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Operation of the 2WD-3WD changeover lever
The 2WD-3WD changeover lever is located to the right of the seat.
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Before changing between two- and three-wheel drive,
park the machine completely.
2WD
3WD
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Use the 2WD setting for blade operation. If you use the
3WD setting, the front wheel will slip.
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2WD-3WD changeover operation method
○ 2WD
......Push the changeover lever forward to the 2WD setting.
○ 3WD
......Pull the changeover lever backward to the 3WD setting.
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Comparison of the advantages of 2WD and 3WD
○ 2WD ● High speed travelling (about 16 km/h (13.9 mph) max.).
● Smooth blade operation
○ 3WD ● Excellent for sharp turns in steeply inclined bunkers
● Excellent for sharp turns in soft bunkers
5. Machine operation methods
5-1
Operation of the rake
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Entering or leaving a bunker via a steep slope or bumpy ground
may cause the frame or the cultivator to run along the ground,
preventing the machine from traveling and/or damaging the grass.
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Rake raise/lower operation method
○ To raise the rake
......Push the raise/lower switch lever upward.
○ To lower the rake
.....Push the raise/lower switch lever downward.
Raise/lower
switch lever
To raise
rake
To lower
rake
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If the engine is running at a low speed, there will be insufficient
hydraulic oil to raise or lower the rake. Therefore, the throttle lever
should be moved to above the intermediate position for this operation.
(General
operation)
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For safety reasons, make sure that there are no people
or obstacles near the rake before raising or lowering it.
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Do not reverse the machine while the rake is down.
Failure to follow this precaution will result in damage to
the rake.
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High speed operation of the machine is likely to leave tire
marks or wave forms on the ground surface. Operate the
machine at an appropriate speed.
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If the 3WD setting is used when operating the blade, the
front wheel will slip. Therefore, you should always switch
to 2WD for this operation.
