Starting Vehicle On A Hill; Coasting - Cushman Refresher fs2 Owner's Manual

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Cold-Start
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The use of a choke may be necessary to start a cold engine.
Press the accelerator 1 inch (2.5 cm) or until the starter begins to operate.
Pull the choke out if needed. Press the accelerator pedal slowly and push
the choke in completely when the engine is running smoothly.
Do not allow the starter to operate continuously for more than 10
seconds. Allow 30 seconds between starting tries. If the vehicle does
not start on the third try, turn the key to the OFF position, set the
parking brake and determine the problem.
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not start within 10 seconds, use the choke.

Starting Vehicle On A Hill

To decrease the risk of roll-back, do not release the service brake until the engine is running.
Do not use the accelerator and engine to hold the vehicle on a hill. Doing so will cause early and excessive
To decrease the risk of permanent damage to the drive train, do not allow roll-back when you start the vehicle
Put left foot on service brake and release the parking brake. Press the accelerator with right foot and release the service
brake.

Coasting

Do not allow the vehicle to coast at above recommended speeds. Control vehicle speed with the
Steep hills allow the vehicle to move at faster speeds than speeds on a flat surface. To prevent the loss of vehicle control
and possible injury, speeds must be controlled to the maximum level ground speed indicated in the GENERAL SPECIFI-
CATIONS section. Apply the brake to control the speed.
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wear to the drive train components.
on a hill.
service brake.
Owner's Guide
Choke