OPERATION
242E MM243 (5---92)
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BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal operates the mechanical drum
brakes on the two front wheels.
To stop the machine, return the directional pedal to
neutral; then apply pressure to the brake pedal.
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL
The directional pedal controls the propelling drive. It
is used to select the direction of travel and the
propelling speed of the machine.
A
B
C
D
E
DIRECTIONAL PEDAL
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A. “Reverse” Position
B. “Neutral” Position
C. “Forward” Position
D. “Toe” Portion
E. “Heel” Portion
To travel forward, press the “toe” portion of the
pedal; to travel backward, press the “heel” portion of
the pedal. The propelling speed of the machine is
regulated by varying the pressure on the pedal.
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake lever operates the front wheel
brakes. To set the parking brake, pull the handle up.
To release the parking brake, pull the quick-release
tab. Always park on a level surface, stop the motor,
and set the parking brake before leaving the
machine unattended and before working on the
machine.
FOR SAFETY: Before Leaving Or Servicing
Machine; Stop On Level Surface, Set Parking
Brake, Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
MAIN BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB
The main brush down pressure knob adjusts the
main brush contact with the floor. By turning the
pressure knob, the main brush contact with the floor
will increase or decrease.
A
B
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MAIN BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB
A. Down Pressure Knob
B. Main Brush Position Lever
HOPPER LIFT AND SIDE BRUSH LEVER
The hopper lift and side brush lever controls the
hopper lift cylinders and the side brush drive motor.
To lift the hopper, push the lever forward into the
“RAISE HOPPER” position until the desired height is
reached. Be sure adequate vertical clearance is
available before raising the hopper.
To hold the hopper up, push the lever into the
“HOLD HOPPER” position. Do not rely on the
hydraulic system to keep the hopper up if work is to
be done on the machine. Always engage the hopper
support bar.
WARNING: Raised Hopper May Fall.
Engage Hopper Support Bar.
To lower the hopper, push the lever into the “OFF
LOWER HOPPER” position.
To start side brush rotation, push the lever into the
“SIDE BRUSH ON” position.
To stop side brush rotation, pull the lever back into
the “OFF LOWER HOPPER” position.
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