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Operator's Manual
Wilderness
ATV
Renegade
ZTR
NO PERSON SHOULD
OPERATE A RENEGADE
3OO ZTR
BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL
THROROUGHLY.
IF
ANY PORTION
OF THIS IIIANUAL
IS NOT CLEARLY
UNDERSTOOD,
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
DEALER OR
WILDERNESS ATV.
LLC IMIiIEDIATELY.
300
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RENEGADE
3OO ZTR
The
information and
suggestions
you
will find
in this manual
will enable
you
to
obtain the safest
performance,
dependability,
ecolomy, and pleasure
from your
Renegade
300 ZTR. Read this manual
cafefully and immediately.
You,
and everyone who
uses
your
Renegade 300 ZTR,
should study the vehicle
operating information
thoroughly.
Note
the safety wamings and comply
with them to help
avoid injury
to
yourselfor
othe$.
Your local
Wildemess ATV
dealer should
perform
vehicle service.
They are also
the fiIst
point
of contact for
any replacement parts
and aftermarket
accessodes. If
no
dealer is
available to
you, please
contact
us directly.
Wildemess ATV,
LLC reserves the right
to make design
and specification
changes,
additions, and improvements,
in its
products
without notice
and without
incurring
obligation to install them
on
products
already
manufactrued.
SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
Additional
Opemtor's Manuals,
as well as illustrated
Parts Book and
Service
Manuals are available from
the Wildemess
ATV Service Department
-
202 Travis
Ln.,
Waukesha,
WI 53189. A minimum
charge is made
for these
publications;
prices
are
available
on rcquest. Always
provide
the VEHICLE
SERIAL NUMBER
when
requesting
publications.
SAFETY
The
purpose
of safety symbols i$
to attract
your
attetrtion
to
possible
dangers,
Tbe
symbols and the
explanatiotrs with them
deserye
your
careful
attention and
utrderstatrding. Safety warnings,
by themselves,
do not elimitrate
any datrger; the
instructions
orwarnings they
provide
lre not substitutes
for
proper
accidetrt
Drevention measures.
WARNING indicates
a
potentially
hazardous
situation which. ifnol
avoided. could regult in d$th
GAUTION
CAUTION
indicates a
potentially
hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
may result in
minor or moderate
injury. lt may also be
used to
aleri
against unsafe
practices
"DANGER"
indicales
an imminently hazardous
siluelion which.
if not avotded. will result
in death
or serious
injury.
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Weight:
Capacity:
Ground Pressure:
VEHICLE
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Generac
30 HP, air cooled 4-cycle
OHVI V-Twin
922
cc industrial engine with
overhead valves
3,000-hour engine life.
Drive System: Twin
Sauer/Danfoss hydrostatic
transmission
with
gear
reduction
unit and completely enclosed
drive
system.
Capacities: Fuel
tank:
Transmission:
Transmission
Oil Soecifi cation:
Electrical:
12-volt battery
100 AMP Alternator
2 halogen headlights
& 2 halogen reversing
lights
2 taillights
'12
Volt
power
outlet & cigarette lighter
1
,640
lbs.
800 lbs.
Unloaded: .65
psi
With operator: .74
psi
With 2
persons
and 200 lbs.: .89
psi
Length: 106"
Width:
62"
Height:
72"
Dimensions:
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INTRODUCTION
Your Wilderness ATV
vehicle is the result ofyears
ofexperience in designing,
and engineering vehicles for industry
and
pleasure.
With
proper
ca-re, your
Renegade 300
ZTR
will give
the same long, dependable service you
would expect.
The Renegade 300 ZTR featues
one-piece rubber tracks with
steel belt
rcinforcement and molded double drive lugs
for maximum traction and minimum ground
pressue,
a low center of
gavity
for stability,
and ample room for
passengers
and
equipment. The
single
T-handle
allows fot zero-radius
tums along with speed, direction
and braking control when the
engine
is
operating and clutch is engaged.
Power is supplied by a Generac
30 horsepower, air-cooled, V-Twin, 922
cc
industrial engine with
electric start. The engine is coupled
with a transmission that
features two Sauer/Danfoss hydrostatic
ddves that allow each track to
be controlled
indeDendentlv.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Vehicle Identifi
cation
Numbers
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
The Wilderness ATV
dealer network can supply service and replacemenr
components. Ifno dealer is available,
contact us directly.
