SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1.13.Check Cargo Bed. Cargo bed must be lowered and securely latched. Tailgate should be closed and latched. Tailgate support cables must be installed and secured.
2.1.14.Check Safety Interlocks for proper function:
1.Engine must not crank unless Transmission is in Neutral and Brake is fully depressed.
2.Engine must begin to die if operator leaves seat without setting parking brake and shifting
Transmission into Neutral.
3 *. Engine must begin to die if Powerlink™ Generator speed control is engaged without setting parking brake and shifting Transmission into Neutral. (* Equipped models only)
DO NOT operate machine unless all safety interlocks are functioning properly.
2.1.15.Check Parking Brake. Parking Brake must hold when engaged. Refer to Section 2.2.2 – Controls
– Function and Operation, Park Brake. DO NOT operate machine if brake is not adjusted and functioning properly; refer to Section 4.2 – “Adjustment and Repairs, Service Brake and Park Brake Adjustment”.
2.2CONTROLS – FUNCTION AND OPERATION
2.2.1.Service Brake. Depress Brake Pedal to slow or stop machine. Apply a steady firm force to the pedal. Avoid sudden stops. Always release Accelerator Pedal before applying brake. Allow extra stopping distance when traveling down slopes, carrying loads or towing. Apply brake when traveling down slopes to maintain safe speed. To avoid skidding and loss of control, do not operate machine on loose or slippery surfaces or where traction is doubtful.
2.2.2.Park Brake. To engage or set the park brake: 1) Pull park brake knob up and hold. See Figure 2.3.
2) Depress Brake Pedal firmly. There will be a clicking sound as the pedal is depressed indicating that the brake has engaged the lock mechanism. Two clicks should be sufficient to hold the machine.
To disengage or release the park brake:
1) Depress brake pedal firmly while pushing park brake knob down. See Figure 2.3.
2) Release pedal.
WARNING
DO NOT park machine on slopes. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop machine. Stop engine. Set park brake. Shift transmission to neutral and remove key before leaving the machine for any reason.
PARK BRAKE
KNOB (PULL
TO ENGAGE,
PUSH TO
DISENGAGE)
FIGURE 2.3
2.2.3.Transmission Shift Lever. The shift lever has three positions. It controls the direction of travel only (not speed). Move the shift lever to the front slot for forward (F). Move the shift lever to the back slot for reverse (R). Place the shift lever in the center slot for neutral (N). See Figure 2.4. The shift lever must be placed in neutral (and the brake pedal fully depressed) for the engine to crank and start. The machine must be at a complete stop and the engine at idle before shifting. Do not race engine and then shift into gear. Move the shift lever with a quick and positive motion to avoid grinding gears.
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT LEVER
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
FIGURE 2.4
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to shift gears with machine in motion. Bring machine to a complete stop before shifting. DO NOT shift gears until engine has returned to idle speed. DO NOT race engine and shift gears.
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