Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual page 12

SAFE OPERATION
7. Other miscellaneous
• Clean platform if dirty and remove any debris from
around foot controls.
• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel.
• Always keep arms and legs inside the operating
compartment.
• Never operate the vehicle while standing.
• Do not tow a trailer with any riders on it.
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps or other stunts.
HAULING LOADS IN THE
CARGO BED
• No riders in cargo bed or anywhere else.
• Do not overload vehicle. Securely anchor all loads.
• Be sure load is evenly distributed.
• Reduce cargo capacity when operating on rough or
hilly terrain.
• Balance loads evenly and secure them. Braking
could shift the load and affect vehicle stability.
• Never operate vehicle with the cargo bed raised.
• Operate cargo bed dump with vehicle stationary
and parking brake locked. Do not dump while
moving.
• Operate the cargo bed dump on level ground only.
• Operate electric dump (if equipped) from operator's
seat only.
• Do not place hands or body under the cargo bed
when lowering bed.
• Stability is worsened while loaded.
• Braking distance increases while loaded. Always
take into account the change in the vehicle CG
(center of gravity) when operating with a load.
TOWING
• Stability is worsened while towing.
• Braking distance increases while towing.
• Do not exceed the set maximum towing weight of
this vehicle.
(See VEHICLE LIMITATIONS on page 20.)
• Securely fasten the load while towing.
• Set the range gear shift lever to the [L] position
before towing.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
• Lower all implements to the ground, place all
control levers in their neutral positions, set the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
key.
• Make sure that the vehicle has come to a complete
stop before dismounting.
• Avoid parking on steep slopes, if at all possible park
on a firm and level surface; if not, park across a
8
slope, chock the
attachment on the ground.
Failure to comply with this warning may allow the
vehicle to move and could cause injury or death.
(1) Parking brake lever
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
• Disengage power
transporting or not in use.
• Do not tow this vehicle. Use a suitable truck or
trailer when transporting on public roads.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the
vehicle into a trailer or truck.
SERVICING THE VEHICLE
Before servicing the vehicle, park it on a firm, flat and
level surface, set the parking brake, lower all
implements to the ground, place the range gear shift
lever in neutral, stop the engine and remove the key.
• Allow the vehicle time to cool off before working on
or near the engine, muffler, radiator, etc.
• Always stop the engine before refueling. Avoid
spills and overfilling.
• Do not smoke when working around battery or
when refueling. Keep all sparks and flames away
from battery and fuel tank. The battery presents an
explosive hazard, because it gives off hydrogen
and oxygen especially when recharging.
• Before "jump starting" a dead battery, read and
follow all of the instructions. (See JUMP STARTING
on page 28.)
• Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all
times.
• Disconnect the battery's ground cable before
working on or near electric components.
• To avoid the possibility of battery explosion, do not
use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid
level is below the [LOWER] (lower limit level) mark.
Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled
wheels and always
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