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. Traction Lever
3.L.H. Traction Lever
4. Neutral Latch
5. Speed Control Lever
WARNING
Neutral Latch is not intended to be used as a park brake. DO NOT 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.
WARNING
To avoid sudden and unexpected turning, both Traction Controls must be moved the same way when starting or stopping machine motion.
(C)OPERATOR’S PRESENCE CONTROL (OPC)
(AT REAR HANDLEBAR)
(2)RIGHT HAND
TRACTION LEVER
(4)NEUTRAL LATCH
(B)KEY SWITCH
HANDLEBAR
(1)BLADE CLUTCH CONTROL SWITCH
(1) BLADE CLUTCH
CONTROL SWITCH (3) LEFT HAND TRACTION LEVER
| (A)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
FIGURE 2.1B
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