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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use service brake to control speed when
traveling down an incline. A sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of con-
trol.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade).
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from improper vehicle operation, the
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating capacity.
Depressing accelerator pedal will release foot operated park brake and may cause inad-
vertent vehicle movement. Turn the key to the 'OFF' position whenever the vehicle is
parked.
To prevent inadvertent movement when the vehicle is to be left unattended, engage the
park brake, move direction selector to forward position, turn key to 'OFF' position and
remove key.
Make sure that the direction selector is in correct position before attempting to start the
vehicle.
Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the direction selector.
Do not take vehicle out of 'gear' while in motion (coast).
Check the area behind the vehicle before operating in reverse.
All occupants must be seated. Keep entire body inside vehicle and hold on while vehicle is
in motion.
Run-In
Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in shipment from the factory. Avoid full throttle starts and rapid
acceleration until the engine has achieved operating temperature.
All engines consume more oil than normal during the first hours of operation. As internal moving parts are run-in, oil con-
sumption should gradually decrease until the rate of consumption stabilizes.
Check the oil level per the MAINTENANCE section. Add oil if necessary.
Cold Starting
Starting a cold engine may require use of the choke. Depress the accelerator approximately 1" (2.5 cm) or until the
starter just begins to operate. Pull the choke out if required. Accelerate slowly and push the choke in completely when
the engine runs smoothly.
Do not allow the starter to operate continuously for more than 10 seconds. Allow 30 seconds between start-
ing attempts. If the vehicle does not start on the third attempt, turn the key switch off, set the park brake and
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not start within 10 seconds, use the choke.
following warnings must be observed:
determine the cause of the problem.
Owner's Guide
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