SAFETY
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
ALWAYS:
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Use the vehicle in a responsible manner and keep the vehicle in safe condition for operation.
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Read and obey all warnings and operation instruction labels on the vehicle.
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Follow all safety rules in the area where the vehicle is operated.
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When there is a risk of lightning, leave the vehicle and look for a safe location to wait until the lightning has stopped.
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Drive the vehicle only as fast as terrain and conditions allow.
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Apply the brake to control speed on steep grades.
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Keep enough distance between vehicles.
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Decrease speed in wet areas.
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Be careful when you make sharp turns, or turns you are not familiar with.
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Be careful when you drive on loose terrain.
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Be careful when you operate the vehicle around people.
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS:
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Replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels.
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Service the vehicle according to the periodic service schedule in this manual.
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Make sure that approved and qualified personnel do all repairs.
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Follow the manufacturer's maintenance procedures.
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Use insulated tools within the battery area to prevent sparks or battery explosion.
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Use specified replacement parts. DO NOT use replacement parts of less quality.
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Use recommended tools.
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Make sure that tools and procedures not specified by the manufacturer will not be a safety risk to personnel or
operation of the vehicle.
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Use wheel chocks and support vehicle with jack stands. NEVER get below a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
Lift the vehicle according to the manufacturers instructions.
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Make sure you service the vehicle in an area away from open flame or sparks.
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Know that a vehicle in need of repair does not operate correctly and can be dangerous to operate.
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Test drive the vehicle after any repairs or maintenance in a safe area that is free of both vehicular and pedestrian
traffic.
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Keep complete records of the maintenance history of the vehicle
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When you service the vehicle, always wear eye protection. Be careful
when you do work around batteries or you use solvents or compressed
air.
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