Vehicle Operation Starting the Vehicle Always start with the vehicle on a flat, level surface. Carbon monoxide poison- ing can kill you, so keep the vehicle out- side while it’s running. Follow these steps to start it up: 1. Step into the vehicle and sit down; then fasten the operator seat belt and the passenger seat belts (if applicable) and strap on your approved helmet and require your passenger to do the same (if applicable). Check that the occupant side restraints are secured in place. PR746 1. To engage the high range from neu- tral, move the shift lever to the rear and to the left. 2. To engage the low range from high range, move the shift lever to the right; then fully rearward. !
WARNING Falling from a moving vehicle could result in serious injury or death. Always fasten your seat belt securely and ensure the passenger seat belt is properly and securely fastened prior to operating or riding in this vehicle. „ NOTE: The high range is for nor- mal riding with light loads. The low range is for carrying heavy loads or 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift into neutral. 4. Turn the ignition switch clockwise to the START position; then when the engine starts, release to the RUN position. CAUTION Do not run the starter motor for more than eight seconds per starting attempt. The starter motor may over- heat causing severe starter motor damage.
Allow 15 seconds between starting attempts to allow the starter motor to cool. 3. To engage reverse gear from neutral, move the shift lever to the right; then forward. CAUTION Shifting the Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission has a dual- range transmission with reverse. To shift the transmission, follow these steps: 5. Let the engine warm up. Always come to a complete stop before attempting to shift from one range to the other or into reverse. Always shift on level ground. Driving the Vehicle Once the engine’s warm, the vehicle is ready to be driven. 1.
With the engine idling, press the foot brake pedal to apply the brake; then select the appropriate operating range and/or direction with the shift lever. 19 trailer towing. Compared to HIGH range, the LOW range position pro- vides slower speed and greater torque to the wheels. DIVISION II - OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE CAUTION Always shift into low range when operating on wet or uneven terrain, when towing or pushing heavy loads, and when using a plow. Failure to fol- low this caution may result in prema- ture V-belt failure or in damage to related drive system components.