Textron ST480, Owner'S Manual & Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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attempt, turn the key switch off, set the park brake and
determine the cause of the problem.
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not start within 10
seconds, use the choke.
STARTING AND DRIVING
To reduce the possibility of roll-back
which could result in severe injury
or vehicle damage, do not release
the service brake until engine has started.
To operate vehicle:
• Apply the service brake, place the key in the key switch and turn it
to the ‘ON’ position.
• Move the direction selector to the direction desired.
• Release the park brake by pressing the release button in the end
of the handle while slightly raising the handle. Then lower the
parking brake handle.
• Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start the engine. Release
service brake when engine starts.
• When the accelerator pedal is released, the ignition circuit is de-
energized and the engine stops. To stop the vehicle more quickly,
depress the
service brake pedal .
When the direction selector is in the reverse posi-
tion, a warning signal will sound to indicate that the
vehicle is ready to run in reverse.
STARTING THE VEHICLE ON A HILL
To reduce the possibility of roll-back
which could result in severe injury
or vehicle damage, do not release
the service brake until engine has started.
Do not hold vehicle on hill by using
the accelerator and engine. This will
cause premature and excessive wear to drive train
components.
To reduce the possibility of permanent damage to the drive system, it is
important to prevent excessive roll-back when starting the vehicle on a
hill.
Place left foot on service brake and release the park brake. Depress
accelerator with right foot and release the service brake by lifting left
foot.
COASTING
To reduce the possibility of severe
injury or death from coasting at
above recommended speeds, limit
speed with service brake.
On steep hills, it is possible for the vehicle to coast at greater than nor-
mal speeds encountered on a flat surface. To reduce the possible loss
of vehicle control and severe drivetrain damage, speeds should be lim-
ited to no more than the maximum governed speed on level ground
(see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS). Limit speed by applying service
brake.
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