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5
OPERATION
5.6
TO DRIVE VEHICLE ________________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual
when driving vehicle. Refer to Section 5.3 for general
operating instructions. When operating in reverse look
behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
Important: If this truck is driven on public roads, it must
comply with federal, state, and local ordinances. Contact
local
authorities
for
requirements.
1. Disengage sprayer pump switch and raise booms to
when driving to and from the area of operation.
2. Apply service brake and disengage parking brake.
3. The gear selector has an "H" pattern (there is also a
shift-pattern design molded into the top of the gear
selector handle).
4. With the clutch pedal fully depressed, select the
appropriate gear (forward or reverse), release the
clutch pedal slowly while depressing the throttle
pedal.
NOTE: As you release the clutch pedal you will notice
after the pedal has been partially released the vehicle will
begin to move. When the vehicle begins to move,
depress the throttle a little more and at the same time
5.7
ENGINE OVERHEAT PROCEDURE ___________________________________________
During vehicle operation, if the water temperature gauge
shows 230° F (110° C) or above, and/or the overheat
warning buzzer sounds, follow this procedure.
1. Stop the vehicle. DO NOT shut the engine off.
Place vehicle in neutral and engage the parking
brake.
2. Immediately disengage any accessories that are
operating.
3. Slow the engine speed to a fast idle.
4. Remove any dirt, chaff, debris, etc. from the radiator
intake screen located on the right side of the
vehicle.
!
CAUTION
Be careful when opening the engine access cover or
cleaning the intake screen. Metal surfaces near the
radiator and engine may be hot to the touch. Use a
brush or gloves to clean screen.
Temperature gauge needle should start to go down
approximately 30 seconds after the screen is cleaned. If
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keep releasing the clutch pedal. DO NOT drive with the
clutch pedal partially depressed.
5. When the vehicle gains enough speed, depress the
clutch pedal and shift to the next higher gear and so
on. When you shift gears remember that as you
push in the clutch you need to release the throttle
pedal. DO NOT push in the accelerator at the same
time you are pushing in the clutch while shifting to a
higher or a lower gear (downshifting).
6. You can down-shift from 4th to 3rd and from 3rd to
2nd and so on while the vehicle is moving and the
engine's speed is decreasing.
NOTE: Only downshift if the vehicle is at a complete stop
or if the engine's speed is decreasing.
Remember, before shifting to any gear you have to
depress the clutch pedal before you shift to that
particular gear.
!
CAUTION
To prevent tipping or loss of control, travel at reduced
speed when making turns.
temperature does not go down, STOP the engine and
check the following.
1. Check to see if cooling fan is operating. Fan should
be turning with coolant above 180° F, even with
ignition switch in OFF position.
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Check for a leak in the cooling system. Do not open
radiator when hot. Check coolant levels after system
completely cools.
Failure to heed the overheat warning and properly
maintain the cooling system will cause permanent
engine damage.
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