Throttle Controls; Fuel Shutoff Valve; Brake Controls; Brake Pedals - Shibaura ST450 Operator's Manual

SECTION 2 – OPERATION

THROTTLE CONTROLS

The hand throttle (1) in Figure 2-23, is located on
the RH side of the console. Push the throttle
1
forward to increase the engine RPM, Pull the
throttle rearward to decrease the RPM.
Figure 2-23

FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE

The fuel shutoff valve (2) in Figure 2-24, is
OPEN
located in the fuel line, on top of the fuel filter. The
fuel filter is located on the right-hand side of the
SHUTOFF
engine.
To open the fuel shutoff valve, move the handle
2
until it points straight up and down. To close the
valve, move the handle to the clockwise
horizontal position. Always close the fuel shutoff
valve when servicing any part of the fuel system.
Figure 2-24

BRAKE CONTROLS

Brake Pedals

The right brake pedal controls the braking action
of the right rear wheel. The left brake pedal
controls the left rear wheel brake.
Depress both pedals (3) in Figure 2-25,
simultaneously to stop the tractor. To assist in
making sharp turns at slow speed, depress the
right or left brake pedal as required.
WARNING
3
When operating the tractor at high speeds,
never attempt to make sharp turns by using
the brakes.
Figure 2-25
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