Warning – Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Operators Handbook User Manual
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STARTING AND DRIVING THE UTILITY VEHICLE
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3.
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5.
6.
Turn the key to ON position and
wait for the glow plug light to turn
OFF, turn the key to START
position (for improved cold
weather starting, additional key
cycles maybe required). Release
key when the engine starts.
7.
Allow engine to warm to operating
temperature.
8.
Move the gear selector lever to
Low or High gear.
9.
Release the brake pedal and slowly
press the travel control pedal in the
desired direction of travel. (The
further the pedal is pressed, the
faster the machine will move.)
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NEUTRAL
HIGH
LOW
PARK
1.
Be sure load (if any) is secured.
2.
Connect the seat belt. Adjust so
that the belt fits snug around the
lower part of your hips and over
the shoulder. Passenger must
also fasten seat belt.
3.
Put the gear selector lever in the
PARK position.
4.
Travel Control Pedal must be in
Neutral and PTO must be
disengaged (OFF).
5.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
TIP:
Engine will not start unless:
Gear selector is in Park or
Neutral, travel control pedal
is in neutral and PTO is OFF.
See Owner’s Manual for more information.
WARNING
Hitting obstructions at high speeds
can cause serious injury or death.
Always fasten seat belt when
operating.
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AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
WARNING
Keep bystanders away from the
work area. DO NOT allow riders in
the cargo box.
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START
ON
OFF
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