Walk-Behind Operation And Transporting Your Machine; 4Hp Push Model Operation; Wheel Drive Operation; Gear Shift Lever - Troy-Bilt 47260 Owner/Operator Manua

Operation
WALK-BEHIND OPERATION AND TRANSPORTING YOUR MACHINE
Wheel Drive Operating Tips
o
Operate the machine in a large, level, open area until you
are familiar with its operation. Begin with speed NO.1 and
gradually work up to speed NO.4.
o
To avoid damaging the transmission, always release the
WHEEL DRIVE BAIL and wait for the wheels to stop before
shifting gears.
o
Forward momentum may cause the machine to gradually
coast to a stop after the WHEEL DRIVE BAIL is released (es-
pecially when in 3rd or 4th gear). Allow for this coasting dis-
tance when stopping the machine.
D
Engage the WHEEL DRIVE BAIL slowly when starting off in
3rd or 4th gear. The machine may hesitate briefly before the
wheels begin turning.
D
To make a turn, first raise the front wheels slightly off the
ground by pushing down on the handlebars. Then, steer the
machine into the turn. The rear wheel on the inside of the turn
will rotate more slowly while the outside rear wheel powers the
machine through the turn.
Shift to a lower forward gear if the wheels lose traction
when going up a slope (always avoid excessively steep
slopes). Before shifting, turn the machine sideways on the
slope to prevent rolling of the machine and to relieve strain on
the transaxle.
D
Never force the shift lever as damage may result. If shifting
is difficult, it may be necessary to manually move the machine
a few inches forward or backward while moving the shift lever.
DANGER
To Prevent Personal Injury or
Property Damage:
• On the 5HP Model, put the
Gear Shift Lever in the P
(Park) position and release
the Wheel Drive Bail before
starting the engine.
• Exercise extreme caution
on slopes and avoid exces-
sively steep slopes.
• Look behind and use care
when operating in reverse.
• Do not operate at high
transport speeds on slippery
surfaces.
4HP Push Model Operation
Because the 4HP Model lacks a
self-propelling feature, the ma-
chine should only be used on level,
smooth ground.
Wheel Drive Operation (5HP
Model Only)
There are two controls, the GEAR
SHIFf LEVER and the WHEEL
DRIVE BAIL, that are used to en-
gage and disengage the powered
wheels. Familiarize yourself with
these controls before you start the
engine.
Gear Shift lever
The GEAR SHIFT LEVER (A,
Figure 4-7), is used to select one of
the following transmission set-
tings: P (Park), R (Reverse), N
(Neutral), and 1,2,3,4. The num-
bered settings represent forward
speeds ranging from No. I (slow-
est) to No.4 (fastest).
• Shift to P (Park) before starting
the engine and whenever the ma-
chine is stopped.
• Shift to R (Reverse) to move the
machine in a reverse direction.
(The ground speed in reverse is
similar to the No.2 forward
speed.)
• Shift to N (Neutral) to move the
machine when the engine is not
running. A certain amount of stiff-
ness or drag is normal when the
machine is moved in Neutral.
• No.1 is the slowest speed and is
used when vacuuming in more dif-
ficult conditions such as heavy ac-
cumulations of leaves, wet leaves,
pine needles, etc.
• Nos. 2 and 3 are medium speeds
and are used for average vacuum-
ing conditions.
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• No.4 is the fastest speed and is
used for transporting the machine
to and from your work site.
To Use the GEAR SHIFT LEVER:
1. Release the WHEEL DRIVE
BAIL.
2. Wait for the wheels to stop
moving. Never shift gears while
the wheels are moving as damage
to the transaxle may result.
3. Shift the lever to the desired
setting. The P (Park) setting is all
the way back; the No.4 setting is
all the way forward. You will no-
tice a distinct "click" when shifting
to the other settings.