Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Accelerator Pedal
With the key switch 'ON', depressing the accelerator
pedal starts the motor. When the pedal is released, the
motor will stop (Ref Fig. 5 on page 3). To stop the vehicle
more quickly, depress the foot brake.
Brake Pedal
Fig. 5 Accelerator and Brake Controls
Brake Pedal
Depressing the foot operated brake pedal activates the
brakes (Ref Fig. 5 on page 3).
Park Brake
The hand operated park brake is located between the
front seats. The brake is engaged when the handle is
raised and is disengaged when the handle is parallel to
the panel. When leaving the vehicle unattended, engage
the park brake by raising the handle until it is locked in
place. To release the park brake, depress the release
button in the end of the handle while slightly raising the
handle, then lower the park brake handle.
Horn
The horn is operated by pushing the horn button located
on the left side of the dash panel (Ref Fig. 3 on page 2)
Run - Tow/Maintenance/Storage Switch (48V
PDS VEHICLES ONLY)
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from loss of vehicle control,
consider the grade of the terrain the vehicle is
on and set vehicle's park brake accordingly
before switching the Run - Tow/Maintenance/
Storage switch to the 'Tow/Maintenance/Stor-
age' position. When in the 'Tow/Maintenance/
Storage' position, the Anti-Roll Back and Walk-
OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Accelerator Pedal
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
Away safety features of the PDS system no
longer function.
4 PASSENGER MODEL
The 4 passenger model features a fold down cargo bed
which when raised converts to a second row seating for
two additional passengers. Be sure to fasten the seat
back restraining strap when lowering the seat.
Remember to deduct the weight of the driver and all passen-
gers from the overall vehicle weight capacity.
48V PDS VEHICLES
Before attempting to move vehicle, move the Run-Tow/
Maintenance/Storage switch to the 'Tow/Maintenance/
Storage' position. Failure to do so could damage the con-
troller or motor.
Before disconnecting or connecting a battery, or any oth-
er wiring, move the Run-Tow/Maintenance/Storage
switch to the 'Tow/Maintenance/Storage' position.
After connecting a battery, or any other wiring, wait a
minimum of 30 seconds before moving the Run-Tow/
Maintenance/Storage switch to the 'Run' position.
The 48V PDS vehicle is equipped with a two position
switch located under the passenger cargo deck (Ref Fig.
6 on page 3).
Switch
Fig. 6 Run-Tow/Maintenance/Storage Switch
With the switch in 'TOW/MAINTENANCE/STORAGE'
position:
•
the controller is deactivated
•
the electronic braking system is deactivated which
allows the vehicle to be moved or roll freely
•
the warning beeper is deactivated
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