Operator`s manual

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Foot Brake
The foot brake is the only service brake,
and it should be applied whenever brak-
ing is needed.
Apply the brake by pressing the brake
pedal down.
Parking Brake (XT/XTZ)
1. To engage the parking brake, grasp
the parking brake handle and lift
upward until heavy resistance is felt
(there should be a “ratcheting”
sound). The handle must remain up
when in the “set” position.
PR585
2. To release the parking brake, pull the
handle upward and depress the
release button in the handle; then
lower the handle while holding the
button in until the lever is fully low-
ered (released position).
PR586
 NOTE: The parking brake locks
only the rear wheels. If desirable to
lock all four wheels, engage the
front wheels by selecting 4WD prior
to turning the ignition switch off.
Steering Wheel Tilt Latch
(XTX)
Push the latch located on the steering col-
umn beneath the steering wheel and
move the steering wheel to the desired
position; then release the latch and make
sure the steering wheel locks in one of
the four detent positions.
PR482A
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Light (XT/XTZ)
Each time the ignition switch is turned
ON, the indicator light will illuminate for
approximately eight seconds to remind
occupants to secure their seat belts.
! WARNING
The differential lock is intended for use
where minimum traction is available.
NEVER EXCEED 10 MPH (16 kph)
with
the front differential lock engaged.
Maneuverability and handling charac-
teristics will differ with the differential
lock engaged. Control loss can result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
When releasing the parking brake,
make sure the parking brake indica-
tor goes off before driving the vehi-
cle or accelerated brake pad wear
will occur.
! WARNING
Make sure the steering wheel is locked
securely in place before moving the
vehicle, or steering wheel movement
could occur causing loss of control.