Argo 6x6 Bigfoot, Руководство оператора

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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 BRAKES AND STEERING
The right and left steering levers are used to turn and stop
the vehicle when it is moving forward or in reverse. When
the right steering lever is pulled back, the vehicle turns to
the right (Figure 3-1). When the left steering lever is pulled
back, the vehicle turns to the left (Figure 3-2). To stop the
vehicle, pull both steering levers back evenly (Figure 3-3).
The ARGO is a skid steer vehicle. During a turn, the rear of
the vehicle swings outward as the vehicle pivots on the front
tire on the inside of the turn. To make a right hand turn, the
rear of the vehicle skids out to the left. To make a left hand
turn, the rear of the vehicle skids out to the right.
WARNING
When turning, the back of the vehicle swings to the oppo-
site direction of the turn. 8-wheel vehicles swing out fur-
ther than 6-wheelers. Always take care to avoid hitting
persons or objects with the rear of the vehicle! Serious
injury or death can result!
Figure 3-1. Making a right hand turn
Figure 3-2. Making a left hand turn
Figure 3-3. Stopping the vehicle
3.2 HOLDING BRAKE SYSTEM -
VANGUARD2, BIGFOOT, RESPONSE & CONQUEST
Models
All VANGUARD2, BIGFOOT, RESPONSE & CONQUEST
models have holding brake levers between the steering le-
vers.
WARNING
The holding brake system is not a parking brake, and
therefore is not designed to hold the vehicle in place for
long periods of time. The holding brake is for short term
use only.
When parking on an incline, engage the holding brake
levers, leave the vehicle in gear, turn the engine off and
block the vehicle’s wheels.
When in use , the holding brake system keeps the steering
levers locked in the full braking position.
To apply the holding brake system:
1. Pull the steering levers back fully.
2. While holding the steering levers back, push each hold-
ing brake lever down until it rests against each steering
lever holding brake stop.
3. Release the steering levers so that they rest against the
holding brake adjuster screws.
To release the holding brake system:
1. Pull the steering levers back.
2. The spring-loaded holding brake levers will release auto-
matically. When not in use, the holding brake levers rest
against the bottom edge of the dash.