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How to stop the engine
1.
Shift the throttle lever to the [Stop] position to stop the
engine.
2.
Shift the fuel valve to the [OFF] position.
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Do not touch the hot engine immediately after switching off.
Allow time for it to cool down as there is a danger of burns.
2) How to drive, turn, change speed, and stop
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Confirm that the area around you is safe before proceeding to drive the machine.
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If driving the machine alongside ditches or the edges of paths, there is a danger that the
weight of the machine could cause the ground to collapse. Exercise sufficient caution when
operating the machine on soft ground.
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Do not operate the machine on slopes of more than 15° or on slippery ground. There is a
danger of the machine rolling over or running out of control.
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Danger exists if you suddenly release the operator presence lever while driving at high speed
[ (HI)] with the throttle lever, as the emergency brake will be initiated.
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Shift the throttle lever to [ (LOW)] and lower the speed of the machine before stopping.
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How to drive
1.
Make sure the drive clutch arm is in the [ON] position.
Then, start the Engine.
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Ref. P17
How to start engine
>
2.
Slide the throttle lever to a point between the [
(
LOW
)
]
and [
(
HI
)
] position.
3.
Ensure that the speed change lever is in [N] position.
Push and then hold the operator presence lever.
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If the drive clutch release is NOT locked in the [ON] position.
the gear may disengage while driving.
If it is difficult to lock the drive clutch release, push down
the operator presence lever, move the machine back and
forth and then try to lock the drive clutch release again.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Stop
Drive clutch release
Operator presence
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