Driving The Vehicle - Cushman 29175-G01 Owner's Manual And Service Manual

Owner's manual and service guide for electric vehicle

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ELECTRIC THREE WHEEL SERVICE VEHICLE

Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings

All occupants must be seated in factory approved

seats, switches spark-do not operate in explosive

or commuatible atmosphere.

While operating vehicle:

Keep body inside vehicle passenger must be

seated and use hand holds provided.

Sudden sharp turns unbalanced or top heavy

loads can cause upset.

Cargo must be secured to platform.

Avoid sudden starts and stops to avoid unseating

of passengers.

Adjust speed to conditions.

Before leaving vehicle:

Set direction selector to 'OFF' position.

Turn key to vertical 'OFF' position and remove.

If malfunction occurs, or adjustment is needed,

do not use, have all work performed by authorized

personnel.

Apply hand or foot brake-not automatically

applied.

It is your responsibility to keep all labels (decals)

and instructional literature legible and intact.

Replacement labels (decals) and literature are

available from the factory.

Your safety and the safety of others around you depends

on your conscientious operation of this vehicle. Read the

following section carefully and thoroughly to become

familiar with proper operating procedures. Be sure to

read and understand the following warnings before

attempting to operate the vehicle.

understood.

DO NOT allow untrained or unauthorized persons

to operate this vehicle. NEVER allow children to

operate the vehicle.

Before using the equipment, check all parts and

any attachments. If a malfunction is found, do not

use the vehicle until the problem is corrected.

NEVER carry more than one passenger or a pas-

senger along with a cargo load. Passenger must

remain seated in rear at all times during transport.

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Passengers MUST NOT stand on rear footrest.

Keep both hands on steering mechanism when

ever possible and keep arms and legs inside vehi-

cle while moving. Passenger must use the hand

holds provided with the rear seat.

within the confines of the vehicle; for example, low

hanging tree branches or laterally protruding objects.

Make sure the operating area is clear of debris.

Use extreme care when backing up. Make sure no

one is behind you. Back the vehicle carefully at a

reasonable speed.

NEVER use the vehicle in or near an area where

there is explosive dust or fumes. The electrical

system of the unit creates sparks which can ignite

explosive materials.

Adjust your speed to current driving conditions.

Travel directly up or down inclines. DO NOT travel

across the face of any incline, ramp, grade or

slope.

Avoid driving fast down hill. A sudden stop or

change of direction can result in loss of control.

Use the service brake to control speed when trav-

eling down an incline.

NEVER overload the vehicle. See identification

decal on kick panel for rated capacity.

Position loads carefully so they cannot shift or tip

over suddenly. Distribute loads evenly over the

rear area. Keep loads low to avoid top heaviness.