RoadHog RH48200, Manual, Page: 12 / 63

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STARTING PROCEDURE- USING MASTER PANEL ON ROADHOG
This procedure requires another operator at ground level.
Engine start
1. Follow all safety procedures.
2. Turn power switch until the control panel lights up.
3. Ensure radio button is in “panel” mode (PANEL will display on LCD screen & button will
be constantly green).
4. Turn and pull red shutdown button out on master panel.
5. Press “engine start” button on master panel until engine starts.
Drum drive engagement
1. Follow all safety procedures.
2. Allow engine to run for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Push “engine throttle” button on master panel for 2 seconds to engage high idle.
4. Hold “clutch engage” button on master panel for 4 to 8 seconds (Button will flash green)
NOTE: momentary delay of engagement is normal
This engagement may take longer in cooler temperatures.
Drum depth engagement
1. Press and hold “depth down” button on master panel down lower the cutting drum
until the desired cutting depth is reached. Press the “depth up” button on master
panel up to raise the cutting drum. Release button once desired depth is reached.
Side shift engagement
1. Press and hold “side shift” button on master panel. Hold until desired position is
reached. Release button
Tilt engagement
IMPORTANT: Always preset the desired angle and depth of cut prior to
making
the cut.
1. Press and hold the “tilt”
button until the desired angle is reached.
2. Press and hold the “ depth down” button until the desired depth of cut is reached.
3. Lower the drum into the cut by lowering the loader arms. Only one ski will contact the ground.
Normal shutdown proce- dure using master panel ( non-emergency only )
1. Press “ clutch disen- gage” button to disengage clutch and drum
2. Press “ engine throttle” button on master panel to engage low idle
3. Press red “shutdown” button on master panel to stop engine