Operation
18
Testing the Safety System
Test the safety system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately. While setting
in the seat, perform the following checks.
1.
Move the ground speed selector into neutral “N.”
Set the parking brake. Move the blade control
(PTO) to “ENGAGED.” Now turn the ignition
key to “START”; the engine should not crank.
2.
With the ground speed selector in neutral “N,”
move the blade control (PTO) to
“DISENGAGED” and release the parking brake.
Now turn the ignition key to “START”; the
engine should not crank.
3.
With the ground speed selector in neutral “N,”
set the parking brake and move the blade control
(PTO) to “DISENGAGED.” Now start the
engine. While the engine is running, release the
parking brake and rise slightly from the seat; the
engine should stop.
4.
Put the PTO lever in the “disengage” position
and the ground speed selector in neutral. Start
the engine. While the engine is running, move
the PTO lever to the “engage” position, push in
the clutch and put the ground speed selector in
reverse. The engine should stop.
5.
Put the PTO lever in the “disengage” position
and the ground speed selector in neutral. Start
the engine. Move the PTO lever to the “engage”
position and turn the Key Choice key and
release. The Operating-in-Reverse warning light
should illuminate. Move the PTO lever to the
“disengage” position and the
Operating-in-Reverse warning light should turn
off.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute).
To go forward or backward, depress the clutch/brake
pedal. Move the ground speed selector to the desired
forward speed or reverse. As you slowly release the
pedal, the machine will begin to move. Steer the
machine with the steering wheel.
Note:
For reverse motion, with the PTO
engaged, the operating-in-reverse
interlock must be deactivated by the
key choice switch located in front of
and below the seat.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
If you release the clutch/brake pedal too
quickly when the ground speed selector is
in gear, you could suddenly put the
machine in motion.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Sudden engagement of the machine’s drive
system could cause you to lose control.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Always release the clutch/brake pedal
slowly when starting the machine in motion
(forward or reverse).
Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse 16-38 XLE
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