Compact Power BOXER 118, Operator'S Manual

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Operating Controls
Operating Controls Description
1. Boom Raise and Lower – This lever controls the raising and lowering of the trencher
boom assembly.
2. Left Travel Motor Control – Pushing the lever forward rotates the left side track for
forward travel. Pulling the lever backwards rotates the left side track for reverse travel.
3. Right Travel Motor Control – Pushing the lever forward rotates the right side track for
forward travel. Pulling the lever backwards rotates the right side track for reverse travel.
4. Engine Hour Meter Gauge
5. Hand Grip
6. Trencher Operation – There are three positions for the Trencher Control Lever. To activate
the control lever, the operator my step on the operator presence control lever and hold the
lever in the downwards position. This allows the trencher control lever to be moved.
a. The center and forward position of the trencher control lever is the Neutral position. With
the lever in this position, the trencher chain will not move.
b. The main operating position is when the trencher control lever is moved to the right into
the Forward position. The control will remain in this position until it is moved back into
the Neutral position or you step off of the operator presence control.
c. If it is required, the trencher chain can be reversed by moving the control lever to the left
hand side of the slot. The control lever will not remain in this position, and if you let it go,
the lever will return to the neutral position.
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