70 HOW TO OPERATE
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Stopping the E ngine
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Release the throttle
pedal completely.
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Put the gear shift lever into the “N” (neutral) posi-
tion.
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Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
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Turntheignitionswitchtothe“OFF”position.
Parking the Mule
WARNING
Operating or parking the vehicle near
flammable materials can cause a fire, and
can result in property damage o r severe
personal injury.
Do not idle or park your vehicle in an
area where tall or dry vegetation, or other
flammable materials coul d come into con-
tact with the muffler or exhaust pipe.
WARNING
The engine and exhaust system get ex-
tremely hot during normal operation and can
cause serious burns.
Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or
muffler during operation or after stopping
the engine.
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Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTICE
Avoid parking on steeply inclined surfaces.
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When the engi
ne has stopped, apply the parking
brake to h e lp preven t the vehicle from rolling .