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If possible, avoid turning the machine and use
extreme caution on slopes, ramps, or inclines.
Travel straight up and down a slope.
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If you begin to lose momentum while climbing a
slope, gradually engage the brakes and slowly
reverse the machine straight down the slope.
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Turning while going up or down a slope can be
dangerous. If you must turn on a slope, do it slowly
and cautiously. Avoid driving/turning on improperly
banked curves.
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Heavy loads affect stability on a slope. Carry a
reduced load and reduce your ground speed when
operating on a slope or if the load has a high
center of gravity. Secure the load to the cargo bed
of the machine to prevent the load from shifting.
Take extra care when hauling loads that shift easily
(e.g., liquids, rock, sand, etc.).
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Avoid starting and stopping the machine on a
slope. Stopping while going down a slope takes
longer than stopping on a level surface. If you
must stop the machine, avoid sudden speed
changes, which can cause the machine to tip or
roll over. Do not engage the brakes suddenly
when rolling rearward, as this may cause the
machine to overturn.
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Whenever you operate the machine on steep
grades, stay on the designated vehicle paths,
which should be marked with a warning of a steep
grade.
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Operating the machine at an excessive speed
down a slope will adversely affect its stability.
Identify hazardous slopes with a warning in places
preceding the beginning of the slope. Use care
when approaching a slope, especially when you
turn the machine downhill or the downhill slope
exceeds 10% (6 degrees) on an unpaved surface
or 20% (11 degrees) on a a paved surface. Avoid
parking on steep hills.
Loading Safety
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Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of
the machine when operating it with a load in the
cargo bed; refer to
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Distribute the load in the cargo bed evenly to
improve the stability and control of the machine.
Monitoring the
Battery-System Charge
Level
Refer to the display to determine the battery-system
charge level; refer to
Display (page
Specifications (page
16).
12).
Understanding the Low
Battery-Level Advisories
If the battery level becomes too low (i.e., below 10%),
a low-battery icon appears on the display. When
you are operating at this battery percentage, drive
the machine to a designated battery-charging area
and charge the batteries; refer to
Lithium-Ion Battery Charger (page
If you operate the machine while the battery charge
level is blank, the machines operates at a reduced
speed (i.e., 5 km/h or 3 mph).
Stopping the Machine
Important:
When stopping the machine on
an incline, use the service brakes to stop the
machine to hold the machine in place. Using the
accelerator to stall the machine on the hill can
overheat the motor or drain the batteries.
1.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
2.
Slowly press the brake pedal to apply the service
brakes until the machine comes to a complete
stop. The parking brake engages when the
machine comes to a complete stop.
Note:
The stopping distance may vary
depending on the machine load and speed.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
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Before you leave the operating position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Ensure that the parking brake is engaged.
– Shut off the machine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
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If, during operation, you find that the machine is
unsafe in any way, report it immediately to the
owner and do not operate the machine until it is in
safe operating condition.
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Allow the machine to cool before adjusting,
servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Battery and Charger Safety
General
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WARNING: Risk of fire and electric shock—The
batteries have no user-serviceable parts.
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Understanding the
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