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 counter-clockwise 1/2 turn. Turn valves clockwise to tighten for machine operation.

PRESSURE RELIEF

VALVE

LEFT HAND

PUMP

PRESSURE RELIEF

VALVE

TO ROLL MACHINE, TURN BOTH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES COUNTER-CLOCKWISE 1/2 TURN

RIGHT

HAND

PUMP

FIGURE 2.1B

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SPLH141KW, SPLH151KW, SPLH141KWE, SPLH171KW, SP400 specifications

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