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SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 CONTROLS – FUNCTION AND OPERATION
(Continued from previous page)
2.2.3. Transmission
Shift
Lever.
The shift lever has
three positions. It controls the direction of travel only
(not speed). Move the shift lever down for forward (F).
Move the shift lever up for reverse (R). Place the shift
lever in the center for neutral (N). See Figure 2.4. The
shift lever must be placed in neutral (and the brake
pedal fully depressed) for the engine to crank and start.
The machine must be at a complete stop and the
engine at idle before shifting. Do not race engine and
then shift into gear. Move the shift lever with a quick
and positive motion to avoid grinding gears.
FIGURE 2.4
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to shift gears with machine in
motion. Bring machine to a complete stop before
shifting. DO NOT shift gears until engine has
returned to idle speed. DO NOT race engine and
shift gears.
2.2.4. Differential Lock. The differential lock control
has two positions. Move the lever towards the rear of
the slot and latch to “Lock” the differential. Locking the
differential causes both rear wheels to pull evenly,
increasing traction. Unlatch the lever and move to the
front of the slot to “Unlock” the differential. Do not
attempt to lock the differential until all wheel rotation
has stopped. Do Not operate the machine in excess of
10 mph or attempt to turn the machine with the
differential locked. Always unlock the differential when
increased traction is no longer needed. See Figure 2.3.
WARNING
DO NOT engage the differential lock with the
machine in motion or the rear wheels rotating.
Operate the machine with the differential locked
only at slow speeds, in a straight line and only
when increased traction is needed.
2.2.5. Accelerator Pedal. The accelerator pedal
controls the engine speed and the ground speed of the
machine. Depressing the pedal will increase engine
speed and cause the clutch to engage. The machine
will move in the direction selected with the shift lever.
The accelerator is also used to raise the engine speed,
with transmission in neutral, when warming a cold
engine. Always apply pressure to the accelerator
slowly and with caution. Do Not accelerate suddenly
and avoid sudden changes in speed. Release
accelerator before applying brake. Reduce speed
before turning. See page 8 “Brake Pedal & Accelerator
Pedal”.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine if accelerator pedal
movement is sticky or sluggish. Engine must
immediately return to idle speed when pedal is
released.
2.2.6. Choke.
The choke control is used to start a
cold engine. Move choke lever up to apply the choke
(ON). Move the control down to open the choke (OFF).
Do not operate the engine with the choke on. When
starting a cold engine, the choke may be partially
applied to assist running during the warm up period.
See page 8 “Control Console”.
2.2.7. Seat Belt. A lap-style seat belt is provided for
the comfort and safety of the operator and one
passenger. Safe operation of the machine limits the
number of occupants to two. Both must be seated in the
seats provided with the seat belts buckled securely and
adjusted to a snug fit. To buckle the seat belt, insert
the latch plate fully into the latch. Check to make sure
that the belt is securely latched. Always adjust the seat
belt to a snug fit.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine until operator and one
passenger are properly seated, with seat belts
securely latched and adjusted to a snug fit. Lap
style seat belts may not provide adequate
protection for small children. Carrying infants or
toddlers is not recommended.
TRANSMISISON
SHIFT LEVER
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
