Mertz 999-848.01, Operator'S Manual

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Pre-Start Inspection and Operation
Operating Instructions for a Hydraulic Attachment
1. Move the engine throttle to the full speed setting.
Raise the attachment off the ground and position it for use.
Make sure that you are standing on the safety treadle on the operator’s platform and
holding the Operator Presence control in the operating position.
2. With your right hand, squeeze the AUXILIARY/OPERATOR PRESENCE control lever
(Item 1, Figure 3–35 ) towards the hand hold to activate the attachment in the FORWARD
motion.
NOTE: The AUXILIARY/OPERATOR PRESENCE lever is spring loaded and when
released, will automatically move from the FORWARD motion position to NEUTRAL,
stopping the attachments motion. The engine will continue to run.
Figure 3–35 Auxiliary Attachment Controls
3. Lower the attachment to begin work.
If you want to reverse the operation of the attachment, move the auxiliary control lever (Item
1,
Figure 3–35 ) to the REVERSE position. The control lever will remain in the REVERSE
position detent until it is moved to the NEUTRAL position.
4. The Boxer has a second AUXILIARY attachment control (Item 2, Figure 3–35 ). This control
should be used with attachments that have a hydraulic cylinder. This control will lock
hydraulic pressure in the cylinder, keeping the cylinder in the desired position.
CAUTION
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