Starting The Vehicle; Coasting; Operation - Cushman 29175-G01 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

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Drive the vehicle only as fast as terrain and safety
considerations allow. Consider the terrain, traffic
conditions and the environmental factors which
effect the terrain and the ability to control the
vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when driving
on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass,
gravel, etc.
Avoid extremely rough terrain.
Avoid driving fast down hill. A sudden stop or
change of direction may result in loss of control.
Use service brake to control speed when traveling
down an incline.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns
should be executed at reduced speed.
All travel should be directly up or down hills.
Use extra care when driving the vehicle across
any incline.
Stay in designated areas and avoid steep slopes. To
reduce the possibility of severe injury or death result-
ing from improper vehicle operation, the following
warnings must be observed:
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for capacity.
Make sure that the direction selector is in correct
position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Do not take vehicle out of 'gear' while in motion
(coast).
Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop
before shifting the direction selector.
Check the area behind the vehicle before operat-
ing in reverse.
Always hold on while the vehicle is in motion.
Keep feet, legs, hands and arms inside the vehicle
at all times.
To prevent inadvertent movement when the vehi-
cle is to be left unattended, set parking brake ped-
al completely, move direction selector switch to
neutral position, turn key to 'OFF' position and
remove key.

STARTING THE VEHICLE

To start the vehicle: Place the key in the key switch and
turn to the 'ON' position. Move the direction selector to
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the direction desired, release park brake and press the
accelerator pedal to start the vehicle.
When the direction selector is in the reverse
position, a warning signal will sound. This is a
device to indicate the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.
Releasing the accelerator slows the vehicle. To stop the
vehicle more quickly, depress the brake pedal.
To avoid component damage, the vehi-
cle must be brought to a complete stop
before shifting the direction selector switch.
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using accelerator and motor. Leav-
ing motor in a stalled condition for more than 3-4 seconds will
cause permanent damage to motor.

COASTING

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mended speeds, limit speed with service brake.
On steep hills/ramps, it is possible for vehicles to coast at
faster than normal speeds that may be encountered on a
flat surface. To prevent loss of vehicle control, speeds
should be limited to no more than the maximum speed
on level ground (see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS).
Limit speed by releasing the accelerator pedal and apply-
ing pressure to the heel of the pedal. Severe damage to
the drive train components due to excessive speed may
result from driving the vehicle above specified speed.
Damage caused by excessive speed may cause a loss
of control, is costly, is considered abuse and will not be
covered under warranty.

OPERATION

The SAFETY WARNING decal shown is located on the
upper portion of the right kick panel. All information on
the decal is of the utmost importance. This decal and all
others must remain on the vehicle.
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you or others and may also result in equipment and
or property damages.
Before operating vehicle:
Read and understand operator's manual (located
under seat).
T o p r e v e n t i n j u r y o r
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death resulting from
coasting at above recom-
Failure to heed these
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warnings may result in
personal or fatal injury to
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