WARRANry
SERVICE
Should
your
Renegade
require seNice that appears to
by under wananty, take it to
your
authorized Wildemess ATV dealer.
He will make the necessary repairs
and retum
parts
to the factory with a completed
Warranty Request.
The following
points
should be followed when
requesting a waranty tepair:
1. An authorized
Wildemess ATV dealer MUST
perform
all warranty
work.
2. Warranty service can be
obtained from any authorized dealer, however, it is
best
to have
the work
peformed
by the dealer who
originally sold the vehicle.
ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANry
Provisions
ofthe wananty will not apply to:
1. Vehicles
subjected to misuse, accident, neglect, alteratioff, or used for racing
DUmOSeS,
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2.
Pickup and delivery of vehicle, mechanics travel
time, and removal on non-
Wildemess ATV
accessories
3. Used or secondhand vehicles. The
waranry applies to the odginal
purchaser
only.
4. Damage to
the tracks or suspension system due to
excessive opemtion on
hard,
paved
surfaces.
5. Damage due to impact, upset
or towing.
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILIry
Nonnal maintenance
seryica afld rcplacement of service items
are the
responsibility ofthe owner and
such are
not
considered defects in material
and
workmanship within the terms of the Warranty. Individual
operating habits and usage
contribute to $e need for mdnlenance
service.
To validate the warranty it is
the owner's responsibility to:
1. Maintain all components in
proper
adjustrnent.
2. Have
all
recommended
services
performed
as requircd.
Normal rnaintenance
services are, but not limited to: Adjustments,
tune-up
and air cleaner service.
Service items not covered by warranty include,
but are not limited to: Spark
plugs,
belts and oi1 filters.
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OPERATION
The Relegade 300 ZTR is a vehicle
that requires a
great
degree
ofcare andjudgment
dudrg operation. It should be kept in mind
that while the Renegade is
designed to
operate in rcugh terain, this same fact allows for
the
possibility
ofa hazardous
condition
developing at any time. Safe
operation of the Renegade must
be based on the
understanding of the vehicle's limitations,
thorough knowledge ofthe controls
and their
flnctions.
and lhe operator-s
good
judgment
and experience.
CAUTION
IF A SITUATION
SHOULDARISE WHERE THE
OPEMTOR
IS NOT CERTAIN OF THE VEHICLE'S
ABILITY
TO TRAVERSE A CERTAIN TERRAIN
OR
OBSTACLE SAFELY,IT SHOULO
BE AVOIDED,
CONTROLS
Read this section carefully and try each
control on
your
vehicle before attempting
to
operate
it
f,ngine Speed Control
The
l}lrottle
lever
is located on the left side ofthe conhol panel.
The lever adjusts
the speed ofthe engine. Pushing
the lever forward will increase engine
speed while
pulling
it back will decrease ergine RPM.
Reverse Lockout
The lockout must be depressed before
the
T-handle
can be moved to the
REVERSE
position.
The reverse lockout is a
spring-loaded mechanism that will
auloinatically spdng back once the T-handle moves back to
the STOP
position.
Choke
The
choke
is
used during engine stading and warm-up. Moving the
lever forward
will tum
the
choke off, while pulling
it back will tum it on, thus enriching the
fuel supply
to the engine.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch will only
operate
with
the
proper
key. The switch has three
Dositions: OFF. ON. and START.
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Clutch Switch
The clutch switch will
engage or disengage the clutch
between the engine
and
transmission. With the engine mnning, placing
the switch in the
ON
position
will engage
the clutch and
allow the vehicle to be opeiated
by the T-handle. Tuming
the switch OFF
releases hydraulic
presswe
in
the transmission and
the vehicle cannot
be opemted.
Reverse
Lights Switch
The reverse light
switch allows the operator to
tum the rcar halogen lights
ON/OFF when the ignition switch is
in th€ ON
position.
Lighter
You Renegade
300 ZTR is equipped with
a standard 12V cigarette lighter.
