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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION

Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings Thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving thevehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading thisOwner’s Manual and Service Guide. This guide containsthe information that will assist you in maintaining thishighly reliable vehicle. Some illustrations may show items that are optional for your vehicle. This guide covers the operation of several vehicles; therefore, some picto-rial views may not represent your vehicle. Physical differ- ences in controls will be illustrated.This vehicle has been designed and manufactured as a‘World Vehicle’. Some countries have individual require-ments to comply with their specifications; therefore,some sections may not apply in your country.Most of the service procedures in this guide can beaccomplished using common automotive hand tools.Contact your service representative on servicing thevehicle in accordance with the Periodic Service Sched-ule.Service Parts Manuals and Technician’s Repair and Ser-vice Manuals are available from a local Distributor, anauthorized Branch or the Service Parts Department.When ordering parts or requesting information for yourvehicle, provide vehicle model, serial number and manu-facture date code.
ITEM SERVICE OPERATION Batteries Charge batteriesSeats Remove protective plastic coveringBrakes Check operation and adjust if necessary Check hydraulic brake fluid level Tires Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS) Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart

BEFORE INITIAL USE

Ref Isc 8 Read, understand and follow all of the safety labelsaffixed to the vehicle. Be sure you understand how to operate the vehicle, its equipment and how to use itsafely. Maintaining good performance depends to a largeextent on the operator.

On-board Charger

The on-board charger is located under the cargo deck atthe rear of the vehicle (Ref Fig. 2 on page 1). It is wired directly to the batteries, only requiring it be plugged into adedicated 15 amp AC outlet to be operational.
Front of Vehicle

Hydrogen gas is generated as a natural part ofthe lead acid battery charging process. A 4% concentration of hydrogen gas is explosive and could cause severe injury or death. Charging must take place in an area that is adequately ventilated (minimum of 5 air exchanges per hour).To reduce the chance of battery explosion thatcould result in severe injury or death, never smoke around or charge batteries in an area that has open flame or electrical equipment that could cause an electrical arc.

Fig. 2 On-board Charger When charging cycle is complete, replace AC cord inarea provided.
Batter y Char g er Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle of bat-teries and is explosive in concentrations as low as 4%. Because hydrogen gas is lighter than air, it will collect inthe ceiling of buildings necessitating proper ventilation. Five air exchanges per hour is considered the minimumrequirement. Never charge a vehicle in an area that is subject to flameor spark. Pay particular attention to natural gas or pro-pane water heaters and furnaces.Before a new vehicle is put into operation, the itemsshown in the INITIAL SERVICE CHART must be per- formed (Ref Fig. 1 on page 1).Vehicle batteries must be fully charged before initial use.Check for correct tire inflation. See GENERAL SPECIFI-CATIONS.Remove the protective clear plastic, that protect the seatbottom and back rest during shipping, before placing thevehicle in service.

Owner’s Manual and Service Guide

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