Operation

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Controls

Steering Levers

Located in the center in front of the seat.

Pulling back on the steering levers, progressively slows, then reverses the direction of travel of the respective drive wheels.

By moving both steering levers an equal amount back, the machine can be slowed down or travel backward in a straight line.

Steering is controlled by varying the position of the steering levers relative to each other.

Speed Control Lever

Located on right hand console.

The speed control lever sets maximum forward speed.

Moving speed control lever rearward to the neutral position places the drive system in neutral.

Choke Control

Located on right hand console.

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 will put the choke in the “OFF” position. DO NOT run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position.

Throttle Control

Located on right hand console.

The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving throttle lever forward will increase engine speed and moving throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed.

Brake Lever

Located on left side of unit, between the seat and console.

The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels.

Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.

Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake.

The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.

Ignition Switch

Located on the right hand console.

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).

Note: Brake must be engaged, speed control lever rearward (neutral position) and PTO disengaged to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)

Hour Meter

Located on the right hand console.

The hour meter is connected to a pressure switch installed in the engine block and it records the number of hours that the engine has run. If the ignition switch is left on without engine running, hour meter will not run.

Note: This switch is not a low oil sensor and will not alert the operator if the engine oil is low.

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

Located in fuel line by fuel tank and fuel filter (accessible by raising the hopper).

The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days, during transport to and from the jobsite, and when parked inside a building.

Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off the fuel. rotate the valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn on the fuel.

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0, 850 specifications

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