Oreck SF600 Owner's Manual page 13

1: Clutch lever
Operates by turning power transmission [ON]/ [OFF] from the engine to the drive transmission.
Lower the lever and grip it together with the handlebars to transfer power to the transmission
and start driving the machine [ON].
Release your grip on the lever and it will automatically return to its raised position,
power transmission will be cut and the machine will stop moving.
2: Throttle lever
Adjusts the engine rotating speed (RPM)
3: Engine stop switch
Switches the engine ON/OFF.
4: Diff lock lever
When the lever is put into its forward position, the differential gear lock is [ON].
Normally, the machine should be operated with this lever [OFF].
When you are operating on a slope or soft ground where the tire on one side may slip and it
may be difficult to go in a straight line, when unloading from a truck, or when you need to
operate the machine in a straight line, switch the diff lock lever on to stop the tires from moving
left and right, to increase the machine's ability to move forward in a straight line.
There is a danger of damage to the gears if the diff lock lever is operated with
the drive clutch lever [ON].
For safety reasons, turn the diff lock lever [ON] when on slopes.
5: Adjustable handle
Handlebar height can be adjusted based on operator's height
6: Speed change lever
Select tilling speed. There are two forward speeds levels and one reverse.
When you select the tilling position[
There is only one travel speed when tilling.
7: Rear guard
Protects the operator's feet from the tines and thrown objects when tilling.
8: Depth adjustment bar
Adjusts tilling depth.
], the machine will begin tilling.