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2.
Travel slowly while on a slope. Always keep the forward
speed limited when going down slopes to take advantage
of the motor braking action.
3.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Avoid
starting or stopping on a slope.
4.
Avoid slopes with slippery, loose, or bumpy surfaces as
they are especially hazardous.
5.
Use extra care while carrying cargo. It may affect the
stability of the vehicle. Spread the load evenly or tie down.
Do Not:
1.
Do not travel near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The
vehicle could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
2.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Be especially cautious when changing direction
on slopes.
3.
Do not turn sideways to the hill. The vehicle may roll over. If
you must turn, go slow and do so carefully and gradually.
4.
Do not carry cargo on steep slopes or tow loads.
Towing
1.
Always use an approved hitch and hitch point provided on
the utility vehicle.
2.
Do not tow more than 1400 lbs. rolling weight (i.e. trailer
plus cargo).
3.
Never load more than 140 lbs. tongue weight on tow
bracket provided.
4.
Go slow and use extra care when towing a trailer. Allow for
increased braking distance. Load trailer properly.
5.
Do not tow heavy loads on slopes greater than 5° incline.
When going downhill or turning, the extra weight tends to
push the tow vehicle and may cause you to loose control
(i.e. braking and steering ability are reduced, towed
equipment may jack-knife and cause utility vehicle to
overturn).
Cargo Box Loading/Operation
1.
Do not exceed vehicle's Total Load Capacity rating of 1,400
lbs. This includes operator, passenger, accessories, and
cargo.
2.
Do not exceed 1000 lbs. load in cargo box.
3.
Spread load evenly and secure to prevent movement.
4.
Do not load above height of cargo box front panel. Load
could shift forward and injure driver or passenger.
5.
Avoid loads which exceed the physical dimensions of cargo
box.
6.
Go slow. Heavy loads will affect steering, braking, stability,
and overall handling of the vehicle. Limit loads to those
that can be safely controlled.
7.
Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns which could cause
load to shift.
Cargo Box Lift
1.
Stop vehicle on level ground and set Parking Brake before
raising cargo box.
2.
On manual lift units, unload cargo box before raising cargo
box.
3.
Do not operate vehicle with cargo box in raised position.
4.
Do not operate vehicle with cargo box latch unlatched.
Always re-latch upon manually lowering cargo box.
When using optional electric lift:
a.
Stay in driver's seat.
b.
Keep body parts away from cargo box and keep all
bystanders away.
c.
Do not allow rear wheels to hang over the edge of
a drop-off when raising cargo box. The load in the
cargo box may shift causing the vehicle to tip over
backwards.
Safety Frame (OPS)
1.
Your vehicle is equipped with a operator protective
structure (OPS) which must be maintained in a fully
functional condition. Use care when driving through
doorways or spaces with a low overhead.
a.
Never modify the OPS in any way.
b.
Never attempt to straighten or reweld any part of
the main frame or retaining brackets that have been
damaged. Doing so may weaken the structure and
endanger your safety.
c.
Never secure any parts other than Cub Cadet
approved accessories on the main frame or attach
the safety frame with anything other than the
special fasteners specified.
d.
Never attach ropes, chains, or cables to the OPS for
pulling purposes.
e.
Although the OPS provides you the maximum
protection possible, never take unnecessary risks.
Children
1.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the vehicle. They do not understand the dangers. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Avoid run over accidents.
a.
Keep children out of the immediate area of the
vehicle and in watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
b.
Be alert and turn the vehicle off if a child enters the
area.
c.
Before and while backing, look behind and down for
small children.
d.
Never carry small children, they may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with safe vehicle
operation.
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