Stopping, Operating tips, Loading – DR Power 6.25 Premier Power Wagon User Manual
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THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LOAD LIMIT FOR THE DR POWERWAGON-PREMIER IS 500 LBS. ON
LEVEL TERRAIN AND 1
st
GEAR AND 400 LBS. ON SLOPES. NEVER OPERATE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN
20°. PLACING MORE WEIGHT IN THE BED MAY BE DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATOR, AND CAN
PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE UNIT.
Stopping
1. Release the Wheel Clutch Lever (Figure 4
on page 13) and move the Throttle to the Idle/Stop
position (Figure 6
on page 13).
2. Set the Parking Brake by squeezing the Parking Brake Lever on the right Handlebar and lifting the
Parking Brake Lock (Figure 5 on page 13).
3. Shift to "N" (Neutral, Figure 6 on page 13).
4. Turn the Key to the OFF position and remove it for safety.
Operating Tips
•
Avoid abrupt start-ups. Always squeeze the Wheel Clutch Lever slowly to avoid bucking, or tipping the
DR POWERWAGON-PREMIER.
•
When using reverse, check to see that there are no obstacles behind you. Practice backing up in an
open area with no load in the DR POWERWAGON-PREMIER.
Loading
•
When loading your DR POWERWAGON-PREMIER keep in mind the bulk and weight of what you will
be hauling, and the terrain you will be crossing.
•
Keep the load balanced and secured. Always distribute the load evenly so your DR POWERWAGON-
PREMIER will be as stable as possible.
•
Don't pile material too high. Divide your load and make several lighter trips. Do not pile heavy loads,
such as rocks or gravel, to a height that will make the DR POWERWAGON-PREMIER top-heavy and
susceptible to tipping over.
•
Be careful going downhill and applying the Parking Brake. Squeeze the Parking Brake Lever very
slowly to avoid dumping the load.
BE CAREFUL WHEN TRANSPORTING HEAVY LOADS WITH YOUR DR POWERWAGON-PREMIER. IF YOU
APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE SUDDENLY, THE LOAD MAY SHIFT AND THE POWERWAGON MAY START
TO TIP FORWARD. BRAKE SLOWLY AND TRY TO AVOID OVERLOADING THE MOLDED BED.
IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, RELEASING THE OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVER WILL STOP THE
MACHINE. AFTER THE MACHINE STOPS, FOLLOW STEPS 2 THROUGH 4 ABOVE.