Cushman Truckster XD 2018 Owner's Manual page 81

NOTICE: Read the following warnings before oper-
ating vehicle:
When you leave the vehicle, turn the key to
the OFF position and remove the key from
the vehicle.
Drive the vehicle only as fast as terrain and
conditions allow. Consider the terrain and
traffic conditions. Consider environmental
conditions that change the terrain and your
ability to control the vehicle.
Do not drive fast downhill. Sudden stops or
change of direction can cause a loss of con-
trol. Use the brake to control the speed of the
vehicle when you drive down a slope.
When possible, stay in approved areas and
do not drive on steep slopes.
Always keep feet, legs, hands and arms
inside vehicle.
Do not drive on rough terrain.
Before you drive in the reverse direction,
make sure the area behind the vehicle is
Make sure the direction selector is in the cor-
rect position before you press the accelerator
Decrease speed before and during turns.
Make sure you completely stop the vehicle
before you move the direction selector.
See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for the
vehicle load and seat capacity.
In any product, components will eventually
fail to perform properly as the result of normal
use, age, wear or abuse.
Normal use, age, wear or abuse can cause
some components on the vehicle to fail. The
manufacturer can not know all possible com-
clear.
pedal.
ponent failures or the methods that failures
can occur.
A vehicle in need of repair does not operate
correctly and can be dangerous.
Be careful when you service the vehicle. Be
aware of your safety and the safety of other
people in the area.
Some components are heavy, spring loaded,
corrosive, explosive, can cause high amper-
age or get hot. Battery acid and hydrogen gas
can cause injury. Do not put your hands, face,
feet or body in a location that can expose
them to injury if an unexpected situation
Always use the correct tools shown in the tool
list and wear safety equipment.
Remove all jewelry before you service the
Do not allow loose clothing or hair to contact
the moving parts.
Do not touch hot objects.
The drive wheels must be lifted and sup-
ported on jack stands before you do any ser-
vice to the powertrain when the motor is in
operation.
Use wrenches with insulation to decrease the
risk of a short-circuit if a wrench falls across
the battery terminals. A battery short-circuit
can cause an explosion.
To prevent the risk of battery explosion, keep
all flammable materials, open flames or
sparks away from the batteries.
Hydrogen gas is made as batteries are
charged. Do not charge batteries without
good ventilation.
occurs.
vehicle.
When you service the vehi-
cle, always wear eye pro-
tection. Be careful when
you do work around batter-
ies or you use solvents or
compressed air.