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and all moving parts have stopped before checking
for oil leaks, loose parts and other malfunctions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your
mechanic or check with your supervisor before taking
the vehicle out for the day. Your supervisor may want
you to check other items on a daily basis, so ask what
your responsibilities are.
Starting Engine
1. Sit on operator's seat and engage parking brake.
2. Disengage PTO (if so equipped) and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
3. Move shift lever to NEUTRAL position and
depress clutch pedal.
4. Make sure the hydraulic lift lever is in the center
position.
5. Keep foot off accelerator pedal.
• If engine is cold – depress and hold the
accelerator pedal about half way down and pull
choke knob out to ON position while cranking
engine.
• If engine is hot – depress and hold the
accelerator pedal about half way down while
cranking engine.
• If engine is flooded – fully depress accelerator
pedal and hold it to the floor until the engine
starts. Never pump the accelerator pedal.
6. Insert key into ignition switch and rotate it clockwise
to start the engine. Release key when engine starts.
Important: To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage starter longer than 15
seconds. After 15 seconds of continuous cranking,
wait 60 seconds before engaging starter motor
again.
Driving Vehicle
1. Release parking brake.
2. Fully depress clutch pedal.
3. Move gear shift lever to 1st gear.
4. Release clutch pedal smoothly while depressing
accelerator pedal.
5. When vehicle gains enough speed, remove foot
from accelerator pedal, fully depress clutch pedal,
move gear shift lever to next gear and release clutch
pedal while depressing accelerator pedal. Repeat
procedure until desired speed is attained.
Important: Always stop vehicle before shifting
to reverse or forward.
Note: Avoid long periods of engine idling.
Use the chart below to determine the ground speed
of the vehicle at 3600 RPM.
Gear
Range
1
L
2
L
3
L
1
H
2
H
3
H
R
L
R
H
Note: Leaving ignition switch in "ON" position
for long periods of time without running engine
will discharge battery.
Important: Do not hold front wheels turned
against the right or left stops for longer than
5 seconds.
6. Do not attempt to push or tow vehicle to get it
started. Damage to drive train could result.
Stopping Vehicle
To stop machine, remove foot from accelerator pedal,
depress clutch pedal, then depress brake pedal.
Stopping Engine
To stop engine, rotate ignition key to OFF and engage
parking brake. Remove key from switch to prevent
accidental starting.
New Vehicle Break–in
Your Workman is ready for work. To provide proper
performance and long vehicle life, follow these
guidelines for the first 100 operating hours.
• Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly
and be alert for indications of overheating in any
component of the vehicle.
• After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before shifting into gear.
• Avoid racing the engine.
• To assure optimum performance of the brake
system, burnish (break–in) the brakes before use.
To burnish brakes: Operate the vehicle at full speed
for 3 minutes, apply the brakes for 30 seconds while
driving in 1st gear. Repeat these steps 20 to 30
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Speed
Speed
Ratio
(mph)
(kmh)
82.83 : 1
2.9
4.7
54.52 : 1
4.5
7.2
31.56 : 1
7.7
12.5
32.31 : 1
7.6
12.2
21.27 : 1
11.5
18.5
12.31 : 1
19.8
31.9
86.94 : 1
2.8
4.5
33.91 : 1
7.1
11.6
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