Chironex SPARTAN XT 600 EFI User manual

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SPARTAN600EFI
SPARTANXT600EFI
OWNER’SMANUAL

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INTRODUCTION
CongratulationsonthepurchaseofyourChironexSpartanside‐by‐side.Withthepurchaseofthe
Spartan,youcannowappreciatethehighdegreeofcraftsmanship.Thismanualwillprovideyouwitha
goodbasicunderstandingofthefeaturesandoperationofthisside‐by‐side.Thismanualincludes
importantsafetyinformation.Itprovidesinformationaboutspecialtechniquesandskillsnecessaryto
rideyourSpartan.Italsoincludesbasicmaintenanceandinspectionprocedures.Ifyouhaveany
questionsregardingtheoperationormaintenanceofyourSpartan,pleaseconsultyoudealer.
ANIMPORTANTSAFETYMESSAGE:
READTHISMANUALCAREFULLYANDCOMPLETELYBEFOREOPERATINGYOURSPARTAN.MAKE
SUREYOUUNDERSTANDALLINSTRUCTIONS.
PAYCLOSEATTENTIONTOTHEWARNINGLABELSONTHESPARTAN.
NEVEROPERATEASPARTANWITHOUTPROPERTRAININGORINSTRUCTION.  
THESPARTANSHOULDNOTBERIDDENBYANYONEUNDER16YEARSOFAGE.
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FAILURETOFOLLOWTHEWARNINGSCONTAINEDINTHISMANUALCANRESULTINSERIOUSINJURY
ORDEATH.
Particularlyimportantinformationisdistinguishedinthismanualbythefollowingsymbols:
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IMPORTANTNOTICE
TheSpartanisdesignedandmanufacturedforOFF‐ROADuseonly.Itisillegalandunsafetooperatethe
Spartanonanypublicstreet,roadorhighway.TheSpartancomplieswithallapplicableOFF‐ROADnoise
levelandsparkarresterlawsandregulationsineffectatthetimeofmanufacture.Pleasecheckyour
localridinglawsandregulationsbeforeoperatingtheSpartan.
TheSafetyAlertSymbolmeansATTENTION!BECOMEALERT!
FailuretofollowWARNINGinstructionscouldresultinsevereinjuryor
deathtothemachineoperator,abystanderorapersoninspectingor
repairingthemachine.
ACAUTIONsignindicatesthatspecialprecautionsmustbetakento
avoiddamagetothemachine.
ANOTEsignprovideskeyinformationtosimplifyprocedures.

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TableofContents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................6
Identificationnumberrecords..................................................................................................................6
SAFETY...........................................................................................................................................................7
EquipmentModifications..........................................................................................................................7
SafeRidingGear........................................................................................................................................7
SafetyWarnings........................................................................................................................................8
OperatingWithoutInstruction.................................................................................................................8
AgeRestrictions........................................................................................................................................8
RiderHeight..............................................................................................................................................8
FailuretoInspectBeforeOperating..........................................................................................................9
Accessories................................................................................................................................................9
ProtectiveApparel....................................................................................................................................9
SeatBelts...................................................................................................................................................9
UsingAlcoholorDrugs..............................................................................................................................9
CarryingaPassenger...............................................................................................................................10
CarryingMultiplePassengers..................................................................................................................10
OperatingonPavement..........................................................................................................................10
OperatingonPublicRoads......................................................................................................................10
OperatingatExcessiveSpeeds................................................................................................................10
TurningImproperly.................................................................................................................................11
PhysicalControloftheVehicle...............................................................................................................11
JumpsandStunts....................................................................................................................................11
DrivingDownhillImproperly...................................................................................................................11
ImproperHillClimbing............................................................................................................................12
StallingWhileClimbingaHill..................................................................................................................12
CrossingHillsides.....................................................................................................................................12
OperatinginUnfamiliarTerrain..............................................................................................................12
OperatingonSandorSlipperyTerrain...................................................................................................12
OperatingImproperlyinReverse............................................................................................................13
DrivingOverObstacles............................................................................................................................13
SkiddingorSliding...................................................................................................................................13
OperatingThroughWater.......................................................................................................................13

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OverloadingtheVehicle..........................................................................................................................14
OperatingaDamagedVehicle................................................................................................................14
OperatingonFrozenBodiesofWater....................................................................................................14
HandlingGasoline...................................................................................................................................14
ExposuretoExhaust................................................................................................................................15
HotExhaustSystems...............................................................................................................................15
UnauthorizedUseoftheVehicle............................................................................................................15
SafetyLabelsandLocations....................................................................................................................15
WarningLabels
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FEATURESANDCONTROLS.........................................................................................................................17
ComponentLocations.............................................................................................................................17
