2. OPERATION
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2.1.4 Operating levers / pedals
Forward - Neutral -Reverse (F-N-R) lever
Moving the F-N-R lever forward or backward makes the
machine travel forward or backward respectively.
The neutral position brings the machine to a stop.
The machine speed increases or decreases in proportion
to the lever displacement.
Provided at the knob of the lever is the vibration switch for turning on or off the vibration.
IMPORTANT
• For normal braking, return the F-N-R lever back to neutral.
• In an emergency, depress the brake pedal.
Leveling blade lift lever (SV540TB
,
SV540FB)
The leveling blade is operated from a single control lever.
The lever has four positions; RAISE, HOLD, LOWER and FLOAT.
Raise : To raise the blade, pull the lever backward. The lever
automatically returns to the Hold position when released.
Hold : When this position is selected, the blade stays in any
position.
Lower: To lower the blade, push the lever forward. The lever
automatically returns to the Hold position when released.
Float :
Push the lever forward to its full extent. In this position, the blade becomes free
to ride up and down over the ground, following the ground configration as the
machine travels. The lever stays in the Float position even if it is released.
2. OPERATION
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Speed change switch
Selects two machine speed ranges.
km / h (mile / h)
(Low)
(High)
Speed
0 – 6 (0 – 3.7
）
0 – 10 (0 – 6.2
）
IMPORTANT
Be sure to shift gears while the machine is stopped. Can not shift gears during
operation.
Engine speed select switch
Shifts the engine RPM.
（±
50 min
-1
）
Engine
speed
IDLE
ECO
FULL
900 min
-1
1850 min
-1
2200 min
-1