This
lighter may be removed to
provide
an additional l2V
poweryoint
for accessory items.
Powerpoint
A 12V
powerpoint
is located
on the right side ofthe dash- The powerpoint
offers
standard I 2V power
for accessory items.
Automatic
Sprocket Lock
The lock
is located directly behind
the right drive sprocket. It
disengages
automatically when the hydraulic pressure
reaches operating
level, aid engages when
the
hydraulic pressure
drops.
T-HANDLE
The vehicle will react directly in proportion
to the movement ofthe T-handle; i.e.,
and
erratic,
jerking
motion
on the T-handle will
provide
that type
of
motion.
Hold the Thandle lightly and move it slowly whenever
possible.
CORRECT
T.HANDLE ADJUSTIVIENT IS CRITICAL
FOR SAFE
VEHICLE OPERATION. INCORRECT
ADJUSTII4ENT CAN
CAUSE ERRATIC VEHICLF
RESPONSE ANO POSSIBLE
TIPOVER,
s70P
This
position prevents
the
movemenl
ofthe vehicle when
the engine is running ANI)
the clutch is engaged. When operating,
gradually
rctum the T-handle
to this
position
to
Drovide a smooth stoD.
A
GAUTION
THE T-HANDLE CONTROLS
THE VEHICLE ONL\
WHEN THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING ANDTHE
CLUTCH
IS ENGAGED,
NEVERATTEMPTTO COAST OR PULL
VEIiICLE
DOWNHILL.
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FORWARD
Moving
the T-handle forward starts the
vehicle moving forward. Twisting
the T-handle
causes the vehicle to turn.
As the haldle is
advanced forward. the vehicle
soeed
increases. Move the handle forward
slowly ro alloq lhe
engine lime to reJp;nd.
Thrusting
the handle forward
quickly
will offer a situation
similar to rapidly releasing
the
clutch ofan automobile.
Power is demanded
too
quickly
and the engine
is stalled. Thc
terrain
being traveled and vehicle load
will determine how far
the T-handle can
be
adyanced. As the engine begins to lose
RPM or
"lug
down", pull
the T-handle back
slowly
until the engine retums to its original
speed. This
procedure
simulates shifting to
a lower
gear
in a conventional
transmission. The vehicle
speed is decreased
and more
power
is supplied to the drive
system. While the vehicle
is being driven, the
T-haodle
must
be continually adjusted as the
tenain changes. Always try
to maintain a coNtant
engine RPM. Allow
the engine to
"run
fteely",
avoid overworking
or
"lugging"
the
engine. Depending on terrain
conditions,
(deep
snow, ma$h,
etc.) it may not be
possible
to opeEte the vehicle with the T-handle
fully advanced.
REYERSE
Deprcss the ,Reuelse toclro?t
and
pull
the T-handle back
slowly. Driving techdquc
should be consistent with forward motion.
Move the handle
slowly and allow the engine
time to respond.
GAUTION
WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE, THE
T-HANDLE
ACTION FOR TURNING IS
REVERSED.
IVOVE THE
T-HANDLE SLOWLY FOR
CONTROLLED IIIOVEMENT.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
A tracked vehicle, by its very nature, requircs
the use ofoperating techniques
and
procedwes
that are unfamilia(
to most
people
used to
driving wheeled vehicles. This
means that a
person
intending
to operate this vehicle must allow
ample time to become
familiar
with the controls and the chamcteristics
ofthe machine.
Before attempting
to drive on rough terrain, the
operator should drive the vehicle
on level, unobstucted tenain
until he/she is acquainted with the Renegade's
controls and
particular
handling characteristics. Be
sure the use of each control is understood
completely.
It is the
purpose
ofthis section to inform and instruct prospective
Renegade
operators in an effort to help them
use it safely. Read the operator's
manual thoroughly
before
using the machine.
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T RAC KED VEH I
C LE CH ARACTER'ST'CS
Tracked
vehicles
posses
ce.tain inherent
featues not found
on standard four-
wheeled
vehicles. For instance,
a standard
vehicle will hit
bottom when
the wheels
on
either end are driven over
a drop-off. In
many cases this
v/ill stop the vehicle
motion and
give
irnmediate
waming.
