Argo 6x6 Bigfoot, Руководство оператора

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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3 HOLDING BRAKE SYSTEM - VANGUARD
The VANGUARD has a holding brake lever installed at the
base of the left hand steering lever.
The holding brake is not a parking brake. When parking
on an incline, engage the holding brake, leave the vehi-
cle in gear, turn the engine off and block the vehicle’s
wheels.
To apply the holding brake system:
1. Pull the left steering lever back.
2. While holding the steering lever back, lift the holding
brake lever up so it engages the steering lever holding
brake pin.
3. Release the steering lever against the holding brake le-
ver.
To release the holding brake system:
1. Pull the steering lever back.
2. The spring-loaded holding brake lever will release auto-
matically. When not in use, the holding brake lever will
rest against the bottom of the steering lever.
3.4 THROTTLE CONTROL
Vehicle speed is controlled by the throttle twist grip. To in-
crease vehicle speed, turn the twist grip as shown in Figure
3-4. To decrease vehicle speed, release the twist grip so the
engine returns to idle.
WARNING
3.5 STARTING PROCEDURE
Never start or run the engine in a closed building or con-
fined area. Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odourless, colour-
less and can cause serious personal injury or death.
All ARGO models are equipped with key operated, electric
start systems. Starting procedure is identical for all models.
To start the vehicle, proceed as follows:
1. Place the gearshift in the neutral (N) position.
2. Use the choke if the engine is cold. Briggs & Stratton
engines are equipped with a spring loaded choke that will
have to be held out. The Conquest choke is operated by
flipping the choke lever up. Once the engine is started,
flip it back down.
3. Open the accelerator twist grip control 1/8 turn.
4. Turn the key to the “START” position. (See Figure 3-5)
Figure 3-5. Ignition Switch
Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 5
seconds or the starter may overheat. Wait 30 seconds
between each operation of the starter to let it cool and
the battery power recover. Never attempt to restart the
engine until the engine completely stops. Always remove
key from switch when leaving vehicle unattended or when
vehicle is not in use.
WARNING
CAUTION
Start
Off
Run
Figure 3-4. Operation of the throttle twist grip