Starting And Driving; Starting Vehicle On A Hill; Coasting - Cushman MINUTE MISER 628808 Owner's Manual

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

To reduce the possibility of roll - back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do
All vehicles are equipped with an interlock system that disables the controller and prevents the vehicle from being
operated or moved while the charger is connected. Disconnect the AC charger cord from the vehicle charger pigtail
and properly store the cord prior to moving the vehicle.
To operate the vehicle:
• Operator is to be properly seated facing forward with feet on the floor.
• Apply the pressure to the brake pedal, place the key in the key switch and turn it to the ON position.
• Move the direction selector to the direction desired.
• Release the park brake.
• Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the motor. Release the brake pedal when the motor starts.
• When the accelerator pedal is released, the motor controls the deceleration. To stop the vehicle more quickly,
depress the service brake pedal.
When the direction selector is in the reverse position, a warning signal will sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready to run in

Starting Vehicle On A Hill

To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using accelerator and motor. Leaving motor in a stalled condition for more than 3 - 4
seconds will cause permanent damage to motor.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the drive system, it is important to prevent excessive roll-back
when starting the vehicle on a hill.
Place left foot on brake pedal and release the park brake. Depress accelerator with right foot and release the brake
pedal by lifting the left foot.

Coasting

To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above recommended speeds,
On steep hills or ramps it is possible for vehicles to coast at faster than normal speeds 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.
limit speed by releasing the accelerator pedal and applying pressure to the brake pedal. Severe damage to the drive
train components due to excessive speed may result from driving the vehicle above specified top speed. Damage
OPERATING PROCEDURES
not release the service brake until motor has started.
not release the service brake until motor has started
limit speed with service brake.
reverse.
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