This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, ears, feet and
head is recommended.
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Figure 9
1.
Warning— wear hearing protection
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Move the motion control levers (Figure 15) out to
the neutral lock position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to set
the parking brake (Figure 10). The parking brake
lever should stay firmly in the engaged position.
Parking brake may not hold machine parked
on a slope and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push forward and down on the parking brake lever
to release the parking brake (Figure 10). The parking
brake is disengaged and the lever will rest against the
brake stop.
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2
3
Figure 10
1.
Parking brake-ON
3.
Brake Stop
2.
Parking brake-OFF
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine in Normal Weather
1. Raise the ROPS up and lock into place, sit on the
seat and fasten the seat belt.
2. Move the motion controls to the neutral locked
position.
3. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
4. Move the PTO (power take off) switch to the off
position (Figure 11).
5. Move the throttle lever to the middle position
(Figure 13).
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the run position
(Figure 12).
7. Push the glow plug switch for 10 seconds. The light
will turn on.
8. Release the switch after 10 seconds. The light will
turn off.
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