Apply the foot brake, place the key in the key switch and turn it to the "ON"
position.
Move the direction selector to the direction desired.
Release the parking brake by pushing down the parking brake release button
and push down the parking brake lever.
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the motor.
When the accelerator pedal is released, the motor stops. To stop the vehicle
more quickly, depress the foot brake pedal.
Note: When the direction selector is in the reserve position, a warning signal will
sound to indicate that the vehicle is ready to run in reverse.
STARING
VEHICLE
To reduce the possibility of roll‐back which could result in severe injury or vehicle
damage, do not release the parking brake lever until motor has started.
Do not hold the vehicle on a hill by using accelerator and motor. Leaving motor in
a stalled condition for more than 3‐4 seconds will cause permanent damage to the
motor.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the drive system, it is important to
prevent excessive roll‐back when starting the vehicle on a hill.
Place left foot on foot brake and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator
with right foot and release the foot brake by lifting the left foot.
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