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TURFCO T3000 APPLICATOR
DRIVING CONTROLS
1 .
Locate the Parking Brake. Test the movement of the lever to the ON and OFF positions. The brake
should always be set in the ON position when the operator is
not present
on the machine.
2 .
Locate the Freewheel Lever. This lever puts the transaxle in a “neutral” state allowing the machine
to be pushed by hand when the engine is not running. The lever must be in normal position (to the
left) during operation.
3.
Locate the Engine Throttle Control. Test the movement of the lever. Note the range of movement
- from Stop, Slow, Fast and Choke. The throttle should be set at “Fast” during operation to maintain
a constant and even ground speed.
4 .
Locate and test the movement of the Forward/Reverse Speed Control. Make sure your hands can
reach as needed for full movement of the control (either right or left hand control). The control operates
by
Slowly
squeezing the control forward for forward movement, pull back for reverse movement, or
releasing to stop movement.
5 .
Locate and test the Ground Speed Lock Pedal. This is the pedal just forward of your right foot. The
pedal will lock the hand control in place and maintain speed. To operate the ground speed lock move
the speed control lever (with either hand) and step on the Ground Speed Lock Pedal. Release your
hand completely from the speed control lever. As long as you have the pedal depressed with your
foot the speed lever control should remain in position. Remove your foot from the Ground Speed
Control Locking Pedal and the speed control will return to the neutral position.
6. Test the full movement of the Steering Wheel. The steering uses standard automotive style of steering the front
wheels.
After you are totally comfortable with the location and movement of the operator controls,
you are now ready to start the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, check that the fuel tank shut-off valve (located on fuel line before filter) is open.
1. Set the parking brake before starting the engine. Check the Freewheel lever.
2. Make sure Forward/Reverse Speed Controls are in the neutral (not engaged) position.
3. Move the throttle control lever upward to the choke (start) position.
4. Operator must be off the machine before starting.
5. Start the engine by pulling on the Starting rope on the right side of the console. NOTE: If equipped
with the optional electric start kit, use key (ignition switch) to start engine. If the electric start battery
is dead, the engine can still be started with the rope (key must be in the ON position).
6. Allow engine to run on choke for a very short time and then move the throttle lever to slow run
position. Allow to machine to run a few minutes to warm up.
FREEWHEEL
ON
OFF
PARKING
BRAKE
GROUND
SPEED
LOCK
ON
CHOKE
STOP
STOP
SLOW
FAST
FORWARD
REVERSE
FREEWHEEL
ON
OFF
PARKING
BRAKE
GROUND
SPEED
LOCK
ON
CHOKE
STOP
STOP
SLOW
FAST
FORWARD
REVERSE
FREEWHEEL
ON
OFF
PARKING
BRAKE
GROUND
SPEED
LOCK
ON
CHOKE
STOP
STOP
SLOW
FAST
FORWARD
REVERSE
FREEWHEEL
ON
OFF
PARKING
BRAKE
GROUND
SPEED
LOCK
ON
CHOKE
STOP
STOP
SLOW
FAST
FORWARD
REVERSE
FREEWHEEL
ON
OFF
PARKING
BRAKE
GROUND
SPEED
LOCK
ON
CHOKE
STOP
STOP
SLOW
FAST
FORWARD
REVERSE
FREEWHEEL
ON
OFF
PARKING
BRAKE
GROUND
SPEED
LOCK
ON
CHOKE
STOP
STOP
SLOW
FAST
FORWARD
REVERSE
OPERATION
Take Care Of Your Pump.
The pump will start operating as soon as the engine is started. When not spraying, the tanks should be at
least 50% full of water to keep the pump running cool. While the pump is designed to be able to withstand
being operated dry, running the pump for extended periods with tanks empty could cause damage to the
pump or lead to early failure.
