RUN position — The ignition circuit is complete and the engine can run. The key cannot be removed in this position. To select 2WD, depress the bottom of the switch. To select 4WD, move the switch to the middle position. To engage the dif- ferential lock, slide the switch latch slightly downward while pressing the top of the switch forward. START position — The ignition circuit is complete and the starter is engaged. When the key is released, the switch will return to the RUN position. The key can- not be removed in this position. „ NOTE: This vehicle has safety interlock switches which prevent the starter motor from activating when the transmission is not in neutral.
Depress and hold the brake pedal to engage starter when the transmission is not in neutral. Shift Lever This vehicle has a dual-range automatic transmission with reverse. PR745E CAUTION Do not attempt to either engage or disengage the front differential while the vehicle is moving. PR746 Drive Select Switch Foot Brake The foot brake is the only service brake, and it should be applied whenever brak- ing is needed. Apply the brake by pressing the brake pedal down. PR745D This switch allows the operator to oper- ate the vehicle in either two-wheel drive (rear wheels) or four-wheel drive (all wheels) as well as mechanically lock the differential to apply equal power to both front wheels.
For normal riding on flat, dry, hard surfaces, two-wheel drive should be sufficient. In situations when additional traction is necessary, four- wheel drive would be the desired choice. Parking Brake 1. To engage the parking brake, grasp the parking brake handle and lift upward until heavy resistance is felt (there should be a “ratcheting” sound). The handle must remain up when in the “set” position. 25 NOTE: When the differential lock is engaged, the indicator light will be illuminated. DIVISION II - OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE ! WARNING The differential lock is intended for use where minimum traction is available. NEVER EXCEED 10 MPH (16 kph) with the front differential lock engaged.
Maneuverability and handling charac- teristics will differ with the differential lock engaged. Control loss can result in serious injury or death.