A tracked vehicle,
however, will
continue
on
without
any waming
until its center
of
graviry
passes
across
an imaginary line
drawn staight up from
the firthermost point
of
support with
the
gound.
lt will
then drop SUDDENLY. (See
ittustrarion).
THIS
WILL
HAPPEN EVEN
AT THE VERY
SLOWEST SPEEDS.
VEHICLE
CENT€R OF
ORAVITY
FURTHERMOST
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A tracked
vehicle
can climb
or descend steep
slopes, so steep
in fact that
the
vehicle
can tip
over, forward
OR backward
before it loses
traction. Tip-over
occrus when
the
vehicle's center
ofgravity
passes
across an imaginary
line drawn
slaighr
up from the
furthermost point
of support
with the
grcund.
VEHICLE
CENTER OF
GRAVITY
\
runtnenuosr
POINT
OF SUPPORT
When the vehicle's
center
of
gravity
passes
this
point,
the vehicles will
tip
over SUDDf,NLY.
THE TOLLOWING
CONDITIONS
REQUIRE
SPECIAL
CAUTION
WHILE
OPERATING THE
!'EHICLE.
ATWAYS
AE AWARE OF FUEL AND
TRANSMISSION FLUID
LEVELS. V!}]EN
ENGINE STOPS OR TFANSMISS
ON FLUID
LEVEL OROPS \,ERY
LOW THE VEHICLE CONTROL
SYSIEM
BECOMES
INOPEMNVE VEHICLE
W LL FREE WHEEL
]l]IS SITUANON
CqN BECOME HAZARDOUS
WHILE OPERANNC
2.
IJNFAMILIAR TERRAIN:
Snow, water, tall grass,
etc., can hide
dangerous
obstacles. Caution
must be taken
when operating the vehicle
in these
conditions.
ICE:
Never attempt to cross
a frozen body
of water unless you
ate sure the
ice will
support
the vehicle's weight.
Be sure to
allow for the extra
weight ofpassengers
and accessories.
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WATER:
When operating in marsh
areas, shallow
streams, mud, etc., keep
in mind the
Renegade is
NOT a boat and
will not float.
HILL CR.ESTS:
Ifyou are unsrue
oftlrc terrain on
the other side, come
to a complete
stop and
visually
check the area
before descending.
THE
RENEGADE WILL NOT
FLOAT, DO
NOT
ATTE
I\4 FT TO OPE RATE
TH E VEH ICLE IN
WATER HIGHER
THAN THE TOP OFTHE
TRACKS OR WATER
OF UNKNOWN DEPTh.
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5.
UP OR DOWNHILL
TRAVEL:
Vehicle
operation
on slopes prcsents
an obvious
opportunity
for the vehicle
to tip
over. This type ofoperation
demands
constant anendon
to changes in
tenain and
the ability
to anticipate and
avoid
possible
hazards. This
ability can
only be
CAUTION
DUE
TO THE D FFERENCE
BETWEEN UPHILL
AND
DOWNHILL
TIP PO NTSAND
TRACKED VEHICLE
!ARAC
IFPIST
CS, T-E V-LIC-E
CAN\O- AI WAYS
FELY
OESCEND A
SLOPE ALONG THE
gAME
LINE
TRAVEL
USED TO DRIVE
UP
developed through
careful study
ofthe
points
loted
in this section
and a slow,
planned
effort on the
operator's
pan
to become
proficient.
The most effective guard
against
hazards while
operating
on slopes, especjally
dudng
do*rhill operation,
is to keep
the vehicle speed
very slow. The
Renegade's
unique control
system allows
the very slo.[,est
ofspeeds, The
feature
gives
rhc
operalor the ability
lo creep-'1he
machine when necessary.
In
some
instances, it may
be safer to descend
a hill backwards
depending
on the location
oI the center of
gravity.
load. and accessories.