IndicatorandWarningLights..................................................................................................................18
Switches..................................................................................................................................................19
Seats........................................................................................................................................................20
FuelCap...................................................................................................................................................21
IgnitionSwitch.........................................................................................................................................21
GearShifter.............................................................................................................................................22
ParkingBrake..........................................................................................................................................22
BrakePedal.............................................................................................................................................22
ThrottlePedal.........................................................................................................................................22
OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................23
VehicleBreak‐inPeriod...........................................................................................................................23
Pre‐RideInspection.................................................................................................................................24
SafeOperationPractices.........................................................................................................................24
StartingtheEngine..................................................................................................................................25
StoppingtheEngine................................................................................................................................25
Braking....................................................................................................................................................25
ParkingtheVehicle.................................................................................................................................25
NewOperatorDrivingProcedures..........................................................................................................26
DrivingwithaPassenger.........................................................................................................................27
DrivingonSlipperySurfaces...................................................................................................................28
DrivingUphill...........................................................................................................................................29
DrivingSidewaysonaHill.......................................................................................................................29

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DrivingDownhill......................................................................................................................................29
DrivingThroughWater...........................................................................................................................30
DrivingOverObstacles............................................................................................................................30
DrivinginReverse...................................................................................................................................31
ParkingonanIncline...............................................................................................................................31
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................32
PeriodicMaintenanceChart...................................................................................................................32
EngineOil................................................................................................................................................34
Transmission(MainGearcase)...............................................................................................................36
SparkPlugs..............................................................................................................................................36
CVTSystem..............................................................................................................................................37
FilterSystem...........................................................................................................................................38
CoolingSystem........................................................................................................................................39
ThrottleSystem.......................................................................................................................................39
EFISystem...............................................................................................................................................40
SteeringWheelInspection......................................................................................................................40
Brakes......................................................................................................................................................41
Tires.........................................................................................................................................................42
VehicleImmersion..................................................................................................................................43
Battery.....................................................................................................................................................43
CleaningandStorage..............................................................................................................................45
MalfunctionAnalysisandElimination....................................................................................................46
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................................53
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................54
WIRINGDIAGRAM.......................................................................................................................................56
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INTRODUCTION
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Failuretofollowthewarningsandsafetyprecautionscontainedinthismanualcanresultinsevereinjury
ordeath.Yourvehicleisnotatoyandcanbehazardoustooperate.Thisvehiclehandlesdifferentlythan
cars,trucksorotheroff‐roadvehicles.Acollisionorrollovercanoccurquickly,evenduringroutine
manoeuvresliketurning,drivingonhillsoroverobstacles,ifyoufailtotaketheproperprecautions.
Readthisowner’smanual.Understandallsafetywarnings,precautionsandoperating
proceduresbeforedrivingthevehicle.Keepthismanualwiththevehicle.
Neveroperatethisvehiclewithoutproperinstruction.
Alwaysfollowtheageguidelinesforyourvehicle.Operationisprohibitedforanyoneage16and
under.Neveroperatewithapassengerage12andunder.
Identificationnumberrecords
Recordthevehicleidentificationnumberandenginenumberinthespacesprovidedbelowfor
assistancewhenorderingsparepartsfromyourdealerorforreferenceincasethevehicleisstolen.
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VIN:_________________________________________________
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ENGINENUMBER:______________________________________
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NOTE:Thevehicleidentificationnumber(VIN)isused
toidentifyyourmachine.

