Operating the Machine
Starting the Engine
1.
Sit on the operator’s seat and keep your foot off
the traction pedal.
2.
Ensure that the following controls are set:
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The traction pedal is in the N
EUTRAL
position.
•
The spray pump is shut off.
•
The throttle is in the S
LOW
position.
3.
Turn the key to the S
TART
position.
4.
Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
5.
Release the key when the engine starts.
6.
Run the engine at I
DLE
speed or partial throttle
until the engine warms up.
Driving the Machine
1.
Release the parking brake and press the traction
pedal forward to drive the machine forward or
press the pedal rearward to drive the machine
in reverse.
Important:
Ensure that you allow the
sprayer to come to a stop before switching
between the F
ORWARD
and R
EVERSE
positions.
2.
To slowly stop the machine, release the traction
pedal.
Note:
The traction pedal returns to the N
EUTRAL
position.
3.
To stop quickly, press the brake pedal.
Note:
The stopping distance of the machine
may vary depending on the sprayer-tank load
and ground speed of the machine.
Setting the Ground-Speed-Lock
Switch
CAUTION
If you press the ground-speed-lock switch
and do not have your foot on the traction
pedal, the traction unit may suddenly stop and
cause you to lose control, possibly injuring
you or bystanders.
Ensure that you have your foot on the
traction pedal when you disengage the
ground-speed-lock switch.
1.
Start the spray pump by pressing the
spray-pump switch to the O
N
position; refer to
Spray-Pump Switch (page 19)
.
2.
Drive forward and attain the desired ground
speed; refer to
Driving the Machine (page 32)
.
Note:
You must drive the machine less than 11
km/h (7 mph) to set the ground-speed lock.
3.
Press the top of the ground-speed-lock switch.
Note:
The light on the switch illuminates.
4.
Take your foot off the traction pedal.
Note:
The sprayer maintains the speed that
you set.
5.
To release the ground-speed-lock switch, either
place your foot on the traction pedal and press
the bottom of the switch or remove your foot from
the traction pedal and press the brake pedal.
Note:
The light on the switch turns off and the
traction control returns to the traction pedal.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Move all the controls to the N
EUTRAL
position.
2.
Press the brake to stop the sprayer.
3.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Move the throttle lever to the I
DLE
/S
LOW
position.
5.
Turn the key to the O
FF
position.
6.
Remove the key from the switch to prevent
someone from accidentally starting the engine.
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