OPERATION
Operation Techniques
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Stopping the ST-50
At any time, you may stop the
machine by slowly lifting your
foot off of the directional control
foot pedal.
Turning the ST-50
The ST-50 must be in motion in
order to turn or pivot. Once in
motion, turn the ST-50 by rotat-
ing the steering wheel to the left
(CCW) or right (CW) as needed
to avoid obstacles. The farther
you turn the wheel in a given
direction, the tighter the turning
radius becomes.
Hill Side Operation
By design, ASV rubber track
vehicles are very stable on
inclines. Machine weight is dis-
tributed well throughout the
chassis and the suspended
undercarriage track system pro-
vides excellent traction and
floatation on most surfaces.
Even with these capabilities,
caution should always be exer-
cised while operating the ST-50
on an incline. Never operate the
ST-50 on an incline in excess of
20° (standard machine, no load).
Do not make sudden changes in
direction and move slowly to
maximize machine stability.
When turning on an incline, back
down the hill while slowly turning
until the machine is pointed in
the desired direction, then pro-
ceed forward.
Operating On Turf
ASV rubber track vehicles are
designed to tread lightly and
produce minimal ground distur-
bance while operating on fin-
ished surfaces like turf, however,
care should be taken while oper-
ating on these surfaces to pre-
vent blemishes from occurring.
Turning poses the greatest risk
of surface disturbance during
operation. Moving in a straight
line across turf will cause little or
no disturbance, whereas tight
cornering will most likely cause
blemishes.
While working on turf, make
gradual turns. (see item A) If
space is limited, turn gradually
by moving back and forth until
facing the desired direction.
(see item B)
A
B
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