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Section 3 - OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
ROLL RELEASE:
To roll the machine without the
engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps
must be released, There is a hydraulic pressure relief
valve on the upper side of each pump that is used to
release the pressure. Use a wrench to rotate both relief
valves counter clockwise two full turns to open, After
rolling machine, both relief valves must be rotated
clockwise to close valves and tighten securely before
operating
machine, Machine will not move if relief
valves are open, See Figure 3.4.
3.2
STARTING
& STOPPING
- ENGINE,
BLADES,
PARKING BRAKE
3.2.1.
STARTING ENGINE
When the ignition key is turned the engine will not
start or turn over unless the blade switch is pushed
in to the "OFF" position and the motion control
levers
are in the neutral
lock position.
Always
engage parking brake before starting engine.
1. Complete pre-start checklist.
2. Sit in operator's seat.
3. Push
blade
switch
in
to
"OFF",
blades
disengaged
position
and engage
parking
brake.
See Figure 3.2.
4. Move choke control forward to choke position to
start a cold engine. See Figure 3.5.
5. Move engine speed control to the Rabbit "FAST"
position.
See Figure 3.5.
6. Turn key to the start position until engine starts.
See Figure 3.6.
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine
does not start, release the key. Attempt
starting
again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
7. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the "OFF" or no choke position.
Allow a brief warm-
up until engine runs smooth.
ROTATE RELIEF VALVE
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO RELIEVE PRESSURE
FIGURE 3.4
WARNING
DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coast
down slopes.
DO NOT use Roll Release Control to
disengage
the hydro transmission
unless machine
motion can be controlled and engine is off.
CHOKE
ENGINE
SPEED
KEY
CONTROL_
SWITCH
MOTION CONTROLLEVERS
LOCK POSmON
SHOWN FROM OPERATOR'S
VIEW POINT
FIGURE 3.5
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