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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
To operate vehicle:
1.
Apply the service brake, place the key in the key switch and turn it to the 'ON' position.
2.
Move the direction selector to the direction desired.
3.
Release the park brake by depressing the service brake pedal until the park brake releases.
4.
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the engine. Release service brake when engine starts.
5.
When the accelerator pedal is released, the ignition circuit is de-energized and the engine stops. 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
Starting the Vehicle on a Hill
To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using accelerator and engine. This will cause premature and excessive wear to
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 service brake and release the park brake. Depress accelerator with right foot and release the service
brake by lifting left foot.
Coasting
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above recommended speeds,
On steep hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast at greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface. To
reduce the possible loss of vehicle control and severe drivetrain damage, speeds should be limited to no more than the
maximum governed speed on level ground (see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS). Limit speed by applying service brake.
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release service brake until engine has started.
to run in reverse.
release service brake until engine has started.
drive train components.
limit speed with service brake.
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