Driving In Reverse; Parking The Vehicle; Battery - Cushman Refresher FS2 Owner's Manual

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PERATION

DRIVING IN REVERSE

When driving in reverse, follow these guidelines:
• Check that the area behind the vehicle is clear of obstacles and people.
• Check left and right fields of vision before driving in reverse.
• Do not back down a steep hill.
• Drive in reverse slowly.
• Press the brakes lightly for stopping.
• Accelerate slow and steady.
• Avoid turning at sharp angles.

PARKING THE VEHICLE

NOTICE: When parking the vehicle inside a garage or structure, the space must be well ventilated. Park the
vehicle away from any source of flame or sparks, including any appliance with a pilot light.
Park the vehicle on a flat surface if possible. If parking on an incline is unavoidable, be sure to
chock the wheels as shown in the following illustration to keep the vehicle from rolling.
1. Press the brake to stop the vehicle.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Turn the key switch to OFF.
4. Remove the key from the ignition to prevent unauthorized use.
5. If parking on an incline, chock the wheels on the downhill end as shown in the following illustration.

BATTERY

NOTICE: Heavy use of accessories or leaving accessories turned on when the vehicle is not being used can
drain the battery and leave insufficient reserve to start the vehicle.
The vehicle uses a starter/generator to start the engine and charge the battery. The engine does not idle; so the bat-
tery does not charge while the vehicle is stopped. Do not operate lights and other accessory items excessively while
the vehicle is stopped. Turn off all accessories when the vehicle is stopped.
The generator can supply 35 amps; so operation of all accessories can cause the discharge of the battery even if the
engine is running and the generator is operating. Discharging the battery is known as deep cycling. The battery is not
a deep cycle model. It is a starting battery. Multiple deep cycling causes early failure of the battery.
If the battery discharges, charge it with a 12-volt charger that is rated at 10 amps or less and according to instructions
supplied by the manufacturer of the charger.
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