Use and Care Manual

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
12. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
12- 6
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
If you must cross shallow, slow moving water up to 200mm (8 in) depth,
choose your path carefully to avoid sharp drop-offs, large rocks, or
slippery surfaces that could cause the vehicle to overturn. Never
operate through water deeper than 200mm (8 in) or fast flowing water.
Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness. After leaving the water,
test your brakes. If necessary, apply the brakes several times to let
friction dry out the linings.
NOTE:
After running the vehicle in water, it is critical your machine is
serviced as outlined in the maintenance chart see
“16.maintenance”.The following areas need special attention:
engine oil,
transmission oil, rear gearcase, and all grease fittings.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-flowing water.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Loss of control, which could result in an accident including overturn,
which could increase the risk of drowning
.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate this vehicle in fast flowing water or in water deeper than
200 mm (8 in). Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping
ability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply them
several times to let friction dry out the linings.