The design specifications
for the
Renegade 300 ZTR
require that
the vehicle have
enough traction and power
to climb
extemely steep
angles, however, it
can be
dangerous
to actually use
the machine on realJife
hills
or slopes of25 degrees
or
less. Obviously,
the steeper the
slope, the
grealer
hazard oftipping
over.
ln
some
ways
this can be
compared to using
an aulomobile for which
lhe
specifications
show a maximum
speed of 120
miles
per
hour. The
car may be
capable ofthat
speed in the harlds
ofprofessional
driver on an ideal,
closed
course, but it would
be exftemely dangerous
fof the
average ddver to
use an),thirl8
approaching that ma\imum
speed capability
ori a reallife road.
Just as the fast car has
more speed
capability than can
safely be used
under real
road
conditions,
your
Renegade
has more climbing
capabiliq
than can safely
be
used ir real terain
conditions.
For instance, the
Renegade can climb
a steeper hill
than it can safely
descend. A skilled
operator may
take advantage
ofthe
Renegade's ability
to climb a steep
slope, knowing that he
must descend
by a
more
modeBte route or in reverse.
The less
caulious ot less
expe enced operator,
on the other hand,
having climbed
the hill mighr
simply tum the vehicle
around
and attempt to descend
by the same path possibly
with
disashous results.
In the
example ofthe fast
car, it is
possible
to provide
a reasonable
level of safety
tbr the driver
and others by setting
a speed limit
on the
public
roads
-
a speed far
below the maximum
speed ofwhich the
car is capable.
A simila.
approach to safe operation
would caution
owners against using
their
Renegade vehicles
on slopes steeper
than some arbitrary limits
(such
as 20
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degrees) well
below the maximum
slope which the
Renegade is capable
of
climbing or descending
under ideal
conditions.
This approach,
although
good
in principle,
is
practically
impossible
to
p€ctice.
Setting a slope steepness
limit that guarantees
safe
operation regardless
ofhow
The vehicle is used
could cause a false
sense of security
and
potentially
dangerous
situations.
Because the Renegade
is routinely
exposed to a variery
ofoperating
hazards, many variables
enter into
any determination
ofwhat is safe
usage.
Vehicle
stability on a hill, for
example, is determined
not only
by the
general
slope ofthe hill
but also by teffain
conditions
(rocks,
ditches, logs, drop-offs,
etc.)
and by the nature
ofthe hill surface
(gravel,
sand,
grass,
snow, rock, etc.),
the
payload
which the vehicle
is carrying, the
manner in which
the
payload
is
distributed
within the vehicle,
attachments and
accessories which have
been
added to the vehicle,
and so forth.
Similarly, driving technique
and its effect
on vehicle stability
enters into the
determination ofwhat
constitutes a safe slope.
Excessive speed,
sudden braking,
choice ofpath all can be critical.
The following illustrations
depict some situations
in which the Renegade
can be
expected to tip over. Variations in
speed, loading, tenain
and vehicle condition
must all be analyzed
to determine whether
or not a specific
obstacle can be
traversed. If itr doubt,
do not attempt.
UPHILL OPERATION
It is comnon to see
a situation where natural
erosion has caused the very
top ofa
bank or hill to rise sharply. Always
check for this condition
before attempting
to
climb any such type terrain. The Renegade
could climb
up to a
point
at which it
falls over
backward.
It is
also very important to check for
this terrain condition
before
going
doran over
the edge of a bank
or drop-off.
The same situation can occur
where an embedded
object is
pulled
from the
ground.
The
vehicle track may
"grab"
a rock or log. As the
object emerges fiom
the
grourd,
rolling
urder the track, the vehicle
could climb to the
point
at which it
falls over backward.
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6.
DOWNHILL
OPERATION
Ifthe Renegade is
driven down a
slope and the tracks
are stopped
suddenly, the
vehicle's
exceptional traction
may cause it
to tip over forward.
Remember,
when
operating the
T-handle,
$adually
rctum it to the
STOP
position
to
provide
a
smooth stop.
A tip-over
situation can
occur when the Renegade
encounterc
an obstacle while
traveling down
a slope. Variations
likely to occur
in natural teffain,
the approach
to the obstacle, operator
skill,
and
loading
ofthe Renegade
may increase
the
relative
size ofthe obstacle
or steepness
of tie slope, which
could result in
a tip-
over.
DROP-OFFS:
Drop-offs
small enough to
be safely negotiated
should be approached
very slowly
and should be
attempted from a
standstill.