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SAFETY
EquipmentModifications
Yourvehicleisdesignedtoprovidesafeoperationwhenusedasdirected.Modificationstoyourvehicle
maynegativelyimpactvehiclestability.Failureofcriticalmachinecomponentsmayresultfrom
operationwithanymodifications,especiallythosethatincreasespeedorpower.Thisvehiclemay
becomelessstableatspeedshigherthanthoseforwhichitisdesigned.Lossofcontrolmayoccurat
higherspeeds.Donotinstallonavehicleanyequipmentthatmayincreasethespeedorpowerofthe
vehicle,ormakeanyothermodificationstothevehicleforthesepurposes.Anymodificationstothe
originalequipmentofthevehiclecreateasubstantialsafetyhazardandincreasetheriskofbodilyinjury.
Thewarrantyonyourvehiclebecomesvoidifanyequipmenthasbeenaddedtothevehicle,orifany
modificationshavebeenmadetothevehiclethatincreaseitsspeedorpower.Theadditionofcertain
accessoriesmaychangethehandlingcharacteristicsofthevehicle.Useonlyourcompanyapproved
accessories,andfamiliarizeyourselfwiththeirfunctionandeffectonthevehicle.
SafeRidingGear
Alwayswearappropriateclothingwhenridingthisvehicle.Wearprotectiveclothingforcomfortandto
reducethechanceofinjury.
Helmet:Wearingahelmetcanpreventasevereheadinjury.Wheneverridingthisvehicle,alwaysweara
helmetthatmeetsorexceedsestablishedsafetystandards.ApprovedhelmetsintheUSAandCanada
bearaU.S.DepartmentofTransportation(DOT)label.
EyeProtection:Donotdependoneyeglassesorsunglassesforeyeprotection.Wheneverridinga
vehicle,alwayswearshatterproofgogglesoruseashatterproofhelmetfaceshield.
Gloves:Wearglovesforcomfortandforprotectionfromsun,coldweatherandotherelements.
Boots:Wearsturdyfootwear.Donotrideavehiclewithbarefeet.
Clothing:Wearlongsleevesandlongpantstoprotectarmsandlegs.
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SafetyWarnings
Failuretooperatethisvehicleproperlycanresultinacollision,lossofcontrol,accidentoroverturn
whichmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.Besuretoreadallofthefollowingwarningsaboutdriving
hazardsandhowtoavoidthem.Thesewarningsareprovidedforyoursafety.
OperatingWithoutInstruction
Operatingthisvehiclewithoutproperinstructionincreasestheriskofanaccident.Theoperatormust
understandhowtooperatethevehicleproperlyindifferentsituationsandondifferenttypesofterrain.
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AgeRestrictions
Operationisprohibitedforanyonelessthan16yearsofage.Neveroperatewithapassengerunder12
yearsofage.Makesureanypassengeristallenoughtocomfortablyandsafelyreachthehandholdsand
placefeetflatonthefloor.
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RiderHeight
Someridersmaybetootalltoridesafelyinthisvehicle.Donotoperateorrideinthisvehicleifthe
clearancebetweenthetopofyourhelmetandtheroofislessthan2inches(5cm).
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FailuretoInspectBeforeOperating
Failuretoinspectandverifythatthevehicleisinsafeoperatingconditionbeforeoperatingincreasesthe
riskofanaccident.Alwaysinspectthevehiclebeforeeachusetomakesureit'sinsafeoperating
condition.Alwaysfollowtheinspectionandmaintenanceproceduresandschedulesdescribedinthe
owner'smanual.
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Accessories
Installingnon‐approvedaccessoriesmayseriouslyaffectvehiclehandlingandstability,whichcould
resultinlossofcontroloranaccident.Neverinstallaccessoriesnotapprovedbyourcompanyforuseon
thisvehicle.
ProtectiveApparel
Ridinginthisvehiclewithoutwearinganapprovedhelmetandprotectiveeyewearincreasestheriskof
seriousinjuryintheeventofanaccident.Theoperatorandpassengermustalwayswearanapproved
helmetthatfitsproperly,aswellaseyeprotection(gogglesorfaceshield).
