Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This SCRAMBLER is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be performed only from the operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly.

1.Always move the joystick to the center position to “STOP” machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position. Always engage parking brake when leaving operator’s seat.

2.Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward.

3.Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine backward.

4.Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of the machine in circular motion to the right, as in turning around to go in a different direction.

5.Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of the machine in circular motion to the left, as in turning around to go in a different direction.

START

POSITION

RUN

POSITION

STOP

POSITION

JOYSTICK IN NEUTRAL

POSITION

TURN KEY

TO START

POSITION

FIGURE 2.5

2.2STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)

IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will not turn over and will not start unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the Blade Switch is in the “Off” position. The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows:

1.Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. See Figure 2.5.

2.Make certain the blade switch is in the “Off” position. See Figure 2.6.

3.Make certain the parking brake is engaged. See Figure 2.5.

4.Open vent on fuel cap by turning counterclockwise. Open fuel valve located in fuel line. IMPORTANT: Failure to open vent and fuel valve will cause engine to stall or not to start.

5.Move choke control forward to the choke “ON” position. See Figure 2.6.

6.Move engine speed control forward to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.6.

7.Turn key to the “START” position until engine starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine and it does not start, release the key. Attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.

8.After engine starts, move choke control rearward to the “OFF” position. Move engine speed control to the desired speed position. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

 

MOVE ENGINE

PARKING BRAKE

SPEED CONTROL

ENGAGED

FORWARD TO FAST

 

(RABBIT) POSITION

MOVE CHOKE CONTROL

FORWARD TO “ON”

FIGURE 2.6

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YZ18425BVE, YZ20485BVE specifications

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