Driving & Stopping Machine - Snapper 0 Series Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 OPERATION - MOTION CONTROL
2.3.1 DRIVING MACHINE
IMPORTANT: The joystick lever has to be manually
moved to propel machine. Always return the joystick
with hand assistance to the neutral position to stop
machine. Release the joystick and it will gradually
return toward the neutral position. When the parking
brake is engaged, it will lock joystick lever in the
neutral position. The engine will only crank or start if
parking brake lever is engaged and the blade switch
is in the "OFF" position.
1. With engine running, adjust engine speed control
to Rabbit or "FAST" position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Move joystick lever carefully and slowly into
desired speed position. A small movement of the
joystick can cause the machine to move instantly.
Move joystick carefully and slowly.
FORWARD - Move control forward.
REVERSE - Move control to the rear.
LEFT TURN - Move control towards left.
RIGHT TURN - Move control towards right.
ZERO RADIUS TURN - Move control diagonally
from neutral in desired direction. See Figure 2.10.
DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow
motion. Move motion control lever gently
caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in
direction.
NEUTRAL POSITION
REARWARD
MOVEMENT
LEFT TURN
FORWARD
MOVEMENT
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FIGURE 2.10