GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 28
Forward And Reverse
Verify that the intended path is safe and free from
obstacles. Set the selector lever to the desired posi-
tion (Neutral Assist Auto or Neutral Assist Off).
WARNING
Never remove your right hand from the SDLA
control lever unless you are using the foot pedal to
control speed and direction. All direction, speed, and
braking are controlled by the SDLA lever or the foot
pedal. Depending on the terrain or rate of speed,
more force may be required to maintain speed,
change direction, or brake. Your hand or foot must
always be ready to brake or stop the power unit.
Power unit movement is
1
0
2
0. Neutral
1. Forward
2. Reverse
controlled by moving the
SDLA control lever in the
desired direction of travel.
Push the SDLA control lever
forward to move power unit in
the forward direction. Pull the
SDLA control lever backward
to make the power unit move
in the reverse direction.
Changing the amount the
SDLA control lever is moved,
instantly changes the ground
speed of the power unit.
Moving it one half of the stroke
will result in approximately one
half of the maximum ground
speed. Moving it to the end of
the stroke will result in maxi-
mum ground speed.
The foot pedal can be used to control speed
and direction instead of the SDLA control lever.
The SDLA control should be used for precision con-
trol in tight spaces or when connecting an attach-
ment. The foot pedal is better suited to controlling
speed and direction in open areas.
Stopping The Power Unit
To slow or stop the power unit, move the SDLA control
lever or foot pedal in the opposite direction that you
are traveling. Return the SDLA control lever or foot
pedal to the neutral position to make a complete stop.
If in the case of an emergency, the power unit cannot
be stopped with the SDLA control lever, pull back the
selector lever to engage the parking brake.
CAUTION
If the parking brake is engaged while the power
unit is moving, the engine will shut off and the
power unit will come to an abrupt stop.
Shutting Off The Engine
1. Park the power unit on a level surface and set
the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the slow idle position.
3. Allow the engine to idle for 3-5 minutes.
4.
Turn the ignition key to the off position and
remove the key from the ignition switch.
5. When parking the power unit at the end of the
day, turn the battery disconnect switch and the
fuel shut-off valve to the Off positions.
Attaching
1. Drive the power unit slowly forward into the hitch
arms of the attachment. Align the lift arms of the
power unit with the attachment hitch arms by
raising or lowering the front hitch and complete
the engagement.
2. Once completely engaged, move the front hitch
latch lever to the locked position.
3.
Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine.
4. Place the attachment belt onto the PTO drive
pulley on the power unit. Ensure the belt is prop-
erly seated in each pulley.*
5. Engage the attachment’s PTO belt tensioner.*
6. Wipe the attachment’s hose ends clean, and con-
nect to the power unit’s hydraulic quick couplers.*
If equipped, connect the hoses and quick cou-
plers so the red indicators are paired together
and the yellow indicators are paired together.
7. Connect the electric plug to the matching socket.*
Refer to attachment manual for additional details.
*Applies only if the attachment is equipped
.