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SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1.13. Check Cargo Bed.
Cargo bed must be
lowered and securely latched. Tailgate should be
closed and latched. Tailgate support cables must be
installed and secured.
2.1.14. Check Safety Interlocks
for proper function:
1.
Engine must not crank unless Transmission is in
Neutral and Brake is fully depressed.
2.
Engine must begin to die if operator leaves seat
without setting parking brake and shifting
Transmission into Neutral.
3 *.
Engine must begin to die if Powerlink™
Generator speed control is engaged without
setting parking brake and shifting Transmission
into Neutral. (* Equipped models only)
DO NOT operate machine unless all safety interlocks
are functioning properly.
2.1.15. Check Parking Brake.
Parking Brake must
hold when engaged. Refer to Section 2.2.2 – Controls
– Function and Operation, Park Brake. DO NOT
operate machine if brake is not adjusted and
functioning properly; refer to Section 4.2 – “Adjustment
and Repairs, Service Brake and Park Brake
Adjustment”.
2.2 CONTROLS – FUNCTION AND OPERATION
2.2.1. Service Brake.
Depress Brake Pedal to slow
or stop machine. Apply a steady firm force to the pedal.
Avoid sudden stops. Always release Accelerator Pedal
before applying brake. Allow extra stopping distance
when traveling down slopes, carrying loads or towing.
Apply brake when traveling down slopes to maintain
safe speed. To avoid skidding and loss of control, do
not operate machine on loose or slippery surfaces or
where traction is doubtful.
2.2.2. Park Brake.
To engage or set the park brake:
1) Pull park brake knob up and hold. See Figure 2.3.
2) Depress Brake Pedal firmly. There will be a clicking
sound as the pedal is depressed indicating that the
brake has engaged the lock mechanism. Two clicks
should be sufficient to hold the machine.
To disengage or release the park brake:
1) Depress brake pedal firmly while pushing park brake
knob down. See Figure 2.3.
2) Release pedal.
WARNING
DO NOT park machine on slopes. DO NOT leave
machine with engine running. Stop machine. Stop
engine. Set park brake. Shift transmission to
neutral and remove key before leaving the machine
for any reason.
FIGURE 2.3
2.2.3. Transmission Shift Lever.
The shift lever has
three positions. It controls the direction of travel only
(not speed). Move the shift lever to the front slot for
forward (F). Move the shift lever to the back slot for
reverse (R). Place the shift lever in the center slot for
neutral (N). See Figure 2.4. The shift lever must be
placed in neutral (and the brake pedal fully depressed)
for the engine to crank and start. The machine must be
at a complete stop and the engine at idle before
shifting. Do not race engine and then shift into gear.
Move the shift lever with a quick and positive motion to
avoid grinding gears.
FIGURE 2.4
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to shift gears with machine in
motion. Bring machine to a complete stop before
shifting. DO NOT shift gears until engine has
returned to idle speed. DO NOT race engine and
shift gears.
PARK BRAKE
KNOB (PULL
TO ENGAGE,
PUSH TO
DISENGAGE)
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT LEVER
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
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