Warnings ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating through or over thick or sharp brush, timber, debris, or rocks. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Serious injury or death. Brush, branches, debris, and rocks can enter or pene- trate the passenger compartment and strike occupants. Running over sharp branches, rocks, or other large objects can also cause loss of control. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Be alert. Slow down. Wear all recommended protective gear specified in this Opera- tor’s Manual. Avoid operating through or over thick brush, timber, debris, or large rocks whenever possible.
Watch for and avoid sharp branches, rocks, or other large objects that could impede or impact the vehicle or enter the passenger compartment. POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating the vehicle with differential lock engaged. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The increased steering effort and reduced maneuverability caused by the locked differential could result in loss of control and an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never exceed 10 MPH (16 KPH) with the differential lock engaged. Always disen- gage the differential lock as soon as not needed for additional traction. ! WARNING ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to release the parking brake before driving the vehicle.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged could cause a change in han- dling or loss of brakes and cause an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always release the parking brake before driving the vehicle. ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Securing a person improperly in the vehicle due to physical size. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Serious injury or death. Occupant could strike objects in the passenger compart- ment, fall out of the vehicle during maneuvers, or be ejected and crushed in the event of an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always make sure a passenger can sit with both feet flat on the floor and their back against the seat while being able to reach any provided hand holds. 16