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Know Your Vehicle ØRead the Owner’s Manual for the vehicle you will be operating.

WARNING Ø These are off-highway utility vehicles which will handle and maneuver differently from a passenger car.

WARNING Ø Utility vehicles are not intended for use on highways or public roads unless vehicle is equipped with proper lighting, mirrors, and other road travel features. Ø Do not operate vehicle on a road where the vehicle may be a hazard to faster-moving traffic.

WARNING Ø Do not misuse the utility vehicle. It is a utility vehicle, not a recreation vehicle. Ø Horseplay can lead to accidents, severe bodily injury or death.

Familiarize yourself with the vehicle Ø Know how to start the engine Ø Know how to set and release the parking brake Ø Know location of controls and how and what they operate

Familiarize yourself with the vehicle Ø Complete a Walk around (safety check) every time you use the vehicle • • • Check the fuel level Check the oil level Check the tires Make sure everything is functioning properly Check brake action before beginning vehicle operation. Have the brakes adjusted or serviced as necessary. • Be sure hardware is tight. Have damaged, badly worn, or missing parts repaired or replaced. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before operating.

Safety Rules CAN FALL OFF AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED Ø ·One person to a seat. Ø RIDERS Ø · Seating is provided for operator and one passenger. Ø No riders are allowed in cargo box or anywhere else on vehicle.

Safety Rules Ø Riders on vehicle are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects or being thrown off of the vehicle and severely injured or killed. Ø Riders affect the operator's ability to control the vehicle as well as its center of gravity. Also, riders could obstruct the operator's view resulting in the vehicle being operated in an unsafe manner. Ø Never allow riders in the cargo box or other areas where seats are not provided.

speed turns or abrupt maneuvers can cause these vehicles to roll over or go out of control WARNING

Safety Rules Ø Always use both hands for steering. Ø Drive very slowly when turning. l Slow down before entering the turn l Maintain an even speed through the turn

Safety Rules Ø Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes or on rough ground. Ø DO NOT overload vehicle and avoid shifting loads. Reduce load when operating over rough or hilly terrain. Ø DO NOT stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes. Ø Stay alert for holes, rocks, and other hidden hazards in the terrain. Ø Keep front wheels straight at crest of hill or going over bumps. Ø When descending a hill, remove foot from accelerator and apply brakes to reduce speed and maintain control.

CAUTION: PARK VEHICLE SAFELY Ø 1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface, not on a slope. Ø 2. Lock park brake. Ø 3. STOP engine. Ø 4. Remove key. Ø 5. Before you leave the operator's seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP.

Safety Rules Ø Never operate utility vehicle while standing. Ø Never operate utility vehicle with the cargo box raised.

Safety Rules Ø To provide adequate braking ability and traction, do not tow any attachment or loaded trailer unless the utility vehicle cargo box is fully loaded.

Safety Rules Ø Never leave vehicle unattended when it is running. Ø Avoid sudden starts, stops, or turns.

Safety Rules Ø Always use a level turn-around area. Ø Be alert at all times, drive forward and in reverse carefully. People can move quickly into an area of operation. Ø Back carefully. Look behind the vehicle before backing up.

Handling Fuel Safely Ø Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable: Ø · DO NOT refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. STOP engine. Ø · Fill fuel tank outdoors. Ø · Prevent fires: clean oil, grease and dirt from machine. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. Ø · Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Handling Fuel Safely Ø Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter's Laboratory (U. L. ) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter. Ø Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline vapors in an ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container from the bed of a vehicle or the trunk of a car and place on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. Keep nozzle in contact with container opening while filling. Ø When practical, remove equipment from trailers or truck beds and refuel them on the ground. If this is not possible, use a portable, plastic fuel container to refuel equipment on a truck bed or trailer.

Always operate vehicles in a safe and responsible manner Violators of safety rules are subject to disciplinary action.