Edition 2015-03-31
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Start the engine as instructed.
Check the function of the throttle (FIG. 35), by
pressing down throttle lever
(5)
and so the
engine revs increase. When the lever is
released the engine revs should drop to idling
speed.
Checking the steering.
1.
Move the gear shift (FIG. 36) to the forward
position. Open the throttle slightly and check
that the Iron Horse moves slowly forwards.
Close the throttle and check that the Iron Horse
stops.
2.
Move the steering arm to the right, open the
throttle slightly and check that the Iron Horse
swings to the right. Close the throttle and the
Iron Horse stops.
3.
Move the steering arm to the left, open the
throttle slightly and check that the Iron Horse
swings to the left. Release the throttle and the
Iron Horse stops.
4.
Repeat the checks with the gear shift (FIG. 36)
in reverse.
Checking the brakes (FIG. 37).
1.
Move the gear shift to the forward position and
open the throttle slightly. Check that the Iron
Horse moves slowly forwards.
2.
Check that the lock (FIG. 37 A) is released.
Close the throttle and apply the brake (3).
Check that the Iron Horse stops immediately.
Checking the stop control (FIG.
38)
1.
Press down the stop control (4) and check that
the engine stops.
WARNING!
Check the controls according to
the following procedures.
If one of the controls is faulty the
IronHorse must never be used
until the fault has been rectified.
FIG 35
5
FIG 36
FIG 37
3
A
FIG 38
4
