Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3OPERATION – MOTION CONTROL 3.3.1 DRIVING MACHINE
IMPORTANT: The joystick lever has to be manually moved to propel machine. Always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position to stop machine. Release the joystick and it will gradually return toward the neutral position. When the parking brake is engaged, it will lock joystick lever in the neutral position. The engine will only crank or start if parking brake lever is engaged and the blade switch is in the “OFF” position.
1.With engine running, adjust engine speed control to Rabbit or “FAST” position.
2.Release parking brake.
3.Move joystick lever carefully and slowly into desired speed position. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick carefully and slowly.
FORWARD – Move control forward. REVERSE – Move control to the rear. LEFT TURN - Move control towards left. RIGHT TURN - Move control towards right.
ZERO RADIUS TURN – Move control diagonally from neutral in desired direction. See Figure 3.10.
NEUTRAL POSITION
WARNING
DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine motion. Move motion control lever gently and with caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction.
REARWARD MOVEMENT
RIGHT
TURN
LEFT TURN
FORWARD
MOVEMENT
FIGURE 3.10
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