Operation
Choke Control
Located on the front control console right of the PTO engagement switch.
The choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. Moving the choke lever forward will put the choke in the “ON” position and moving the choke lever to the rear, to the detent, will put the choke in the “OFF” position. Do Not run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position.
Figure 5
1. | Choke | 8. | Fuel gauge |
2. | RH Motion control lever | 9. | PTO engagement switch |
3. | LH Motion control lever | 10. | Throttle |
4. | Front Reference/Speed | 11. | Deck lift handle |
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5. | Park brake lever | 12. | Fuel cap |
6. | Message display | 13. | |
7. | Ignition switch | 14. | Platform latch |
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Throttle Control
Located on the RH side of the front control console (red lever) (see Figure 5).
The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving the throttle lever forward will increase engine speed and moving the throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed. Moving the throttle forward into the detent is full throttle.
Front Reference/Speed Control Bar
Located in front of the motion control levers (see Figure 5).
The front reference/speed control bar controls the maximum forward speed and is infinitely variable from approximately
Park Brake Lever
Located on left side of unit, just to the front of the LH motion control lever (see Figure 5).
The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels.
Note: The LCD indicator appears in the message display on the front console when the park brake is engaged (see Figure 5 and Figure 7).
To engage the brake, pull the lever rearward.
To release, push the lever forward.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.
Park brake must be disengaged before moving motion control out of neutral or engine will kill.
Ignition Switch
Located on the LH side of the front control console (see Figure 5).
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. The switch has three positions “OFF”, “ON” and “START”. Insert key into switch and rotate clockwise to the “ON” position. Rotate clockwise to the next position to engage the starter (key must be held against spring pressure in this position). Allow the key to return to the “ON” position immediately after the engine starts.
Figure 6
1. Off | 3. Start |
2.On
Note: To start the engine, place the LH motion control lever in neutral, the RH motion control
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