Golfdom, January 2017
KEEP EM RUNNING cident In addition avoid driving on steep slopes unless absolutely necessary and approach this practice with extreme caution Clear the view As with our personal vehicles its important to drive utility vehicles without any objects impeding the operators view Having a clean line of sight helps the operator navigate tight areas of the course and reduces the risk of striking low objects or damaging equipment Many vehicles intended for off road recreation have reduced line of sight while utility vehicles designed for golf courses and commercial applications feature a dash design that provides a clean unobstructed line of sight behind the wheel Opt for a vehicle with a centralized control panel on the dash This keeps all the necessary switches within reach of the operator Know what to look for Finally make sure to research the utility vehicle safety features and intended applications before Finally make sure to research the utility vehicle safety features and intended applications before investing in a fleet investing in a fleet Choose utility vehicles with features that best meet the needs of your course Always follow the storage handling and safety guidelines provided in the utility vehicles owners manual Our goal is to help make superintendents jobs easier by building functional and safe utility vehicles Its up to superintendents and their crews to implement and promote proper vehicle operation Doing so goes a long way toward creating a safer environment for everyone and everything including the turf G Matt Zaremba is the director of products and strategy of golf at Textron Specialized Vehicles which designs and manufactures Cushman utility vehicles TERRA FloAT AiR Spiker Seeder Visit our Booth 2510 at the GIS Show wiedenmannusa com 9127903004 SIMPLY THE Best January 2017 Golfdom 31 Golfdom com
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