Controls & Operation - ABI Attachments ABI Force Z-23 Owner's Manual

Controls and Operation
Figure 6: Control layout
Parking Brake Control- To engage, pull
up and toward the operator it engages.
To disengage, push forward and down it
releases.
ALWAYS SET PARK BRAKE WHEN
TRAILERING UNIT.
Note: If the drive control levers are engaged
while the park brake is set brake damage
may result.
Reverse Handle/ Grab Bar- Used to help the operator enter
and exit the unit. Also used to help operator go in reverse
when using the Drive Handles.
Throttle Control Handle- Used for increasing
and decreasing the speed of the engine. Full
speed, above 3000 RPM, is recommended for
all operations.
Speed-Lock System
Setting the Speed-Lock:
The Speed-lock is used to limit the top speed of the ABI
Force.
1. With the engine off and the park brake set, loosen the
black plastic knobs located on the side of the control panel.
Use Figure 7 for reference.
2. Pull the Speed-Lock bar back until it contacts the control
lever moved to the desired stroke and tighten both black
plastic knobs back down. Use the indicated settings for
consistency.
3. Test to make sure the speed of the ABI Force is
appropriate for the desired application. If the speed is
set too slow/fast repeat steps 2 until the proper speed is
obtained.
Note: The following are operational suggestions.
Level 4 – Transport, not operating attachments.
Level 3 – Higher speed operations such as grooming or
loosening.
Level 2 and 1 – Finer work such a laser grading, a new
operator learning.
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