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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This SCRAMBLER is equipped with
hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering
movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick
lever. Joystick operations should be performed only
from the operator’s position in the seat. A small
movement of the joystick can cause the machine to
move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly.
1. Always move the joystick to the center position to
“STOP” machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine
always return the joystick with hand assistance to the
neutral position. Always engage parking brake when
leaving operator’s seat.
2. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine
forward.
3. Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine
backward.
4. Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of
the machine in circular motion to the right, as in
turning around to go in a different direction.
5. Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of the
machine in circular motion to the left, as in turning
around to go in a different direction.
WARNING
‘Zero-turning’ the machine at any speed can result in
operator disorientation, or in operator being thrown
from the machine. Exercise extreme caution when
executing a zero-turn.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT:
When the ignition key is turned to
“START”, the engine will not turn over and will not
start unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the
Blade Switch is in the “Off” position. The operator
should be in the seat. Start engine as follows:
1.
Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. See
Figure 2.5.
2.
Make certain the blade switch is in the “Off”
position. See Figure 2.6.
3.
Make certain the parking brake is engaged. See
Figure 2.5.
4.
Open vent on fuel cap by turning
counterclockwise. Open fuel valve located in fuel
line.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to open vent and fuel
valve will cause engine to stall or not to start.
5.
Move engine speed control forward past the “Fast”
(Rabbit) detent to the “Choke” position. See Figure
2.6.
6.
Turn key to the “START” position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of
cranking the engine and it does not start, release the
key. Attempt starting again after waiting for
approximately 20 seconds.
7.
After engine starts, move engine speed control
back from “choke” position to the desired speed
position. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs
smooth.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
FIGURE 2.5
FIGURE 2.6
RUN
POSITION
TURN KEY
TO START
POSITION
JOYSTICK IS IN
NEUTRAL POSITION
STOP
POSITION
START
POSITION
PARKING BRAKE
ENGAGED
MOVE ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL
PAST FAST (RABBIT)
DETENT TO CHOKE
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