•Read this entire manual carefully and follow the operating procedures described.
•Operate a CR1CKET RX5 only if you have had proper training or instruction.
•Follow these age recommendations:
•No one under 16 years of age should operate a CRICKET vehicle or be left without adult supervision.
•Be wary of the safety of passengers and pedestrians.
•Do not operate a CRICKET vehicle on a highway.
•Do not consume alcohol or drugs before, or while operating, this machine.
•Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills or the outdoor conditions. Always operate at a speed that is
suitable for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
•Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
•Inspect your vehicle every time it is used to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this manual.
•Always keep both hands on the steering wheel during operation.
•Always drive at slower speeds and be cautious when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain
conditions at all times when operating a CRICKET vehicle.
•Do not operate your vehicle on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced
the skills necessary to control the vehicle on such terrain. Be especially cautious of these kinds of terrain.
•Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this manual. Practice turning at low speeds before
attempting to tum at faster speeds. Do not tum at excessive speed.
•Do not operate the vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your ability. Practice on smaller hills before
attempting larger ones.
•Always follow safe procedures for climbing hills. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never press down on the
accelerator suddenly. Never go over the top of a hill at high speed.
•Always follow safe procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills. Check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill
at an angle that could cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill wherever possible.
•Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in this manual. Avoid hills with
excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the vehicle. Never attempt to turn
the vehicle around on any hill until you have mastered the turning technique on level ground. Avoid crossing the
side of a steep hill if possible.
•Use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stalling, use proper gear and
maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the special procedure for
braking. Dismount on the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the vehicle around and remount.
•Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area.
•Never attempt to operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees.
•Be careful when skidding or sliding. Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and
on level, smooth terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to
reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.
•Never operate a CRICKET in fast-flowing water or excessively deep waters. Contact with water may affect the
batteries and may reduce stopping ability. Test your stopping ability after leaving water by removing pressure
from accelerator pedal rapidly several times in a row.
