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Section 1: Introduction
4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
Land Pride welcomes you to its growing family of new
productowners.Gondoseries trucksareheavydutyutility
vehicles that have been designed with care and built by
skilled workers using quality materials. Proper set-up,
maintenance and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from this vehicle.
Safety First
Land Pride is fully aware of the need for safe operating
procedures aroundall ofour equipment. Wehope you will
make a sincere effort to put safety above all other
priorities. The Gondo is designed and built for serious
work, recreation and enjoyment; however, improper and
irresponsible operation could result in serious injury or
death. Since this is an off-road vehicle, operators will
seldom see the road safety and warning signs they are
accustomed to seeing on highways and public streets.
This places additional responsibility on the driver to
operate this vehicle well within the safe operational limits
and capabilities of the unit.
This manualhas been prepared toinstruct youin the safe
and responsible operation of your Gondo. Please read
andabide by allsafetyalertinformation about thisvehicle.
If you do not understand any part of this manual, contact
your local dealer for additional information and
clarification. As the operator of this piece of equipment,
you are in complete control. Only you can prevent an
accident from happening!
Using This Manual
•
Prior to any vehicle operation it is absolutely essential
that you read and comprehend each section in this
manualtodevelopanunderstandingofyourvehicleand
safetypractices.Afterreviewingthismanual,storeitina
dry and easily accessible place for future reference.
• The Operator’s Section is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
• The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
• To order a newOperator’s or Parts Manualcontact your
authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded,
free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com
orprintedfromtheLandPride Service&SupportCenter
by your dealer.
Terminology
Right-hand and left-hand as used in this manual are
determined by facing the direction the vehicle will travel
while in use unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this manual.
Application
Models Covered
4400EX
Getting Acquainted with your Gondo
The Land Pride Gondo is an extreme utility vehicle
designed exclusively for off-road use. It is not designed,
properly equipped, or licensed to be safely operated on
public streets and highways. This 2200lb. payload hauler
is designed to carry two people in the cab and a generous
amount of cargo, gear, and supplies safely and
conveniently over extremely difficult or rough terrain.
The Gondo features center articulating power steering
coupled with a pivoting interactive frame for unexcelled
terrain hugging capability and maximum traction. Traction
capabilitiesare evenfurther maximizedwith incorporation
of full-time shaft driven four-wheeled drive. The Gondo is
poweredby the proven624cc 20hp KohlerCommand Pro
Series Engine and a fully automotive 4 or 5 speed
synchromesh manual transmission. Engaging the eight-
inchmanualclutchdeliverspowertothe automotivegrade
front and rear open differentials.
TheGondoisequipped withhighlydependablefourwheel
hydraulically activated automotive drum type brakes. A
manual park brake is included as standard equipment.
Engine braking is inherently available through the
standard transmission when needed for traveling down
steepor slipperyand treacherousgrades.Allfourtiresare
26x12-12 4-ply and are available with turf or bar type
tread.
The Gondo frame is tractor tough and constructed out of
welded and formed heavy wall tubing that is coated with a
durable blacksatin powder paint finish. A certified rollover
protection system (ROPS) with seat belts is standard
equipment. (But may be left off by customer’s choosing.)
The console body and optional cab are constructed of
extratoughfiberglasswithanattractivegelcoatfinish.The
high capacity cargo beds are made of welded and formed
heavygauge sheet metal finished with blacksatin powder
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to
its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this
information should be read and noted before
continuing.
NOTE: A specialpoint of information thatthe operator
must be aware of before continuing.
