Environmental Concerns; Repair; Lifting The Vehicle - Cushman LSV 800 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Slow down when in unfamiliar terrain. Slow down when cresting a hill in an area that you are unfamiliar with.
Some hills are too steep to climb. If you attempt to climb a hill that is too steep or if you are unable to achieve ade-
quate traction, do not attempt to turn around on the hill. Slowly back straight down the hill using the service
brake to control speed.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

As a responsible user, practice respect for all wildlife and their habitat. Respect private property
and comply with all local laws and regulations governing the use of light duty utility vehicles. To
prevent severe injury or death while driving, be aware of the following:
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Environmental hazards such as steep slopes, overhanging limbs, etc.
Danger of fire when vehicle is operated over dry combustible organic material.
When driving, be aware of environmental hazards such as steep slopes, overhanging limbs, etc. Be aware of the
danger of fire when the gasoline powered vehicle is operated over dry combustible organic material.

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:
Always place chocks in front and behind the wheels not being raised.
Be sure the vehicle is on a firm and level surface.
Never get under a vehicle while it is supported by a jack.
Use jack stands and test the stability of the vehicle on the stands.
Use extreme care since the vehicle is extremely unstable during the lifting process.
When lifting the vehicle, position the jacks and jack stands at the areas indicated only.

Lifting The Vehicle

Tool List Qty. Tool List Qty.
Floor jack .....................................................................1 Jack stands............................................................. 4
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Remove payload from vehicle before lifting. No person(s) should be in or on the vehicle while
lifting.
To raise the entire vehicle, install the wheel chocks in front and behind each front wheel. Cen-
ter the jack under the rear axle tube next to differential housing. Raise the vehicle and position
the jack stands under the frame where the leaf spring mounting bracket is welded to the frame.
Lower the jack and test the stability of the vehicle on the two jack stands.
Place the jack under the center front of the car just behind the bumper. Raise the vehicle and
position the jack stands under the frame where the instrument panel support is attached to the
frame.
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