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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Refer to the figure on the inside front cover for controls
and features locations.
Become familiar with all the controls before starting the
engine or operating the unit.
Safety Interlock System
The safety interlock system must stop all drive and
attachment movement when:
•
parking brake is engaged
•
operator leaves the operator platform
Unit controls will not work until the system is reset with
the hydraulic activator switch.
NOTE:
System must also be reset whenever engine is
shut off.
Hydraulic Activator Switch
The hydraulic activator resets the
controls that are locked out by the
safety interlock system.
To unlock drive and attachment
controls:
1. Step on operator platform.
2. Disengage parking brake.
3. Press hydraulic activator switch.
Parking Brake
Pull lever back to engage (2).
Push lever forward to disengage (1).
IMPORTANT:
Do not use excessive force
to engage brake. Unit may need to be
inched forward or backward to fully lock
parking brake.
Ignition Switch-Gasoline Models
The ignition switch has a
removable key that is
used to start and stop the
engine. There are three
key positions:
OFF - Engine shut off
RUN - Engine running
START - Cranks engine.
Key returns to RUN when
released.
Choke-Gasoline Models
When starting engine, close choke by pulling
the control lever out. When the engine starts,
regulate choke as the engine heats up by
pushing the control lever progressively inward
to the “OFF” position. A warm engine should
require little or no choking.
Throttle-Gasoline Models
The throttle controls the engine speed. Operate the unit
with the throttle control in the “FAST” position for best
performance.
Move the throttle control up to increase engine speed
or down to decrease the engine speed.
Ignition Switch-Diesel Models
The ignition switch has a removable key that is used to
start and stop the engine. There are four positions:
OFF - Engine shut off
RUN - Engine running
THERMO START- Pre-heats engine for cold
weather starting. Hold ignition switch in this
position for 7 seconds before cranking engine.
START - Cranks engine. Key returns to RUN when
released.
OPERATION
WARNING:
ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START
UP or UNAUTHORIZED USE could result in
death or serious injury. ALWAYS shut off unit
and remove key before servicing or leaving
unit unattended.
CAUTION:
Operator could fall off platform
and be seriously injured. Do not move any of
the control levers unless standing with both
feet on the platform and hands holding the
hand grips.
WARNING:
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY. Do
not operate the unit if the Safety Interlock
System does not function properly. See
Maintenance to check safety interlock system.
Contact dealer for repairs.
OK0450
OK0880
1
2
OK0400
OFF
START
RUN
OL2110
OK0410
OFF
START
RUN
THERMO START
