Service Manual

Workman GTX GasolinePage 1 − 4Safety
Jacking and Other Instructions
Jacking Vehicle
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• A vehicle that is not properly supported
may become unstable.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• The vehicle may move or fall. Personal
injury or damage to the machine may result.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Make sure vehicle is parked on a solid level
surface, such as a concrete floor.
• Make sure engine is off and key is removed
from the key switch before getting off the
vehicle.
• Before raising the vehicle, remove any
attachments that may interfere with the safe
and proper raising of the vehicle.
• Always chock or block wheels to prevent
the vehicle from rolling.
• Do not start vehicle while it is on jack
stands without placing transaxle in neutral.
• Make sure proper hoists, jacks and jack
stands are used to raise and support the
vehicle.
Jacking Locations
1. Jack front of the vehicle on the front of the frame be-
hind the towing tongue (Fig. 1).
2. Jack rear of the vehicle under each rear axle tube. Do
not jack vehicle below the transaxle case (Fig. 2).
1. Front of frame 2. Towing tongue
Figure 1
2
1
1. Rear axle tube 2. Transaxle case
Figure 2
2
1
1
Transporting Vehicle
When moving the vehicle long distances, use a trailer or
flatbed truck. Make sure vehicle is secured to the trailer
properly. Also, make sure to secure seats to vehicle dur-
ing transport. Refer to Operator’s Manual for transport
information.
Towing Vehicle
IMPORTANT: Frequent or long distance towing of
the Workman GTX is not recommended.
In case of emergency, the vehicle can be towed for a
short distance. Refer to Operator’s Manual for towing
information.
IMPORTANT: If vehicle is towed, make sure that
transaxle is in the NEUTRAL position, parking brake
is released, key switch is in the OFF position, and
key is removed from switch. Also, secure seats to
vehicle.