Electric powered personnel carrier vehicle (66 pages)
Summary of Contents for E-Z-GO Terrain 1500
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Owner’s Guide 622021 ISSUED JULY 2011 REVISED AUG 2012...
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Periodic Service Schedule. Repair or replacement parts are available through your E-Z-GO retailer or E-Z-GO Genuine Service Parts. The following information is needed when contacting E-Z-GO concerning service or parts for your vehicle:...
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E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc. reserves the right to incorporate engineering and design changes to products in this manual, without obligation to include these changes on units sold previously. The information contained in this manual may be revised periodically by E-Z-GO Division of Textron, Inc., and therefore is subject to change without notice.
FOREWORD Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. This vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the United States of America (USA) as a ‘World Vehicle’. The Standards and Specifications listed in the following text originate in the USA unless otherwise indicated.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SECTION PAGE NO. SAFETY....................................1-1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS............................. 2-1 INTRODUCTION.................................. 3-1 OPERATING PROCEDURES.............................. 4-1 MAINTENANCE................................... 5-1 DELCARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: Page iv...
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. SAFETY................................. 1-3 NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, AND DANGERS..................1-3 GENERAL ................................1-5 GENERAL OPERATION ............................1-5 MAINTENANCE ..............................
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 1 - 2...
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SAFETY For any questions on material contained in this manual, contact an authorized representative for clarification. Read and understand all labels located on the vehicle. Always replace any damaged or missing labels. On steep hills it is possible for vehicles to coast at greater than normal speeds encountered on a flat surface.
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MENTS. This restriction is important to the SAFE USE AND OPERATION of the product. All customers should adhere to this SAFETY RESTRICTION, in connection with the use of all E-Z-GO products, new and used, the Distributor or Dealer has reason to believe may be operated in personal transportation applications.
CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS contained therein. If you have any questions regarding this vehicle, contact your E-Z-GO dealer or write to the address on the back cover of this publication, Attention: Customer Care Department.
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. • apply service brake to control speed on steep grades • maintain adequate distance between vehicles • maintain adequate distance between vehicles •...
SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS MIN 150 614121 614121 <14° 25% <14° 25% 35962-G01 601781 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN EC IS: 75808-G01 28203G01 75808G01...
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SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. WARNING WARNING READ MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM LOAD BED CAPACITY. MAXIMUM RAMP/HILL READ MANUAL SECURE LOAD AS FAR FORWARD XXX lbs.
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SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. CLEAN UP GASOLINE DO NOT SPILLS WITH WATER EXPOSE BEFORE STARTING TO FLAME ENGINE UNLEADED DO NOT GASOLINE DISPOSE OF BATTERIES...
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SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. KEEP CLEAR OPERATE HAND OR FROM FINGERS CAN DRIVERS SIDE BE TRAPPED ONLY POSITION KEEP ARMS AND LEGS POSITION WITHIN VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS...
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SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. ENGINE CRANKING START POSITION REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH PULL HANDLE UP TO ENGAGE PARK BRAKE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK SWITCH. WARNING READ OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE ENGAGING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL...
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SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 1 - 12...
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. Vehicle Specifications ..............................2 - 3 Vehicle Dimensions .................................2 - 4 Vehicle Incline Information and Turning Diameter ......................2 - 5 2 - 1...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 2 - 2...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. MODEL: TERRAIN 1500 TYPE: GASOLINE POWERED TRUCK MODEL YEAR: 2012 Part No:. 618860 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION CONFIGURATION HIGHLIGHTS Engine: 16 hp (11.9 kW) rated, 4 cycle, 29.2 ci (480 cc) V-Twin, air-cooled Vanguard...
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Ground Clear ance Front 38.0 in. (96 cm) 44.0 in. Rear (122.0 cc) 38.5 in. (97 cm) 36.0 in. (91.0 cm) TERRAIN 1500 Maximum Recommended Ramp Grade Maximum Recommended Side Tilt 25% or 14° Max. 25% or 14° Max. 2 - 4...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TURNING CLEARANCE DIAMETER Approx. 23.5 ft (7.2 m) 2 - 5...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 2 - 6...
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. FEATURES..................................3-3 General Information ....................................3-3 Key Switch / Headlight Switch..................................3-3 Low Oil Pressure Indicator Light ................................. 3-4 Fuel Gauge .........................................
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 3 - 2...
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. FEATURES General Information If the vehicle is equipped with factory installed custom accessories, some accessories remain operational with the key switch in the ‘OFF’...
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To prevent inadvertent operation of the vehicle when left unattended, the key should be turned to the ‘OFF’ position and removed.
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Parking Choke Brake 7. Differential Lock The rear drive axle is equipped with a manually operated locking differential.
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 12. Hip Restraint - Front The front hip restraints are designed to help keep the occupants properly positioned in the event of sudden vehicle position changes.
INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 14. Glove Box A passenger-side locking glove box is standard, driver-side is offered as an option. A separate key is used for the locking glove boxes.
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INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 3 - 8...
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ............................4-3 BEFORE INITIAL USE ................................4-4 OPERATING THE VECHILE ...............................4-5 RUN - IN ....................................4-5 COLD STARTING................................4-6 STARTING AND DRIVING ..............................4-7 STARTING THE VECHILE WITH DISCHARGED BATTERY ....................4-7...
