Operating Procedures
Stopping The Engine
Operating Procedures
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4-2
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3.
Release the key (which will return to the running position) when engine starts.
4.
Adjust the throttle lever (located to the lower right of the operator seat) forward (down-
ward) until the engine is running at a steady idle.
NOTE:
Do not overpower the engine.
4.2
Stopping The Engine
1.
Stop the engine by throttling down to a slow idle, then turning the ignition key switch to the
OFF position.
2.
Wait for all motion to stop.
3.
Be sure all auxiliary switches are in the OFF position.
4.
Set the parking brake before dismounting your Articulator.
4.3
Motion Control
Clear the entire area of all personnel before operating your Articulator.
Verify that all safety covers are in place and secure before operating
your Articulator.
Your Articulator is equipped with two hydrostatic pumps, one operating each rear drive
wheel. These pumps are controlled separately with each of the steering control arms
(located to the left and right of the operator seat).
Start the engine in accordance with section 4.1 of this manual.
Pushing a steering control arm forward activates the hydrostatic pump on the correspond-
ing side, turning the drive wheel in the corresponding direction. (i.e., pushing the right
steering control arm forward activates the right drive wheel in the forward direction. Pull-
ing the right steering control arm back activates the right drive wheel in the reverse direc-
tion.)
The steering control arms also govern the ground speed of your Articulator. The farther
from the neutral position the arm is pushed or pulled, the faster the corresponding drive
wheel turns. Always use the steering control arms to regulate ground speed - NOT the
throttle control.
