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• The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers.
• Never overload your vehicle. The decal (located on
the rear frame) shows load limits for the vehicle.
Never overload the attachments or exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW).
Handling and Servicing
Batteries
• To reduce the potential for fire, keep the batteries
and motor area free of excessive grease, grass, leaves,
and accumulation of dirt.
• Always disconnect and remove a battery cable before
servicing any electrical components.
• Disconnecting any battery cable will inhibit operation
of the electrical system.
• Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. Sulfuric
acid produces hydrogen gas which, in the right
proportions is explosive.
– Always service, store, and charge the vehicle in a
well ventilated area.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the
batteries.
– Do not smoke near the batteries.
– Never use an open flame to check the level or
leakage of battery electrolyte.
• Use caution when handling and working around
electrolyte. The sulfuric acid in electrolyte can burn
skin and damage clothing. Furthermore, it can be
emitted as a gas that can damage your lungs.
– Wear proper eye, hand, and face protection.
– Do not lean over the batteries at any time.
– Avoid breathing battery fumes.
– Fill the batteries where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
– If you get electrolyte on your skin or eyes, flush
the affected area for 20 minutes with clean water.
Remove acid soaked clothing . Seek medical
attention immediately.
– Keep children and pets away from the batteries
and electrolyte.
• Electrolyte is very poisonous.
– Do not drink electrolyte.
– If electrolyte is swallowed, do not induce
vomiting; instead, drink large amounts of water
or milk followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
raw eggs, or vegetable oil. Get medical attention
immediately.
– Keep children and pets away from the batteries
and electrolyte.
• When not filling the batteries, keep the battery vent
caps tight on the batteries. Never operate the vehicle
if any of the vent caps are missing or damaged.
• When removing or installing the batteries, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts
of the vehicle.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the vehicle.
Remove all jewelry and watches before servicing the
batteries.
• Do not check a battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. This will cause sparks which
can cause an explosion.
• Always keep the battery retainers in place to protect
and secure the batteries.
• Read and understand the charging instructions
before charging the batteries; refer to Charging the
Batteries in Maintenance (page 24). Also, take the
following precautions and actions when charging the
batteries:
– Turn the vehicle On/Off switch to Off before
connecting the charger to a power source.
– Use only the battery charger supplied with the
vehicle to charge the batteries.
– Do not charge a damaged or frozen battery.
– Always unplug the AC power cord from the
power outlet before unplugging it from the
vehicle charging receptacle to avoid sparks.
– If during charging a battery gets hot, begins
emitting large amounts of gasses, or spews
electrolyte, immediately disconnect the charger
power cord from the power outlet. Have the
vehicle serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer
before using it again.
Maintenance
• Only qualified and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to maintain, repair, adjust, or inspect the
vehicle.
• Before servicing or making adjustments to the
vehicle, stop the vehicle, set the parking brake,
and remove the key to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the motor.
• To make sure that the entire vehicle is in good
condition, keep all nuts, bolts, and screws properly
tightened.
• Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable cleaning
fluids for cleaning parts.
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