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Controls
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator pedal
(Figure
to vary the engine and ground speed of the machine when
the transmission is in gear. Pressing the pedal increases the
engine rpm and ground speed. Releasing the pedal decreases
the engine rpm and ground speed of the machine.
1. Brake pedal
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal
(Figure
5) must be fully pressed to disengage
clutch when starting the engine or shifting transmission gears.
Release the pedal smoothly when the transmission is in gear
to prevent unnecessary wear on the transmission and other
related parts.
Important: Do not ride the clutch pedal during
operation. The clutch pedal must be fully out or the
clutch will slip causing heat and wear. Never hold the
vehicle stopped on a hill using the clutch pedal. Damage
to the clutch may occur.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal
(Figure
5) is used to apply service brakes
to stop or slow vehicle.
CAUTION
Worn or maladjusted brakes may result in personal
injury. If the brake pedal travels to within 3.8 cm
(1-1/2 inches) of the vehicle floor board, the brakes
must be adjusted or repaired.
5) gives the operator the ability
Figure 5
2. Accelerator pedal
Gear-shift Lever
Fully press the clutch pedal and move the shift lever
6) into the desired gear selection. A diagram of the shift
pattern is shown below.
Important: Do not shift the transaxle to the reverse or
forward gear unless the vehicle is standing still. Damage
to the transaxle may occur.
CAUTION
Down shifting from too high a speed can cause the
rear wheels to skid resulting in loss of machine
control as well as clutch and/or transmission
damage. Shift smoothly to avoid grinding gears.
Differential Lock
The differential lock allows rear axle to be locked for
increased traction. The differential lock
engaged when the machine is in motion. Move the lever
forward and to the right to engage the lock.
Note: Machine motion plus a slight turn is required to
engage or disengage differential lock.
CAUTION
Turning with the differential lock on can result
in loss of machine control. Do not operate with
differential lock on when making sharp turns or at
high speeds; refer to
(page
28).
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Figure 6
(Figure
7) may be
Using the Differential Lock
(Figure
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