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Do Not run a warm engine with choke in the "ON"
position.
Figure 6
1. Tine ground engagement
foot switch
2. Operator weight
adjustment control
3. Multi-function switch
4. LH Motion control lever
5. Front reference bar
6. Throttle
Throttle Control
Located on the control console (red lever) (see
Figure 6).
The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving
the throttle lever forward will increase engine speed
and moving the throttle lever to the rear will decrease
engine speed. Moving the throttle forward into the
detent is full throttle.
Park Brake Lever
Located on the right side of the ignition switch on
the control console.
The brake lever engages a parking brake in the
transmissions.
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7. Choke
8. RH Motion control lever
9. Hour meter
10. Park brake
11. Ignition switch
Pull lever rearward to engage the brake.
Push the lever forward to disengage the brake.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be
chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being
engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake
engaged when transporting.
Ignition Switch
Located on the right side of the control console.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The switch has three positions "OFF", "ON"
and "START". Insert key into switch and rotate
clockwise to the "ON" position. Rotate clockwise to
the next position to engage the starter (key must be
held against spring pressure in this position). Allow
the key to return to the "ON" position immediately
after the engine starts.
1. Off
2. On
Note: To start the engine, the parking brake must
be engaged. (It is not necessary for the operator to
be on the platform.)
Hour Meter/Tine Engagement Display
Located to the left of the ignition switch on the
control console.
• The hour meter monitors and displays engine
hours.
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Operation
Figure 7
3. Start
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