Product Overview
Controls
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator pedal (Figure 7) gives the operator
the ability to vary the engine and ground speed of the
vehicle, when the transmission is in gear. Pressing
the pedal increases engine RPM and ground speed.
Releasing the pedal will decrease engine RPM and
ground speed of the machine.
Figure 7
1.
Accelerator pedal
3.
Brake pedal
2.
Clutch pedal
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal (Figure 7) must be fully pressed to
disengage clutch when starting the engine or shifting
transmission gears. Release the pedal smoothly when the
transmission is in gear to prevent unnecessary wear on
the transmission and other related parts.
Important:
Do not ride the clutch pedal during
operation. The clutch pedal must be fully out or the
clutch will slip causing heat and wear. Never hold
the vehicle stopped on a hill using the clutch pedal.
Damage to the clutch may occur.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal (Figure 7) is used to apply service
brakes to stop or slow vehicle.
Worn or maladjusted brakes may result in
personal injury. If the brake pedal travels to
within 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) of the vehicle floor
board, the brakes must be adjusted or repaired.
Gear Shift Lever
Fully press the clutch pedal and move the shift lever
(Figure 8) into the desired gear selection. A diagram of
the shift pattern is indicated below.
Figure 8
Important:
Do not shift the transaxle to the reverse
or forward gear unless the vehicle is standing still.
Damage to the transaxle may occur.
Down shifting from too high a speed can
cause the rear wheels to skid resulting in loss
of vehicle control as well as clutch and/or
transmission damage. Shift smoothly to avoid
grinding gears.
Differential Lock
The differential lock allows rear axle to be locked for
increased traction. The differential lock (Figure 9) may
be engaged when the vehicle is in motion. Move the
lever forward and to the right to engage the lock.
Note:
Vehicle motion plus a slight turn is required to
engage or disengage differential lock.
Turning with the differential lock on can result
in loss of vehicle control. Do not operate with
differential lock on when making sharp turns or
at high speeds. Refer to using the differential
lock.
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