•
If the machine raises and the ground tires
are no longer touching, rotate the knob
for the operator weight adjustment control
counterclockwise (
) to lower the
machine until the tires touch the ground.
•
If the tines are not touching the ground,
rotate the knob control clockwise until the
tines lower and touch the ground (but not
raise the machine).
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Figure 24
1.
Knob (operator weight adjustment control)
Important:
Keep the drive tires on the
ground at all times to maximize lateral
machine stability.
4.
Release the tine ground engagement foot switch
to raise the tines.
5.
While holding the position of the knob for the
weight control valve, tighten the jam nut.
Note:
If you are having difficulty maintain the
valve adjustment while tightening the jam nut,
use a hex key in the shaft of the weight control
valve.
Raising the Tines
1.
Remove your foot from the tine ground
engagement foot switch
2.
Turn the ignition key from the O
N
position to the
O
FF
position.
Important:
The tines are rotating when the
motion-control lever is moved out of the neutral
position.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Move the motion-control levers back to the
neutral position and bring the machine to a full
stop.
2.
Lift your foot off of the tine ground engagement
foot switch control to raise the tines.
3.
Activate the tine engagement foot switch lockout.
4.
Place the throttle midway between the S
LOW
and F
AST
positions.
5.
Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the O
FF
position to shut off the engine.
6.
Engage the parking brake.
7.
Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting the engine.
8.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve when you will not
use the machine for a few days, when you are
transporting the machine, or when the machine
is parked inside a building.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead of the other.
Operator may lose control of the machine,
which may cause damage to the machine or
injury.
•
Use caution when making turns.
•
Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Important:
To begin movement (forward or
backward), the brake lever must be disengaged
(pushed forward) before the motion-control levers
can be moved.
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Figure 25
1.
Left motion-control lever
5.
Forward
2.
Right motion-control lever
6.
Neutral
3.
Front reference bar
7.
Reverse
4.
Front of machine
8.
Rear reference bar
Driving Forward
1.
Ensure that the motion-control levers are in the
neutral position.
2.
Release the parking brake.
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