]F VEHICLE MOTION ISABRUPTLY
OECREASED OR
STOPPED,
(D(AMPLE:
I-HANDLE IVOVED
TO STOP
OOS
-
O\ E'IGINF OR HYDFAL
LIC SYS'EM
|AILURO
THE RENEGAOE
CAN T P OVER FORWARD.
TH S
POSSIBILITY BE@MES
GREATER AS THE VEHICLE
SPEEO INCREASES
ANO/OR DOWNSLOPE
INCREASES
This illustration demonstuates
a drop-offsituation
in which
the Renegade
can be
expected to flip, Variations
likely occur in
natural tenain,
the approach to the
OPEMTE TI-]E RENEOADEWITH
EXTREME CARE
AT ALL
TIMESANDONANY
SLOPE
SLOPESSTEEPER TIiAN
20'
SHOULD
BE REGARDED AS E(REMELY
I-]AZARDOUS
APPROACHED W TH
ASSOLUTE CAUTION
obstacle, operator
skill, and loading
ofthe Renegade may inqease
the relative
size ofthe drop-off
or the steepness
of the slope, which could
cause a tip-ovet.
An impofiant
vadable in detemining
if a
given
obstacle
will cause the Renegade
to tip over is the
vertical distance between
the last
point
of
contact and the new
point
of support. Note
that the new
point
of
support can be on level
ground,
a
downhill slope, or a steeper
do&rhill slope. The
apparent size of the obstacle
or
drop-off is not
the same as the drop it
causes. Among the many
other variables
are the steepness
ofthe slope, size ofthe
obstacle causing the drop,
the shape of
the
last point
ofsupport,
the
load
caried in the machine,
initial speed, rightness
of
the track,
traction, symmetry ofthe
obstacle to the machine,
and operator skill and
judgnent.
If in
doubt, do not attempt.
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SIDEHILL OPERATION
This illustation
shows how &iving
over an obstacle
with the uphill
track or into a
hole
with the dorrhill
track can cause
the vehicle to tip
over sideways.
Slippery
surfaces
like snow, ice, ftozen
sand, and loose
gravel
can also
be dangerous. It
is
possible
to slide
into a tree, rock,
or offthe edge
ofa cliff
given
the
conditions.
SUDDEN
STOPS:
Sudden stops
should be avoided
whenever
possible.
Always move
the T-handle
to the stop
position
slowly and bring
the vehicle to
a contolled stop.
8.
9.
OBSTACLES OR EXTREME
CHANGES
IN TERRAIN:
When &iving
up or down slopes, keep
in mind that
the extra angle needed
to
ctoss over an obstacle
or exteme change
in tenain could
cause
you
to
pass
the
vehicles
tip-point. This situation
also applies
to side-hill opeiarion.
SUDOEN
STOPS WHILE DESCENDINGA
SLOPE CAN
CAUSE !€I'I ICLE
TO T P OVER FORWARD
WHICH
COULD
RESUL]
IN
SEE.OUS
IN.LRY OR DEATH Tr]IS
POSSIBILITY BECOIMES
GREATER AS TNEVEHICLE
SPEED
AND/OR OESCENT ANGIE INCREASES,
OBSTACLES, SOMEOFWH
CH MIGHTBE
DR VEN OVER
SAFELY WHILE ON
IEVELTERRA]N, CAN CAUSE A
HAZARDOUS
@NDITION WHILE OPERATING
ON
SLOPES,
10. BANKS & f,RODED
AREAS:
It is extremely
common to see a
situation where natural
€rosion has caused the
very top of a bank
or hill to rise sharply.
Always check for this
condition before
attEmpting to climb any
such type of terrain. It
is also very imporiant
to check for
this condition
b€fore
going
over
the edge ofa bank or
drop-off
OPERATING VEHICLE AT ANGLES
APPROACHING
THE TIP.OVER POINT,
IEHICLE SPEEO SI.]OULD
BE KEPT
Y
SLOW AND THE OPERATOR
SHOULD BE
EXTREMELYALERT
FOR CHANGES 1N TERRAIN.
