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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the
vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this
Owner's Manual and Service Guide. This guide contains the
information that will assist you in maintaining this highly
reliable vehicle. Some illustrations may show items that are
optional for your vehicle. This guide covers the operation of
several vehicles; therefore, some pictorial views may not
represent your vehicle. Physical differences in controls will
be illustrated.
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a
'World Vehicle'. Some
requirements to comply with their specifications; therefore,
some sections may not apply in your country.
Most of the service procedures in this guide can be
accomplished using common automotive hand tools.
Contact your service representative on servicing the vehicle
in accordance with the Periodic Service Schedule.
Service Parts Manuals and Technician's Repair and Service
Manuals are available from a local Distributor, an authorized
Branch or the Service Parts Department. When ordering
parts or requesting information for your vehicle, provide
vehicle model, serial number and manufacture date code.
BEFORE INITIAL USE
Read, understand and follow the safety label on the
instrument panel. Be sure you understand how to operate
the vehicle, its equipment and how to use it safely.
Maintaining good performance depends to a large extent on
the operator.
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concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive and could
cause severe injury or death. Charging must take place in
an area that is adequately ventilated (minimum of 5 air
exchanges per hour).
To reduce the chance of battery explosion that could result
in severe injury or death, never smoke around or charge
batteries in an area that has open flame or electrical
equipment that could cause an electrical arc.
Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown
in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be performed (Ref.
Fig. 1 on page 1).
Vehicle battery must be fully charged before initial use.
Check for correct tire
SPECIFICATIONS.
Check for oil or fuel leaks that could have developed in
shipment from the factory.
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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
countries have individual
Hydrogen gas is generated
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as a natural part of the lead
a c i d b a t t e r y c h a r g i n g
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inflation. See GENERAL
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
Determine and record braking distance required to stop
vehicle for future brake performance tests.
Remove the protective clear plastic, that protect the seat
bottom and back rest during shipping, before placing the
vehicle in service.
ITEM
Battery Charge battery
Seats Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes Check operation and adjust if necessary
Establish acceptable stopping distance
Tires Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Fuel Fill tank with correct fuel
Engine Check oil level
Ref Isc 2
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Vehicle controls and indicators consist of:
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key/light switch
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direction selector
•
choke
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fuel gauge
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low oil pressure indicator light
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accelerator pedal
•
combination service and
park brake pedal
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horn
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KEY/LIGHT SWITCH
Located on the dash panel, this switch enables the basic
electrical system of the vehicle to be turned on and off by
turning the key. To prevent inadvertent operation of the
vehicle when left unattended, the key should be turned to
the 'OFF' position and removed (Ref. Fig. 2 on page 2).
If the vehicle is equipped with lights, the key switch has a
position to operate them, indicated by the light icon.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory installed
custom accessories, some accessories remain
operational with the key switch in the 'OFF' position.
DIRECTION SELECTOR
selector.
SERVICE OPERATION
To reduce the possibility of component
damage, the vehicle must be completely
stopped before moving the direction
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