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Sentinel 9018513 (12-2018)
OPERATION
OPERATION OF CONTROLS
PROPEL PEDAL
Use the
propel pedal
to control the speed of the
machine. The machine moves faster as more
pressure is exerted onto the
propel pedal
. The
machine slows as pressure is removed from the
propel pedal
. See the SPEEDOMETER section of
this manual.
NOTE: Machine speed is limited to below 8 km/h
(5 mph) when the hopper is raised or tilted.
SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL
Step on the
service brake pedal
to stop the
machine.
NOTE: The hopper lift and tilt buttons will not
operate unless the parking brake switch is set or
the service brake pedal is applied.
DIRECTIONAL SWITCH
Neutral: Place the switch in the middle, or neutral
position.
Forward: Place the switch up into the forward
position.
Reverse: Place the switch down into the reverse
position.
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
The
parking brake switch
sets and releases
the front axle as well as disables the propelling
system.
Set parking brake: Press the top of the
parking
brake switch
. The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
Release parking brake: Press the bottom of the
parking brake switch
. The indicator light in the
switch will no longer be illuminated.
NOTE: If brake pressure drops too low, the
parking brake will automatically set and will not
release until brake pressure is restored. When
this happens, this switch will NOT indicate that the
parking brake is set.