Panther T14R - Operation and maintenance manual
MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE
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4.
Install the module on a thigh with the strap.
5.
Start the engine.
NOTE : When the emergency module is con-
nected, upon starting, the engine will automatically
run at the preset speed of 1500 rpm and remain
there.
6.
Activate emergency drive module by pressing the
"ON/OFF" button.
7.
Disengage the brake.
NOTE : If the sliders are not in the Neutral position
when the module is turned on, the vehicle will not
move. To set the vehicle in motion, return both slid-
ers to Neutral, then move them slowly to drive the
vehicle.
8.
Hold the module firmly with both hands and care-
fully drive the vehicle with the sliders.
The left
slider controls the left track, the right slider
controls the right track.
Return the vehicle to
base by the shortest route.
NOTE : When driving with the emergency drive mod-
ule, the steering wheel, the transmission lever, the
engine speed knob and the speed pedal are no longer
functioning.
WARNING
Accident hazard
If the vehicle is in the inverted configuration, the
controls of the emergency drive module will be
inverted. Pushing the sliders forward will set
the vehicle in reverse and vice versa.
An unexpected motion could lead to an acci-
dent. Ensure no one is near the vehicle.
Upon arrival, perform the following:
1.
Perform a complete stop of the vehicle by setting
the sliders to the neutral position.
2.
Apply the parking brake.
3.
Turn the engine speed control knob to the mini-
mum.
4.
Turn off and disconnect the emergency drive mod-
ule.
5.
Stop the engine by turning the key in the ignition
switch to the “off” position.
Investigate the problem and repair the vehicle drive
system at once.