SeatBelts
Ridinginthisvehiclewithoutwearingtheseatbeltincreasestheriskofseriousinjuryordeathinthe
eventofanaccidentorsuddenstop.Ridersmustwearseatbeltsatalltimes.Seatbeltsreducethe
severityofinjuryintheeventofasuddenstoporaccident.Alwaysmakesuretheseatbeltsaresecured
forboththeoperatorandpassengerbeforeriding.
UsingAlcoholorDrugs
Ridinginthisvehicleafterconsumingalcoholordrugscouldadverselyaffectoperatorjudgment,
reactiontime,balanceandperception.Neverconsumealcoholordrugsbeforeorwhileoperatingor
ridinginthisvehicle.
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CarryingaPassenger
Nevercarryapassengeruntilyouhaveoperatedthisvehicleforatleastfourhours.
CarryingMultiplePassengers
Carryingmorethanthestipulatednumberofpassengerscanaffecttheoperator’sabilitytosteerand
operatethecontrols,whichincreasestheriskoflossofcontrolandaccidents.Nevercarrymorethan
thestipulatednumberofpassengers.
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OperatingonPavement
Operatingthisvehicleonpavedsurfaces(includingsidewalks,paths,parkinglotsanddriveways)may
seriouslyaffecthandlingandmaycausethevehicletogooutofcontrol.Thisvehicle'stiresaredesigned
foroff‐roaduseonly.Avoidoperatingthevehicleonpavement.Ifyoumustoperateonapavedsurface,
travelslowlyanddonotmakesuddenturnsorstops.
OperatingonPublicRoads
Operatingthisvehicleonpublicstreets,roadsorhighwayscouldresultinacollisionwithanother
vehicle.Neveroperatethisvehicleonanypublicstreet,roadorhighway,includingdirtandgravelroads.
Inmanyareasit'sillegaltooperatevehiclesofthistypeonpublicstreets,roadsandhighways.
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OperatingatExcessiveSpeeds
Operatingthisvehicleatexcessivespeedsincreasestheoperator'sriskoflosingcontrol.Alwaysoperate
ataspeedthat'sappropriatefortheterrain,thevisibilityandoperatingconditions,yourskillsandyour
passenger’sskills.
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TurningImproperly
Turningimproperlycouldcauselossoftraction,lossofcontrol,anaccidentoroverturn.Neverturn
abruptlyoratsharpangles.Neverturnathighspeeds.Practiceturningatslowspeedsbefore
attemptingtoturnatfasterspeeds.
PhysicalControloftheVehicle
Removinghandsfromthesteeringwheelorhandholdsorremovingfeetfromthefloorwhileriding
increasestheriskoflossofcontrolandaccidentoroverturn.Theoperatorshouldalwayskeepboth
handsonthesteeringwheelduringoperation.Apassengershouldalwaysbeseatedinthepassenger
seatwithbothfeetonthefloorandwithbothhandssecurelygraspingthehandholds.Alwayskeep
handsandfeetinsidethevehicleatalltimes.
JumpsandStunts
Stuntdrivingincreasestheriskofanaccidentoroverturns.DONOTperformpowerslides,“donuts”,
jumpsorotherdrivingstunts.Avoidstuntdriving.
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DrivingDownhillImproperly
Drivingdownhillimproperlycouldcauselossofcontroloroverturn.Alwaysfollowproperproceduresfor
drivingdownahillasdescribedintheowner'smanual.
Alwaysdrivedownahillwiththetransmissioninforwardgear.Neverdrivedownahillwiththe
transmissioninneutral.
Neveroperatethevehicleonhillssteeperthan15degrees.
Alwayschecktheterraincarefullybeforedrivingdownahill
Nevertraveldownhillathighspeed.
Avoidtravellingdownhillatanangle,whichcouldcausethevehicletoleansharplytooneside.
