GENERAL OPERATION
Operation - 32
Forward And Reverse
Set the neutral assist lever to the desired position.
Verify that the intended path is safe and free from
obstacles. When safe to move, begin by disengag-
ing the parking brake.
1
2
3
1. Forward
2. Neutral
3. Reverse
WARNING
Never remove your right hand from the SDLA control
lever unless you are using an optional 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 con-
trolled by moving the SDLA
control lever in the desired
direction of travel. Push the
SDLA control lever forward to
move power unit in the for-
ward direction. Pull the SDLA
control lever backward to
make the power unit move in
the reverse direction. Chang-
ing the amount the SDLA con-
trol 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. Mov-
ing it to the end of the stroke
will result in maximum ground speed.
If the power unit is equipped with an
optional foot pedal, 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 in the opposite direction that you are
traveling. Return the SDLA control lever to the neu-
tral position to make a complete stop.
If the power unit is equipped with an optional foot
pedal, the foot pedal can be used to control speed
and direction instead of the SDLA control lever.
If in the case of an emergency, the power unit cannot
be stopped with the SDLA control lever, pull back the
parking brake 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. Release the PTO belt tensioner rod.*
5. Place the attachment belt onto the PTO drive
pulley on the power unit. Ensure the belt is prop-
erly seated in each pulley.*
6. Engage the PTO belt tensioner rod.*
7. 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.
8. Connect the electric plug to the matching socket.*
Refer to attachment manual for additional details.
*Applies only if the attachment is equipped
.