Brake Pedal; Range Gear Shift Lever - Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual

STARTING THE VEHICLE

8. Brake pedal

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• If the operator suddenly brakes, an accident
may occur due to loss of control or the shifting
forward of heavy loads.
• When driving on icy, wet or loose surface,
operate at reduced speed to avoid skidding and
loss of steering control.
The brake pedal is the left pedal on the foot board.
Depress the pedal to slow or stop the vehicle.
(1) Brake pedal

9. Range gear shift lever

WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Avoid changing range gear shift lever when
ascending or descending a slope.
• Before ascending or descending a slope, shift
to the [L] range to control the vehicle speed.
• If you shift gears
descending a slope, be prepared to use the
brake to maintain control.
• Operate in reverse at slow speeds to maintain
control.
• Do not shift erratically.
• Improper range gear shift lever position will
cause the vehicle to momentarily coast on
slopes.
IMPORTANT :
• Shift the range gear shift lever (L-H-N-R) or 4WD
lever only when the vehicle is completely
stopped.
• Shift the range gear shift lever only when the
engine is at low idle.
RTV-XG850
while ascending or
Range gear shift position display
The range gear shift position is displayed on the LCD
panel.
(1) Range gear shift position
1. The range gear shift lever can only be shifted when
vehicle is completely stopped and the speed control
pedal is in the "NEUTRAL" position.
2. To avoid transmission and shift linkage damage,
completely stop the vehicle using the brake pedal
before shifting gears.
3. Select proper gear and engine speed depending on
the type of job.
Always shift into low gear for any of the following
conditions.
• Operating in rough terrain or over obstacles
• Loading the vehicle onto a trailer
• Towing heavy loads
• Driving frequently at low RPM or at ground
speeds below 10 MPH (16 km/h)
4. Before dismounting vehicle, shift the range gear
shift lever to the "NEUTRAL" position and set
parking brake.
(1) Range gear shift lever
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
(L) LOW range
(H) HIGH range
(N) "NEUTRAL" position
(R) "REVERSE"
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