Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

1. Sit in the operator’s seat.

2. Put the gear shift selector in Neutral.

Note: The engine will only start in Neutral.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch, turn it clockwise

to the Start position, and pull the choke out. When the

engine starts, release the key.

Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may

not require pulling the choke out.

4. After the engine starts and warms up, slowly return the

choke knob to the Off position. If the engine stalls or

hesitates, pull the Choke out for a few seconds. Then

move it back to Off.

5. Disengage the parking brake.

6. Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.

Important Do not attempt to push or tow the vehicle to

get it started.

Stopping the Vehicle

To stop the vehicle, remove your foot from the accelerator

pedal and slowly depress the brake pedal.

Note: Stopping distance may vary depending on the vehicle

load and speed.

Parking the Vehicle

1. Engage the parking brake and rotate the ignition key to

Off.

2. Remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental

starting.

Cargo Bed

Raising the Bed

1. Slide the latch upward toward the top of the cutout in

the bed frame (Fig. 11).

2. Lift up on the latch with one hand while raising the bed

with the other hand.

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Figure 11

1. Latch

3. Raise the bed to its full height; then lower it slightly to

engage the prop rod (Fig. 12).

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Figure 12

1. Prop rod

Lowering the Bed

1. Lift up the bed slightly with one hand while pressing

down on the prop rod.

2. Lower the bed until the latch engages.

3. To secure the bed tightly to the bed frame, move the

latch to the lower section of the cutout (Fig. 11).