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ImproperHillClimbing
Improperhillclimbingcouldcauselossofcontroloroverturn.Useextremecautionwhenoperatingon
hills.Alwaysfollowproperproceduresforhillclimbingasdescribedintheowner'smanual.
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StallingWhileClimbingaHill
Stallingorrollingbackwardswhileclimbingahillcouldcauseanoverturn.Maintainasteadyspeed
whenclimbingahill.Ifyouloseallforwardspeed:
Applythebrakesgraduallyuntilthevehicleisfullystopped.
Placethetransmissioninreverseandslowlyreversethevehiclestraightdownhillwhileapplying
lightbrakepressuretocontrolspeed.
CrossingHillsides
Drivingonanangleonahillisnotrecommended.Improperprocedurecouldcauselossofcontrolor
overturn.Avoidcrossingthesideofanyhillunlessabsolutelynecessary.
OperatinginUnfamiliarTerrain
Failuretouseextracautionwhenoperatingonunfamiliarterraincouldresultinanaccidentoroverturn.
Unfamiliarterrainmaycontainhiddenrocks,bumps,orholesthatcouldcauselossofcontrolor
overturn.Travelslowlyanduseextracautionwhenoperatingonunfamiliarterrain.Alwaysbealertto
changingterrainconditions.
OperatingonSandorSlipperyTerrain
Operatingonsandoronexcessivelyrough,slipperyorlooseterraincouldcauselossoftraction,lossof
control,anaccidentoroverturn.Alwaysuseextracautionwhenoperatingonsandoronrough,slippery
orlooseterrain.Donotoperateonexcessivelyrough,slipperyorlooseterrain.
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OperatingImproperlyinReverse
Improperlyoperatinginreversecouldresultinacollisionwithanobstacleorperson.Alwaysfollow
properoperatingproceduresasoutlinedinthismanual.Beforeshiftingintoreversegear,alwayscheck
forobstaclesorpeoplebehindthevehicle.Whenit'ssafetoproceed,reverseslowly.
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DrivingOverObstacles
Improperlydrivingoverobstaclescouldcauselossofcontroloroverturn.Beforeoperatinginanew
area,checkforobstacles.Neverattempttodriveoverlargeobstaclessuchasrocksorfallentrees.
Alwaysfollowtheproperproceduresoutlinedinthismanualwhendrivingoverobstacles.
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SkiddingorSliding
Skiddingorslidingcancauselossofcontroloroverturn(iftiresregaintractionunexpectedly).Always
followproperproceduresforoperatingonslipperysurfacesasdescribedintheowner'smanual.When
operatingonslipperysurfacessuchasiceorloosegravel,reduceyourspeedanduseextracautionto
reducethechanceofskiddingorsliding.Donotoperateonexcessivelyslipperysurfaces.
OperatingThroughWater
Operatingthroughdeeporfast‐flowingwatercancauselossoftraction,lossofcontrol,overturnoran
accident.Neveroperateinfast‐flowingwaterorinwaterthatexceedsthefloorlevel.Alwaysfollow
properproceduresforoperatinginwaterasdescribedintheowner'smanual.Wetbrakesmayhave
reducedstoppingability.Afterleavingwater,testthebrakes.Applythemlightlyseveraltimeswhile
drivingslowly.Thefrictionwillhelpdryoutthepads.
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OverloadingtheVehicle
Overloadingthevehicleorcarrying/towingloadsmaycausechangesinstabilityandhandling,which
couldcauselossofcontroloranaccident.
Neverexceedthemaximumtowcapacityforthisvehicle.
Neverexceedthemaximumweightcapacityforthisvehicle.
OperatingaDamagedVehicle
Operatingadamagedvehiclecanresultinseriousinjuryordeath.Afteranyoverturnoraccident,havea
qualifiedservicedealerinspecttheentirevehicleforpossibledamage,including(butnotlimitedto)
brakes,throttleandsteeringsystems.
OperatingonFrozenBodiesofWater
Operatingonfrozenbodiesofwatercanresultinthevehicleandridersfallingthroughtheice.Never
operatethisvehicleonafrozenbodyofwater.
