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SECTION 2 - CONTROLS
Before operating, become familiar with all the controls (See Figure 2.1A) and how to use them. Know beforehand how to STOP the Right Hand and Left Hand Traction Wheel Drives, the Mower Blades, and the Engine in preparation for a possible emergency.
2.1ENGINE CONTROLS -
A.Engine Speed Control
B.Keyswitch
C.Operator’s Presence Control (OPC)
D.Engine Recoil Starter Handle (Not shown)
2.2BLADE AND TRACTION CONTROLS
1.Blade Clutch Control Switch
2.R.H. Steering Control
3.L.H. Steering Control
4.Neutral Latch Lever
5.Speed Control/Park Lock Lever
WARNING
Neutral Latch is not intended to be used as a park brake. Never park machine on slopes.
WARNING
When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is released, the machine will continue to operate a few feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) to routinely stop the machine.
(C)OPERATOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC)
(AT REAR HANDLEBAR)
(2)RIGHT HAND
TRACTION CONTROL
(4)NEUTRAL LATCH LEVER
(B)KEY SWITCH
HANDLEBAR
(1)BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL SWITCH
(1) BLADE CLUTCH | (3) LEFT HAND | |
CONTROL SWITCH | ||
TRACTION CONTROL | ||
|
| ENGINE SPEED CONTROL |
| VIEW OF CONTROL PANEL |
(5) SPEED | (Rear of Machine) FROM |
CONTROL LEVER | OPERATOR’S POSITION |
| (B) KEY SWITCH |
FIGURE 2.1A
IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine running, turn both pressure relief valves
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
LEFT HAND
PUMP
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
TO ROLL MACHINE, TURN BOTH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
RIGHT
HAND
PUMP
FIGURE 2.1B
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