Stopping The Engine - Cushman Truckster XD 2018 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.

Stopping The Engine

To stop and park the vehicle in normal conditions:
1. Drive the vehicle to a flat and level area to park.
2. Remove foot from the accelerator pedal, press the clutch pedal and use the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Put the transmission in 1st gear.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
7. Remove the key before you leave the operator seat.
If an emergency occurs and you must park the vehicle in the area of operation, follow the guidelines set by the grounds
manager. If the vehicle is parked on a slope, chock or block the wheels.
Driving the Vehicle
Read and follow all safety instructions contained in this manual when you drive the vehicle. When you operate in the
reverse direction, look behind you to make sure you have a clear path.
NOTICE: Equipment must meet the current regulations to be driven on the public roads.
To drive the vehicle:
1. If the high/low hydraulic system is installed, put the high/low hydraulic system switch in
the OFF position to stop the flow of fluid to the hydraulic accessory connectors.
2. Completely lower the vehicle bed before you drive the vehicle.
3. Press the brake pedal and disengage the parking brake.
4. Fully press the clutch pedal.
5. The gear selector knob has the gear pattern marked in the top surface. Select 1st or
Reverse gear, slowly release the clutch pedal while you press the accelerator pedal.
When you drive in the forward direction, always start in 1st gear and shift into the higher
gears as the vehicle speed increases.
NOTICE: Do not drive more the 5 to 6 mph (8 to 10 kph) or drive long distances in the reverse direction.
The vehicle will start to move before the clutch pedal is completely released. When the vehicle starts to
move, press the accelerator pedal more and release the clutch pedal. To prevent damage to the clutch,
do not drive the vehicle with the clutch pedal not completely released.
6. When the vehicle has enough speed, release the accelerator pedal while pressing the clutch pedal. Change the
transmission to the next higher gear and release the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal. When the
clutch pedal is pressed, do not press the accelerator pedal.
7. Continue to change the gears until the vehicle moves at the correct speed. See Section for the correct gear and
engine speed to get the necessary vehicle speed.
8. When decreasing vehicle speed, you can change the transmission to a lower gear. Release the accelerator pedal
while pressing the clutch pedal and change the transmission to the next-lower gear. If the gear selector does not eas-
ily change to a lower gear, continue to decrease the vehicle speed before you change gears. DO NOT force the gear
selector into a lower gear. Changing to a lower gear with vehicle speed to high can damage the transmission.
GEAR/ENGINE SPEED
Use the following chart below to select the correct gear and engine speed to get the correct vehicle speed. The values
shown are approximate and can vary due to changes in tire pressure or vehicle loads.
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