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FORWARD
TRAVEL
REVERSE
TRAVEL
DRIVING & MANOUEVERING
Operation of the machine must only be performed by a responsible person who has read the
manual and is familiar with the machine’s controls and all aspects relating to the safe use of
this equipment.
It is advisabl
e that all new operators practice using the machine, without any attachments
running, in a safe open area in order to familiarise themselves with the controls and
movements of the machine.
Forwards & Backwards Travel (Default Mode)
Operation of the machine’s forward and backwards movements
are controlled by the
left-hand joystick
on the remote controls;
Push the lever forwards to move the machine forwards.
Pull the lever backwards to move the machine backwards.
The joystick operates proportionally; the further the lever is moved the
faster the machine travels.
The maximum speed available will be determined by the gear
selected and the gear speed potentiometer setting.
Gear 1 = Low Speed …..
0 - 4 kph (2.5 mph)
Gear 2 = High Speed …. 0 - 7 kph (4.5 mph)
Gear Control
The machine has 2 gears to provide a choice of travel speeds; in addition to the gear
selected the travel speed will be managed by operation of the travel joystick which itself is
directly proportional to the speed setting of the potentiometer –
see below
.
When in work it is recommended that the machine is operated in gear 1 and speed limited,
especially when working on steep slopes. Gear 2 is primarily for use when driving the
machine between work areas on smooth even terrain where it is safe to use higher speed.
Gear Speed Potentiometer
The speed potentiometer control determines the maximum travel speed capability of the
machine, from 0 – 100%, when operating the forward/reverse travel joystick - it is in effect
an adjustable speed governor.
Adjustment is by rotating the switch to the required speed position; the setting chosen will
depend on numerous factors but should always be at a setting that allows the operator
optimum control of the machine at all times.
