Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3.4. CONVENTIONAL TURNING
1.To turn left, slowly ease back on the left lever while keeping or increasing pressure on the right lever. See Figure 2.6. The more you ease off on the left lever and/or push on the right lever, the tighter the turn.
2.To turn right, slowly ease back on the right lever while keeping or increasing pressure on the left lever. The more you ease off on the right lever and/or push on the left lever, the tighter the turn.
DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL
FIGURE 2.6
(Left turn shown; right turn opposite)
2.3.5.
1.To
2.To
DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL
FIGURE 2.7
(Left
WARNING
2.3.6.STOPPING MOTION
1.Return both motion control levers to neutral.
2.If driving is not to be resumed immediately, lift levers fully up and out into their neutral lock positions and engage parking brake.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Machine may not come to a complete stop immediately after returning to neutral, especially if machine is on even a slight incline. Always stop machine on level ground and engage parking brake.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.3.7. ROLLING MACHINE MANUALLY
To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. A control lever is located next to the battery compartment under the operator seat. Tilt the seat up and slide the lever down to release pressure and allow machine to roll freely. NOTE: Always return lever to “UP” position after rolling. See Figure 2.8.
DO NOT USE CONTROL TO COAST DOWN SLOPES. RELEASE PRESSURE ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS OFF AND MACHINEMOTIONCANBECONTROLLED.
SLIDE CONTROL
LEVER UP TO
DRIVE MACHINE
CONTROL
LEVER
BATTERY
SLIDE CONTROL LEVER
DOWN TO ROLL
MACHINE
FIGURE 2.8
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