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To go straight, release drive levers equally (Fig. 20).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and direction
you want to turn (Fig. 20).
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Figure 20
1.
Drive lever
2.
Speed control lever
Backward
1. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the
Neutral Locks on page 21.
2. Slowly squeeze the drive levers back to the grips
together to move rearward (Fig. 20).
Bringing Machine to Neutral
Position
Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Set the parking brake if it is left unattended.
1. Squeeze the drive levers back toward the grips to
neutral position.
2. Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating Neutral Locks
on page 20.
3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.
Stopping the Machine
1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers to the
neutral position.
2. Rotate the neutral locks into the neutral lock position.
Refer to Operating Neutral Locks on page 20.
3. Move the speed control lever into neutral.
4. Turn the ignition key to Off.
5. Set the parking brake if it is left unattended.
Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch if you leave the machine.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Caution
Pushing the Machine by Hand
The by–pass valve allows the machine to be pushed by
hand with the engine not running for easier servicing.
Important
Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Move the speed control lever to neutral.
2. Disengage the power take off (PTO) by releasing the
OPC levers and turn the ignition key to Off.
3. Open the by-pass valves, by turning them counter
clockwise 1 to 2 turns, to push the machine. This
allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump and the
wheels to turn (Fig. 21).
Important
Rotate by-pass valve a maximum of 2 turns
so the valve does not come out of the body causing fluid
to run out.
To Operate the Machine
To operate the machine, ensure the by–pass valves are
closed.
Note: The machine will not drive unless by-pass valves
are closed.
