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II CONTROL
Warning
Keep BOTH HANDS On The Grip
Handle At All Times When Operating
The Machine.
Warning
Use Extreme Caution When Stopping. If
The Bucket Or Attachments Is Raised,
The Machine Can Tip.
Keep All Movements Smooth. All New
Operators Must Work The Machine In A
Safe Open Area To Become Familiar
With Its Operating Characteristics.
LIFT CONTROL LEVER – Item 1,
Figure 3
The outside control lever located on the
left hand side controls the lift. Pushing
the lever forward lowers the lift arm and
pulling the lever back raises the lift arm.
In these two positions, the lever is spring
centered to neutral upon release of the
lever.
TILT CONTROL LEVER – Item 2,
Figure 3
The inside control lever located on the
left hand side controls the tilting action
of attachments such as buckets, forks,
etc. Pulling the lever back tilts the
attachments back. Pushing forward on
the lever tilts forward or “dumps” the
attachment. The lever is spring centered
to neutral upon release.
IMPORTANT
Ensure That The Auxiliary Lever Is Kept
In Neutral When Not Being Used To
Avoid Wasting Power. Engine Is
Difficult To Start If Lever Is Engaged.
Hydraulic Oil May Also Overheat.
AUXILIARY CONTROLS – Item 7,
Figure 3
The Taskmaster features two “T-Bar”
control knobs which each provide 6
gallons per minute oil flow to the
auxiliary circuit. This allows the
operator to select the speed of the
attachment. These are “push-pull”
knobs. Pulling the knob “up” turns the
oil flow on to the attachment circuit.
Pushing the knob “down” turns the oil
flow off.
Thus, for attachments where 6 GMP is
desired (grapples, dozer blades,
backhoes, etc.) pull either one of the
control knobs up.
For attachments where 12 GPM is
desired (trenchers, post-hole augers,
tillers, etc.) pull both of the control
knobs up.
When the auxiliary circuit is not in use
(no hydraulic attachment mounted on the
machine), both control knobs should be
pushed down to turn off this circuit.
AUXILIARY LEVER – Item 3,
Figure 3
Direction of auxiliary flow and “on-off”
control of attachments is provided by
this lever. When the auxiliary controls
above are turned on, this lever becomes
active. Pushing this lever forward will
operate the attachment in one direction,
while pulling it back will operate the
attachment in the opposite direction.
This lever locks in each position and
must be returned to the center (off)
position manually.
