National 5200 PANTHER, Instruction Manual

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5200 & 5200QL OPERATING CONTROLS
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH (FIGURE A)
Never use the power on/off switch as a method for speed control. Speed control is achieved by the
hydraulic valve only. Using the on/off switch repeatedly will cause excessive wear, causing premature
replacement of electrical components. A power kill switch is provided under hood on the back of the
power control box (see figure C).
HYDRAULIC LEVERS (FIGURE B)
The hydraulic levers steer the machine. They are feathered spool valves. For smooth even movement,
always move
levers slowly . Fast movement on control levers will result in jerky, uneven movement.
• Move levers slowly.
• Both levers forward move the machine forward.
• Both levers backward move the machine backward.
• The left lever forward and the right lever backward turn the machine quickly to the right.
• The left lever backward and the right lever forward turn the machine quickly to the left.
• Only using the left or right lever forward
,
turns the machine slowly to the right or left.
• Only using the left or right lever backwards
,
turns the machine slowly to the left or right.
• Correcting direction while moving forward is accomplished by slightly reducing pressure on one lever or
the other while moving.
• The center position on levers causes wheels to lock-up.
• Always chock wheels and tie down machine when transporting.
Control levers are low in vibration.
Figure A Figure B
On/Off
Lever
Hydraulic
Levers
Figure C
Kill
Switch