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OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 4 - 2...
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Two serial number and manufacture date code plates are on the vehicle. One is placed on the body below the front, driver side of the seat.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BEFORE INITIAL USE NOTICE Record the four digit key number and store in a safe place. Individual keys can only be replaced if the key number is known.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. OPERATING THE VEHICLE Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance. Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to operate the vehicle.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Check the oil level per the Periodic Service Schedule. Add oil if the level on the dipstick indicates that oil is in the add oil range.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. STARTING AND DRIVING To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not release service brake until engine has started.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. COASTING To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from coasting at above recommended speeds, limit speed with service brake.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BATTERY Excessive use of accessories may drain the battery and leave insufficient reserve to start the vehicle. The vehicle uses a combination starter/generator to both start the engine and charge the battery.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. DUMP BED Be careful when loading the vehicle. Secure loads to prevent shifting. Do not overload vehicle. A dump bed warning label is affixed to the inside of the bed on the front panel.
OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. from winch drum. Leave at least five turns of cable on drum. Re-engage drum by turning clutch knob 90°, returning it to original position.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To prevent severe injury or death, read and understand the following before attempting to use the winch: The winch is not intended to be used in any hoisting operation.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Never release the free spool clutch while the cable is under load. Never work around the winch drum or the winch cable while it is under tension.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 4 - 14...
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TITLE PAGE NO. VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ............................5-3 Vehicle Cleaning ......................................5-3 COMMON SENSE OPERATION ............................5-4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS............................5-4 REPAIR ....................................5-5 Lifting the Vehicle......................................
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MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT......................5-18 Cleaning the Air Filter Element.................................. 5-18 Pre Cleaner Service ....................................5-18 Cartridge Service....................................... 5-18 LUBRICATION...................................5-19 SPARK PLUGS .................................5-19 PROLONGED STORAGE..............................5-19...
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE Vehicle Cleaning To reduce the possibility of severe injury or vehicle damage, read and understand all instructions supplied by manufacturer of pressure washer.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. COMMON SENSE OPERATION To prevent severe injury or death, observe the following: Never transport loaded firearms on or in vehicle Check that firearms are unloaded with the safety engaged and are properly secured with muzzle pointing in a safe direction before operating vehicle.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. REPAIR Some servicing operations may require the front wheels, the rear wheels, or the entire vehicle to be raised. To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from a vehicle falling from a jack: Be sure the vehicle is on a firm and level surface.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury caused by a broken socket when removing wheels, use only sockets designed for impact wrench use. DO NOT use low inflation tires on any E-Z-GO vehicle. DO NOT use any tire which has a recom- mended inflation pressure less than the inflation pressure recommended in the owner’s guide.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Wheel Installation To reduce the possibility of component damage, do not tighten lug nuts to Valve Stem Cap more than 85 ft.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Inside of Cowl Headlight Casing To reduce the possibility of premature bulb failure, do Screw not touch new bulbs with bare fingers.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TRANSPORTING VEHICLE TOWING This vehicle is not designed to be towed It is recommended that the vehicle be moved by placing the entire vehicle on a trailer, flatbed truck or other suitable transport.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from improper servicing techniques: DO NOT attempt any type of servicing operations before reading all notes, cautions and warn- ings in this manual.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Tire Inspection Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Schedule. Inflation pressures should be checked when the tires are cool.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. The engine can be operated safely as long as oil is within the safe operating range as indicated on the dip stick. Do not operate vehicle if oil level is below the safe area indicated on the dipstick.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Replace dipstick fully into the dipstick tube and firmly replace the oil fill cap. Oil Fill Dipstick Fuel Pump Fuel Line...
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. NOTICE If vehicle is to be stored over winter months, it can be stored with old oil left in engine. The oil should be changed as part of spring maintenance.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Tighten the starter/generator pivot bolt. BATTERY CLEANING To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralise acid before rinsing battery. To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BRAKES To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death, always evaluate pedal travel before operating a vehicle to verify some braking function is present. All driving brake tests must be done in a safe location with regard for the safety of all personnel.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. AIR INTAKE AND COOLING FINS To prevent possible burns, engine parts should be kept clean to reduce risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT The air cleaner unit on the vehicle is a dry unit. Do not use oil on the filter element or any part of the unit. To aide instal- lation and sealing, petroleum jelly may be applied to back side of cover tabs and each side of filter seal.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. LUBRICATION Lubrication Points Do not use more than three (3) pumps of grease in any grease fitting at any one time. Excess grease may cause grease seals to fail or grease migration into areas that could damage components.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for leaks or breaks that could result in fuel spillage. Always wear safety glasses while refueling to prevent possible eye injury from gasoline or gaso- line vapor.
MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE Check Clean, Adjust, etc. Replace To perform service that is listed in this schedule but not described in this manual, contact a local Service Representative or see the Repair and Service Manual for this vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Check for leaks at tank, cap, system lines, filters, pump, carburetor FUEL SYSTEM Check system lines for cracks/deterioration ...
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MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Hardware Periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose fasteners. Fasteners should be tightened in accordance with the Torque Specifications table.
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MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: 5 - 24...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR APPENDIX A TITLE PAGE NO. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................. A - 3 A - 1...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: A - 2...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY A - 3...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (CONTINUED) A - 4...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: A - 5...
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APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes: A - 6...
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