OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
Operation - 26
Neutral Assist Lever (I)
Placing the neutral assist lever in the On
1
2
position (2) engages the neutral assist
spring to help return the SDLA control lever
to the neutral position. This makes the
neutral position easy to select and maintain.
The neutral assist On position is recom-
mended when learning the operation of the
power unit, loading or unloading the power unit,
attaching and removing attachments, and whenever
the operator is unsure of the power unit’s response to
the task being performed.
Placing the neutral assist lever in the Off position (1)
disengages the neutral assist spring. This position
is designed for experienced operators when using
the power unit in open areas where travel speed and
direction are relatively constant and control is easily
maintained. The neutral assist Off position reduces
operator arm fatigue when using the power unit for
prolonged periods of time.
CAUTION
Stopping the power unit with the neutral assist lever
in the Off position requires the operator to manually
return the SDLA control lever or foot pedal to the
neutral position.
Front Hitch Latch Lever Lock (J)
The front hitch latch lever lock prevents the accidental
release of the front hitch latch lever. To release the
front hitch latch lever, lift the tab on the front hitch
latch lever lock, then move the front hitch latch lever
to the unlock position.
Front Hitch Latch Lever (K)
The front hitch latch lever locks and unlocks
1
2
the hitch latch.
Raise the front hitch latch lever to the unlock
position (1) to unlock the hitch latch when at
-
taching or detaching a front mounted attach-
ment.
Lower the front hitch latch lever to the lock po-
sition (2) to lock the hitch latch over the hitch
arm pins on the attachment. Ensure the lever
is secured in the frame notch and the front
hitch latch lever lock is in place.
Auxiliary Hydraulic Quick Couplers (L)
The two couplers are a part of the auxiliary hydraulic
circuit and are used with an attachment which re-
quires hydraulics (e.g. to angle a dozer blade or rotate
the discharge on a snow blower).
PTO Belt Tensioner Rod (M)
The PTO belt tensioner rod
1
2
applies or releases belt tension
to the attachment drive belt.
After placing the attachment
drive belt onto the PTO drive
pulley, push the PTO belt ten-
sioner rod in (1) until it locks in
position with tension applied to
the attachment drive belt.
Pulling the PTO belt tensioner rod out (2) releases
the belt tension, allowing the operator to remove or
install the attachment drive belt.
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