Minuteman CV-9408BSP, Operation & Care

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TRANSPORT DRIVE/PARKING BRAKE
Parking Brake
Located on left side of machine. Lower
handle section - parking brake should be
used on level surfaces. The parking brake
not intended to hold machine on slopes
on inclines.
Transport Drive
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Operate the machine in a large, level, open area until you are familiar with its operation. Begin with
speed No. 1 and gradually work up to speed No. 4. (Figure 1)
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To avoid damaging the transmission, always release the Clutch Lever (Figure 2) and wait for the
wheels to stop before shifting gears.
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Forward momentum may cause the machine to gradually coast to a stop after the Wheel Drive is
released (especially when in 3rd or 4th gear). Allow for this coasting distance when stopping the
machine.
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Engage the Clutch Lever slowly when starting off in 3rd or 4th gear. The machine may hesitate
briefly before the wheels begin turning.
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Shift to a lower forward gear if the wheel lose traction when going up a slope (always avoid exces-
sively steep slopes). Before shifting, turn the machine sideways on the slope to prevent rolling of
the machine and to relieve strain on the transaxle.
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Never force the shift lever as damage may result. If shifting is difficult, it may be necessary to
manually move the machine a few inches forward or backward while moving the shift lever.