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SAFETY Operator Safety Ventilation When Charging Batteries Failure to provide adequate ventilation while charging batteries can result in an explosion. Volatile hydrogen gas is emitted during charging and may accumulate in pockets at the ceiling. • Always ensure a minimum of 5 air changes per hour in the charging area. • Always remove any storage covers from the vehicle and open any cab doors (if equipped) before charging. Failure to Inspect Before Operating Failure to inspect and verify that the vehicle is in safe operating condition before operating increases the risk of an accident. Always perform the pre-ride inspection before each use of your RANGER to make sure it's in safe operating condition. See page 33. Always follow all inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner's manual. See page 52. Operating With a Load on the Vehicle The weight of both cargo and passengers impacts vehicle operation. For your safety and the safety of others, carefully consider how your vehicle is loaded and how to safely operate the vehicle. Follow the instructions in this manual for loading, tire pressure, gear selection and speed. • Do not exceed vehicle weight capacities. The vehicle's maximum weight capacity is listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label on the vehicle. When more passenger weight is added, cargo weight may need to be reduced accordingly. • The recommended tire pressures are listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label on the vehicle. Always follow these guidelines: Under ANY of these conditions: Passenger and/or cargo exceeds half the maximum weight capacity Operating in rough terrain Operating over obstacles Climbing an incline Towing Do ALL of these steps: 1. Slow down. 2. Verify tire pressure. 3. Use extra caution when operating. Operating a Damaged Vehicle Operating a damaged vehicle can result in an accident. After any rollover or accident, have a qualified service dealer inspect the entire machine for possible damage, including (but not limited to) seat belts, rollover protection devices, brakes, accelerator, steering system and electrical system. Operating at Excessive Speeds Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds increases the operator's risk of losing control. Always operate at a speed that's appropriate for the terrain, the visibility and operating conditions, your skills and experience and your passengers' skills and experience. 16

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Ventilation When Charging Batteries
Failure to provide adequate ventilation while charging batteries can result in an explosion. Volatile
hydrogen gas is emitted during charging and may accumulate in pockets at the ceiling.
° Always ensure a minimum of 5 air changes per hour in the charging area.
° Always remove any storage covers from the vehicle and open any cab doors (if equipped) before
charging.
Failure to Inspect Before Operating
Failure to inspect and verify that the vehicle is in safe operating condition before operating increases
the risk of an accident. Always perform the pre-ride inspection before each use of your
RANGER
to
make sure it's in safe operating condition. See page 33.
Always follow all inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner's
manual. See page 52.
Operating With a Load on the Vehicle
The weight of both cargo and passengers impacts vehicle operation. For your safety and the safety of
others, carefully consider how your vehicle is loaded and how to safely operate the vehicle. Follow the
instructions in this manual for loading, tire pressure, gear selection and speed.
°
Do not exceed vehicle weight capacities.
The vehicle’s maximum weight capacity is listed in the
specifications section of this manual and on a label on the vehicle. When more passenger weight is
added, cargo weight may need to be reduced accordingly.
°
The recommended tire pressures are listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label
on the vehicle.
Always follow these guidelines:
Operating a Damaged Vehicle
Operating a damaged vehicle can result in an accident. After any rollover or accident, have a qualified
service dealer inspect the entire machine for possible damage, including (but not limited to) seat belts,
rollover protection devices, brakes, accelerator, steering system and electrical system.
Operating at Excessive Speeds
Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds increases the operator's risk of losing control. Always
operate at a speed that's appropriate for the terrain, the visibility and operating conditions, your skills
and experience and your passengers’ skills and experience.
Under ANY of these conditions:
Do ALL of these steps:
Passenger and/or cargo exceeds half the maximum weight capacity
1.
Slow down.
2.
Verify tire pressure.
3.
Use extra caution when
operating.
Operating in rough terrain
Operating over obstacles
Climbing an incline
Towing