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Gondo
4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle
21341
Cover illustration may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit
720-051M
Operator’s Manual
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© Copyright 2004 Printed 6/30/05
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Shock Absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction Section 1: Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to its growing family of new Definitions product owners. Gondo series trucks are heavy duty utility The following terms are used throughout this manual. vehicles that have been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper set-up, IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to maintenance and safe operating practices will help you its preceding topic. Land Pride’s inte
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Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction paint. Customers can choose either a 23 cu. ft. capacity Serial Number Plate gondola style box or an 18 cu. ft. capacity tilt box with a Refer to Figure 1 standard tailgate. Choosing the hydraulic tilt option Always use serial and model number when ordering makes both boxes capable of hydraulically dumping their parts from your Land Pride dealer. The serial-number full 1800lb. payload capacity by simple activation of a plate is located on the driver’s si
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information Section 2: Important Safety Information Important: Read and understand all pages in this manual thoroughly before operating your vehicle. These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Be Aware of Signal Words Safety Symbol Signal words designate a degree or level of Look for the Safety symbol throughout this hazard seriousness. The signal words are: manual. The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL i
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information Make sure all moving parts have Inspect all parts. Make sure parts Practice Safe stopped and all system pressure is are in good condition and installed Maintenance relieved. properly. Understand procedure before Allow the engine to cool Remove build-up of grease, oil or doing work. Use proper tools and completely. debris. equipment. Refer to this manual for Disconnect battery ground cable Remove all tools and unused parts ad
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information Do not wear clothing or other articles that hangs loosely. Safe Operating Procedures Hanging clothing, long hair, jewelry etc. can catch in the The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to all tires and other rotating objects. consumers. Your Gondo has been designed with many Keep hands, feet, long hair, clothing and jewelry away built-in safety features. However, no one should operate from moving parts and obvious pinch po
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information Never use this vehicle for racing. This vehicle is designed Use extreme caution when cresting hills or when visibility to achieve ground speeds up to 17mph. Any unauthorized is limited. Proceed slowly until you are sure trail modifications intended to increase the ground speed of conditions immediately ahead are safe. this vehicle above 17mph may result in cancellation of the Keep front wheels straight when cresting hills or going ve
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information Do not smoke or use electrical devices including cell Safety Decals phones while refueling. 1. Your Gondo Heavy Duty Utility Vehicle comes equipped Always check wheel lug nut torque values two hours after with all safety decals in place. They were designed to help initial operation and two hours after each tire repair and/ you safely operate this vehicle and to serve as a reminder to or replacement. Routinely check lug nut torque valv
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information 838-492C Caution: Maximum Power Source 21440 21443a 21458 21443a 21443a 838-629C Warning: Pinch Point or Crushing Hazard 21443b 6/30/05 8 4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information 21439 838-486C Warning: General Utility Vehicle 838-489C Warning: Rollover Hazard 21439 838-491C 21439 Warning: Improper Use 9 4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M 6/30/05
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information 838-490C Caution: Stop Engine 21438 838-628C Warning: Load Rating and Trailer Towing Information 21442 838-508C Warning: Before Filling Tank with Gasoline 21441 6/30/05 10 4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M
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Table of Contents Section 2: Important Safety Information 838-444C Danger: Muffler hot 21436 20971 Warning Label Included with Seat Warning: Check Seat mounting 21345 11 4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M 6/30/05
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Table of Contents Section 3: Pre-Delivery and Check List Section 3: Pre-Delivery and Check List Each vehicle must undergo a Pre-Delivery Inspection by the Dealer. Listed below is an example of the checklist that is included with the Warranty Registration that is to be submitted to Land Pride upon Retail Sale. The Pre-Delivery Certificate and Warranty Registration must be submitted to Land Pride in order to activate the vehicle warranty. Pre-Delivery Certificate The dealer is required to complete
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Table of Contents Section 3: Pre-Delivery and Check List Dealer Delivery To Customer List ___Warranty registration form is complete. ___Owner’s Manual has been delivered to and reviewed by the customer. ___Engine Manual has been delivered to and reviewed by the customer. ___Warranty Policy limits and requirements have been explained to the customer. ___Customer has reviewed the safety video. ___Location and functions of vehicle controls have been explained. ___Fuel transportation and storage pro
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions Section 4: Operating Instructions Operator Responsibilities ! ! WARNING DANGER It is the operator’s responsibility to have read this manual Avoid injury or death from entanglement in the rotating thoroughly and to know how to operate this vehicle safely in all components and pinch points. All shields must be in place and situations. See "Section 2: Important Safety Information" secure when operating. Keep all persons away from rotating starting
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions #3 Choke Switch: Used to increase fuel mixture to help the dipstick and oil light stays on after the engine is start the engine when it is cold. Pull choke knob out running. and hold to start a cold engine. Release knob after NOTE: It is normal for the oil light to come on when the engine has started. Do not choke an engine that is ignition switch is turned on and stay on until the engine hot from operating. Engine flooding may result. To is ru
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions gear only after reaching sufficient speed and engine RPM. Continue shifting up to the next higher gear ! DANGER until highest gear is reached. Shift down one or two Sudden hard braking pressure can throw occupants forward gears if loss of engine power is noticed. causing body injury and death. Whenever possible, apply Always place gearshift in first gear when descending pressure to the brake pedal gently and increase presser slowly a steep grad
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions Steering Clean off mud residue stuck to rotating drive shafts and to Refer to Figure 4-5 the tires as quickly as possible. Mud clinging to rotating Steering: The vehicle steers by pivoting about the center parts causes and imbalance that can damage vehicle swivel yoke with the aid of a hydraulic cylinder. components. Also clean the brake drums of mud to reduce premature brake wear. IMPORTANT: Become familiar with the steering Watery Terrain cap
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Table of Contents Section 4: Operating Instructions • Does the load exceed the recommend towing capacity? Descending Steep Hills Too much weight will push the vehicle around and hinder its stopping capabilities. ! WARNING • Is the load front heavy placing too much weight on the Do not descend a steep hill with rear cargo box removed. hitch? Excessive hitch weight will make the front wheels Dangerous forward weight distribution is created. light on the ground causing you to loose steering and tra
