Use and Care Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
Checking the Engine Start System
WARNING
Do not allow anyone near the vehicle while testing. If the
vehicle does not pass the test, do not operate the vehicle.
1. Sit on the operator’s seat.
2. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Set the parking brake and stop the engine.
4. Move the shift lever to: LOW, HIGH, PARK or REVERSE position.
Do not step on the brake pedal.
5. Turn the key to START position.
6. The engine should not crank.
7. If it cranks see an authorized service dealer.
8. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 but when turning the key to start
position step on the brake pedal. The engine should crank.
9. If it does not crank see an authorized service dealer.
Adjusting the Shocks
There are three adjustment points on the shocks. The rebound
(a), pre-load spring (b) and damping rate (c) can be adjusted.
Refer to Figure 29 for the following instructions.
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Figure 29
REBOUND ADJUSTER A
The rebound adjuster is located near the bottom of the shock and
controls the “bounce back” speed of the utility vehicle. To adjust
the rebound or “bounce-back” speed, follow the steps below:
NOTE: Each position has a stop or “click” to indicate the setting.
1. Insert a standard screw driver into the adjustment.
2. Rotate the screw into one of the 18 positions between
“S” (position 0) and “F” (18). Rotate the screw clockwise
(towards the “S” or “0” position) to slow the rebound and
counter-clockwise (towards the “F” or “18” position) to speed
up the rebound.
PRELOAD SPRING ADJUSTER B
The pre-load adjuster is located in the body of the shock
and controls the height of the vehicle. It can be adjusted to
accommodate for different load situations.
NOTE: This adjustment requires a spanner wrench to complete.
A spanner wrench is included in the tool kit shipped with this
utility vehicle.
1. Using a spanner wrench, loosen the upper lock nut.
2. Adjust the pre-load adjuster nut to the desired setting. Turn
the pre-load adjuster clockwise to increase the compression
force (raise the utility vehicle) and turn the pre-load adjuster
nut counter-clockwise to decrease the compression force
(lower the utility vehicle).
DAMPING RATE ADJUSTER C
The compression adjuster is located on the upper part of the
shock and controls the ride of the utility vehicle and the impact
resistance of the shocks.
NOTE: Each position has a stop or “click” to indicate which of the
18 positions it is in.
1. To increase the stiffness of the suspension and increase the
absorption of impacts, rotate the compression adjuster screw
clockwise towards the “SLOW” (or “0”) position.
2. To decrease the stiffness (soften the ride) rotate the
compression adjuster screw counter-clockwise towards the
“FAST” (or “18”) position.
To return the utility vehicle to its stock setting, use the
chart below:
Rebound
Adjuster
Pre-Load
Adjuster
Compression
Adjuster
Front Position 7 295 mm Position 5
Rear Position 4 300 mm Position 3
* -- These settings are based on a “full load” condition. 250 lb
(113 kg) driver, 250 lb (113 kg) passenger and 500 lb (227 kg)
cargo load.
SERVICE
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, be sure to check and service
the vehicle on a flat surface with the engine off and the
parking brake ON. If servicing under the cargo bed, be
sure that the cargo bed is supported so that it can not
inadvertently close. Do not touch muffler or exhaust
pipes while they are hot; Otherwise, severe burns
could result.