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© Trynex International 2012
Drivers Training
Adding gasoline.
Move the machine outdoors, and
• Emphasize fuel handling safety.
Read Safety Manual WARNING “Fuel Safety”, before adding gasoline.
Use extra care when handling gasoline.
Inspect the machine before each use.
In addition to the steps in Safety Manual Warning “Inspect Machine
before each use”:
• Check and adjust as necessary the Spray Nozzle alignment and
pattern.
• Check and adjust the Spreader Control settings as necessary.
Read Safety Manual WARNINGS: “Inspect Machine before each use”;
“Check wheel fasteners”; “Tire Safety”, each before starting or
operating the machine.
Starting, stopping, and parking the machine.
Read Safety Manual WARNINGS:“Engines starting Safety”; “Parking”,
before starting or operating the machine.
To start engine:
• Locate machine on a flat, level area free from obstacles and
bystanders.
• Shift into Neutral.
• Lock Brake Lever.
• Make sure safety switch lanyard is attached.
• Choke engine if necessary.
• DO NOT pull Throttle Lever while starting.
•
Pull Starter.
To stop engine:
• Lock front Brake Lever
• Shift into Neutral
• Push Kill Switch.
To park machine
• Stop on level ground.
• Lock Brake Lever
• Shift into Neutral
• Push Kill Switch.
• When leaving the machine unattended, close Fuel Valve.
Proper shifting techniques.
IMPORTANT: Excessive force applied to the Shift Lever can cause
internal Transaxle damage and other damage which is not covered
by Warranty.
WARNING: Never shift gears while the machine is moving as this may
cause a tip-over or loss-of control.
To Change gears:
• Release Throttle.
• Bring the machine to a complete stop.
• Shift into the desired gear. If the machine does not shift easily,
move the front of the machine angling it right or left until the
Transaxle gears shift easily.
IMPORTANT: Emphasize the necessity of NOT forcing the Shift lever.
Safely stepping on and off the Sulky.
Read Safety Manual WARNING: “Avoiding slipping or tripping
injury”; before starting or operating the RS7200
Demonstrate and instruct the trainee on the following topics:
Read Safety Manual WARNINGS: “Operator Clothing and personal
protection equipment”; “Operation”; “Inspecting work area”; and
“Forward Operation”, now before starting or operating the RS7200.
PHASE I: Driving the machine in 1st Gear
Initial training should take place outdoors in a flat open area free of
obstructions with the machine in 1st Gear and the Hopper and
Tanks empty. Initial training should include the following:
To Drive forward:
• Safely start the machine.
• Safely step onto the operator platform.
• Shift into 1st Gear.
• Unlock Brake
• Pull the Throttle.
To stop:
• Release the Throttle.
• Step on Sulky Brake Pedal then Pull the Front Brake Lever.
To turn right:
• Pull back on the right handle while simultaneously pushing
forward on the left handle. A Stop prevents the machine from
jack-knifing.
• Always lean into the turns by shifting your body weight to the
inside of the turn.
To turn left:
• Pull back on the left handle while simultaneously pushing
forward on the right handle. A Stop prevents the machine from
jack-knifing.
• Always lean into the turns by shifting your body weight to the
inside of the turn.
PHASE II: Driving the machine in 2nd Gear.
Repeat Phase I training using 2nd Gear.
PHASE III: Driving with a load.
• Repeat 1st and 2nd Gear Training outlined in Phase I and Phase II
with a partially filled Hopper and Tanks
• Gradually increase the weight as the trainee demonstrates his
ability to control the machine with the increased weight.
Phase IV: Operating the machine as a walk-behind unit.
Stop, shift into 1st Gear or Reverse Gear, and keeping a firm grip
on both handles and while operating the machine as a walk behind
unit, perform the training procedures outlined in Phases I through
IV.
Read Safety Manual WARNING “Avoiding slipping and tripping
injury now”.