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HandlingGasoline
Gasolineishighlyflammableandisexplosiveundercertainconditions.Alwaysexerciseextremecaution
wheneverhandlinggasoline.
Neverallowachildtorefuelorhandlegasoline.
Alwaysstoptheenginewhenrefuelling.
Alwaysrefueloutdoorsorinawell‐ventilatedarea.
Donotsmokeorallowopenflamesorsparksinorneartherefuellingareaorwheregasolineis
stored.
Neverrefuelwhileapersonisinthevehicle.
Donotoverfillthetank.Donotfillthetankneck.
Ifgasolinespillsonyourskinorclothing,immediatelywashitoffwithsoapandwaterand
changeclothing.
Turnthefuelvalveoffwheneverthevehicleisstoredorparked.
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ExposuretoExhaust
Engineexhaustfumesarepoisonousandcancauselossofconsciousnessordeathinashorttime.Never
starttheengineorletitruninanenclosedarea.Operatethisvehicleonlyoutdoorsorinwell‐ventilated
areas.
HotExhaustSystems
Exhaustsystemcomponentsareveryhotduringandafteruseofthevehicle.Hotcomponentscancause
burnsandfire.Donottouchhotexhaustsystemcomponents.Alwayskeepcombustiblematerialsaway
fromtheexhaustsystem.Usecautionwhentravelingthroughtallgrass,especiallydrygrass.Always
inspecttheundersideofthevehicleandareasneartheexhaustsystemafterdrivingthroughtallgrass,
weeds,brushandothertallgroundcover.Promptlyremoveanygrassordebrisclingingtothevehicle.
UnauthorizedUseoftheVehicle
Leavingthekeysintheignitioncanleadtounauthorizeduseofthevehicle,whichcouldresultinan
accidentoroverturn.Alwaysremovetheignitionkeywhenthevehicleisnotinuse.
SafetyLabelsandLocations
Warninglabelshavebeenplacedonthevehicleforyourprotection.Readandfollowtheinstructionson
eachlabelcarefully.Ifanyofthelabelsshowninthismanualdifferfromthelabelsonyourvehicle,
alwaysreadandfollowtheinstructionsofthelabelsonthevehicle.Ifaninformationalorgraphiclabel
becomesillegibleorcomesoff,contactyourdealertopurchaseareplacement.
WarningLabels
WARNING
ImpropervehicleusecanresultinSEVEREINJURYorDEATH.NEVERallowvehicletobeoperated:
Withoutalloccupantsfirstviewingandunderstandingsafetywarninglabels.
Withmorethanthestipulatednumberofpassengers.
Onhillssteeperthan15degrees
Onpavedsurfaces‐pavementmayseriouslyaffecthandlingandcontrol.
Withnon‐approvedaccessories.Theymayseriouslyaffectstability.
Atspeedsthataretoofastfortheoperator’sskills,theconditionsand/ortheterrain.
ALWAYSrequireoperatorandpassengerto:
Wearseatbelts;grabhandholds(passenger)andplantfeetfirmlyonthefloor.
Keephandsandfeetinsidevehicle.
Avoidquickturnsanddrivingstuntssuchasjumps,donutsorpowerslides.
Reducespeedanduseextracautionwhencarryingapassenger.
Watchforbranchesorotherhazardsthatcouldenterthevehicle.
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WARNING
Operationofthisvehiclebypersonsaged16andunderincreasestheriskofsevereinjuryordeath.
NEVERpermitsomeoneaged16orundertooperateorrideinthisvehicle.
WARNING
VEHICLEOVERTURNcouldcausesevereinjuryordeath.Thecabframeisnotdesignedorintendedto
providerolloverprotection.
MAXIMUMWEIGHTCAPACITY:660lbs.(300Kg)
THISINCLUDESTHEWEIGHTOFTHEOPERATOR,PASSENGERANDACCESSORIES.
REFERTOTHEOWNER’SMANUAL.FOLLOWALLINSTRUCTIONSANDWARNINGS.IFOWNER’SMANUAL
ISMISSING,CONTACTYOURDEALERFORAREPLACEMENT.
