Basco 425622 78B Series, Instruction Book

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OPERATION
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HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission.
The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of
drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single
speed
control pedal operated with your right foot. Do not use the left brake
pedal in normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal to quickly
stop in an emergency.
HOW TO DRIVE FORWARD
1. The automatic drive disconnect must be in the DRIVE
position (Figure 10).
2. Slowly release your left foot from the brake pedal.
3. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4. Slowly push the
speed control pedal
forward to the desired
speed (Figure 9).
5. To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed control
pedal forward. To reduce forward speed, slowly release the
speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired speed.
Speed Control
Pedal
Figure 9
HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE
1. Look to the rear.
2. Slowly push the
speed control pedal to the REVERSE
position.
HOW TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use the left brake
pedal. Use only the speed control pedal.
1. Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal . The
speed control pedal will automatically return to the NEUTRAL
position.
2. When the unit stops, slowly move the
speed control pedal
to
the desired direction.
SPEED CONTROL PEDAL POSITIONS
The forward speed is controlled by the position of the speed control
pedal . The following chart provides functions along with the pedal
positions . Always operate the engine with the throttle control in
the FAST position.
FUNCTION
PEDAL
POSITION
THROTTLE
Trimming
Snow Thrower
1/3
Bagging Grass 1/3 to 1/2
FAST
CHOKE
Normal Mowing 1/2 to 2/3
CHOKE
FAST
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
1/2 to 3/4
SLOW
THROTTLE
Transport FULL
Pull Behind
Attachments
1/3 to 1/2
HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect to release
the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
1. The engine must be off.
2. Raise the seat. The
automatic drive disconnect is under the
seat.
3. Move and latch the automatic drive disconnect in the PUSH
position (Figure 10). The transmission is now released and the
unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscosity oil in the
transmission will make the unit difficult to push.
4. To engage the transmission, unlatch the automatic drive dis-
connect . The transmission is now connected and ready to op-
erate.
Figure 10
Automatic Drive Disconnect
Seat
DRIVE POSITION
Automatic Drive Disconnect
PUSH POSITION