11. OPERATION
with
"THROWN"
TRACKS:
In
the event that a
portion
of
track slips off, it will most likely
occur at the rear,
with the
track moving toward the
body.
In
lhis instance, it is usually possible
to
"drive"
the track
back into
place.
Move
the vehicle forward
slowly and make a gradual
tum in the
dircction ofthe stipped
track.
(Right
track
off: right tum, left rrack
off= left turn) DO
NOT back up,
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as this will
usually cause the front
of the track
to run off.
12. PARICNG THE VEHICLE
Your Renegade
vehicle is equipped
with a device
known
as a.,sprocket
Lock,'.
This sprocket lock
engages automatically
when
hydraulic
ptessure
drops and
disengages when hydraulic pressue
teaches
operating
condition.
Eogaging the
clutch will increase
hydraulic pressure
irl
the system, therefore
disengaging
the
sprocket lock. Always
make
sure the T-handle
is in the STOP
position
Drior
ro
engaging
the clutch.
If the Renegade
is
parked
on a
slope,
pressure
on the sprocket
lock
pin
may
prevent
its disengagem€nt
vr'hen
the clutch is engaged.
Ifthis
occurs, simply
move the machine
slightly upgade to
allow the drive
sprccket teeth
to back away
from the
pin,
It will then release.
When
parking
on a
slope, it is best to
park
the Renegade
across, not
up or down,
the slope
with the right
(sprocket
lock side)
tack on the.uphill
side. Ifthe
right
track is not
on the uphill side,
the left track could
tum after the
hydnulic
pressure
drops, allowing
the vehicle to move
as illustrated.
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STABILITY INFORMATION
Tests were
conducted to determine
the maximum
suggested operating
angies that
the Renegade should encounter.
The addition
ofaccessory items, passengers,
and
payload
will rcduce the
stability level ofthe machine
and should
be taken into
consideEtion.
Exceeding the suggested
operating angles
may cause the vehicle
to tip
over which
could rcsult in serious injury
or death.
Uphill
Downhill
Side hill
25
25"
25"
GAUTION
THESE IESTS
WERE PERFOR]!1ED
NA
LABORATORY ENV RONIVIENT
ACTL.]AL FIELD
TERRAIN
ANO VEHICLE SPEED ARE
CONDITIONS
THAT MUST BE IAKEN
INTO CONS DERATON
DUR NG OPERATION
OPERATING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
l. Allow
passengen
only in seats
provided. (Maximum
of 4
people)
2. Fasten seat belts while vehicle
is in motion.
3. Keep hands
and feet inside vehicle.
4. Never attempt to
operate the vehicle from
anFvhere other than
the ddver's seat.
5. Avoid unnecessary
sudden stops. Always return
the T-handle to the
top
position
slowly with light
prcssure.
6. Avoid
quick
tums. uhich
may injure unsuspecring passengers.
7. Never leave machine
while clutch is engaged.
Tum off the machine
when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
8. Park sideways on slopes.
PRE.START
CHECKLIST
Each time the Renegade 300 ZTR
is to be used, the
operator should walk around
the
vehicle
to make a visual check to
ensure all operating
parts
are in
order.
l. Check tuel level, This
is especially important ifthe
vehicle is to be
used in rough
terratn or m remote ateas.
2. Check transmission
oil
level.
Low oil level
or
incorrect
oil mixture mav
sausc
hydraulic system failure.
3. Check sprocket lock. When
engine is not running, the pin
should be extended
to
engage the drive sprocket teeth.
All nuts and bolts should in place
and tight.
4.
Check drive sprockers for *ear.
missing or bent teelh.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
l. Place T-handle
in STOP
position.
2. If engine is cold,
move choke to
ON
position.
3 .
Move thrcttle
position
to SLOW.
4. Make
sure clutch is tumed
OFF.
5. Tum ignition
switch to start
position
until engine
stais, then release
the key and it
vr'ill rctum to the
ON
position.
6, If engine does not stan
immediately, adju$
choke and/or
throttle
positions.
Adjustments will
depend on
opemtor becoming familiar
with starting
a cold or
warm engrne.
7. Once started, allow engine
to warrn
up at a moderate speed
just
above idle.
As
the engine warms up, move
the choke to
the OFF
position.
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