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FEATURESANDCONTROLS
ComponentLocations
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IndicatorandWarningLights
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1. Thermometer
2. Leftturningindicator
3. Rightturningindicator
4. Fuelindicator
5. Highbeamindicator
6. Odometer
7. Speedometer
8. 2WD/4WD/4WDlockedindicator
9. Lowbrakefluidindicator
10. Reversespeedoverrideindicator
11. Parkingbrakeindicator
12. Lowengineoilindicator
13. Checkengineindicator
14. Checkbatteryindicator
15. Tachometer
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Switches
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1. Reverseover‐speedover‐rideswitch:Theengineisequippedwithaspeedlimiterwhichis
activatedwhenthevehicleisinreversegearand/orin4WDlockedmode.Whenthisbuttonis
pressed,thisspeedlimiterisswitchedoff.
2. Windshieldwiperswitch:Whenthevehicleisequippedwithourwindshieldwithelectricwiper,
thisswitchisusedtoactivatetheelectricwiper.
3. Lowbeams/HighBeamsswitch
4. Lightswitch
5. Warningindicatorlightswitch(fourwayflashers)
6. Turninglightswitch(flashers)
7. 2WD/4WD/4WDlockedswitch:Thevehiclemustbecompletelystoppedbeforeyoucanuse
thisswitch.Whentheswitchisinthe2WDposition,powerwillgotothe2rearwheels.When
inthe4WDposition,powerwillgotoall4wheels.Wheninthe4WDlockedposition,powerwill
gotoall4wheelsandthefrontdifferentialwilllock.
8. RadioandMP3Playercontrol:ThisisusedtocontroltheRadioandUSBMP3player.TheUSB
socketusedtopluginyourUSBdeviceislocatedunderthedashboard.
9. Cigarettelighter:Thesocketcanalsobeusedasanexternalpowersupply.
10. Winchanddumpboxcircuitswitch:Thewinchanddumpboxhavetheirdedicatedcircuit.This
switchmustbeturnedonbeforeusingthewinchordumpbox.Whenyouarenotusingthe
winchordumpbox,pleaseensurethatthisswitchisturnedoff.
11. Winchswitch:Thisswitchisusedtocontrolthewinch.
12. Dumpboxswitch:Thisswitchisusedtocontroltheelectricdumpbox.

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Seats
Driver’sSeatAdjustment
Ifyouwanttoadjustthebackrestoftheseatforwardorrearward,rotatetheknob(1)whichislocated
attheinneredgeoftheseatinclockwiseoranticlockwisedirection.
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SeatBelts
Thisvehicleisequippedwiththree‐pointlapseatbeltsfortheoperatorandpassenger.Alwaysmake
suretheseatbeltsaresecuredforboththeoperatorandpassengerbeforeriding.Toweartheseatbelt
properly,followthisprocedure:
1. Pulltheseatbeltlatchdownwardandacrossyourchesttowardthebuckleattheinneredgeof
theseat.Thebeltshouldfitsnuglyacrossyourhipsanddiagonallyacrossyourchest.Makesure
thebeltisnottwisted.
2. Pushthelatchplateintothebuckleuntilitclicks.
3. Presstheredreleasebuttononthebuckletoreleasetheseatbelt.
SeatBeltInspection
Inspectallseatbeltsforproperoperationbeforeeachuseofthevehicle.
1. Pushthelatchplateintothebuckleuntilitclicks.Thelatchplatemustslidesmoothlyintothe
buckle.Aclickindicatesthatit'ssecurelylatched.
2. Pushtheredreleaselatchinthemiddleofthebuckletomakesureitreleasesfreely.
3. Inspectthefulllengthforanydamage,includingcuts,wear,frayingorstiffness.Ifanydamageis
found,oriftheseatbeltdoesnotoperateproperly,havetheseatbeltsystemcheckedand/or
replacedbyanauthorizeddealer.
4. Tocleandirtordebrisfromtheseatbelts,spongethestrapswithmildsoapandwater.Donot
usebleach,dyeorhouseholddetergents.
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