OPERATION
30
500ze YM180 (12
−
2011)
STARTING THE MACHINE
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine, unless
operator manual is read and understood.
NOTE: Watch / listen for visual and audible
warnings from the MD3 machine management
system display while operating the machine. Do
not operate the machine until all warnings have
been corrected. See MD3 MACHINE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAULT SCREENS
section of this manual.
1. Sit in the operator seat and place the Drive
lever in neutral.
NOTE: The operator seat is equipped with a
safety switch that prevents the machine from
moving if driver is not completely seated in the
operator seat.
FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep
foot on brake and drive lever in neutral.
2. Turn the key switch clockwise to turn on
machine.
TURNING OFF THE MACHINE
1. Stop the machine, turn off all sweeping
functions, and place the Drive lever into the
neutral (middle) position.
2. Wait several seconds for the vacuum fan to
completely stop rotating.
NOTE: If the machine is turned off before the
vacuum fan stops rotating, the vacuum fan brake
will engage and emit a very loud noise as it stops
the fan.
3. Turn the key switch counter clockwise to turn
off the machine.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, place the drive
lever in neutral, set parking brake, turn off
machine, and remove key.
