
7. STOP the vehicle and back slowly down any hill that the vehicle lacks the power or traction to climb. Do NOT turn
across the slope or try to turn around.
a . Turning on a slope increases the risk of rollover .
b . Control the descent speed with the brake (left foot pedal) .
c . Re-applying the throttle when facing up a steep hill increases the risk of the front tires leaving the ground and the vehicle
over-turning .
8. STOP the engine if the machine makes unusual noises or vibrations.
a . Check the vehicle for damage .
b . Excessive noise or vibration is a sign of loose or worn parts .
c . Do not attempt to use the vehicle until it has been serviced to correct the issue .
CAUTION
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1. Vehicle must be stored where gasoline fumes will not reach an open flame, spark, or other source of ignition.
a . For long-term storage, fuel tank should be drained in an open, cool area .
b . Engine must be allowed to cool before storage in any enclosure .
c . NEVER store the vehicle in close proximity to appliances such as hot water heaters or furnaces .
2. NEVER use E-15 or E-85 fuel or blends with Ethanol content in excess of 10%. Ethanol blends in excess of 10% will cause damage to
the engine and void manufacturer warranty
a . Use regular unleaded 87 octane gasoline with up to a 10% ethanol blend .
b . This engine supplied with this vehicle is NOT designed for Flex Fuel operation .
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