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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
NOTE:
Read the attachment(s) and unit manuals before
operating the equipment. Operate the unit only from the
operator’s position, behind the handlebars. Service the
unit and attachment before operating.
Refer to Controls and Features for the following.
Safety Interlock System
NOTE:
One of the operator presence control levers must
be depressed so the power take off (PTO) or direction
control lever can be operated.
Test the safety interlock system at each operation. If the
system does not function properly, do not operate the unit
until repairs are made.
To test with engine off:
1. With engine off, set controls as listed in line A of the
table below.
2. Try to start the engine. Engine must not crank.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for lines B-C of the table below.
To test with engine running:
1. Start engine according to
To Start and Shut Off
Engine
on page 12.
2. Set the controls as listed in line D of the table
below. Engine must stop.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for line E of the table below.
Engine must stop.
Direction Control Lever
The direction control lever controls the
movement of the unit. Push the control forward
to go forward. Pull the control back to move the
unit backwards.
NOTE:
The direction control lever can be
locked in the forward position. The lever must
be held in the reverse position to travel back-
wards.
Gear Shift Lever
The gear shift lever has two operating
positions. The forward (“HIGH”) position is the
fast gear. The rearward (“LOW”) position is the
slow gear.
The gear shift lever also controls the PTO
speed. The forward (“HIGH”) position is the
fast PTO speed. The rearward (“LOW”)
position is the slow PTO speed.
NOTE:
The gear shift lever must be in the neutral position
to engage PTO lever.
NOTE:
The gear shift lever must be in the “HIGH” or
“LOW” position to properly transmit power to the PTO or
wheels.
Range Shift Handle
The range shift handle has two operating
positions. Pull the handle to the rearward
(“LOW”) position for the slow speed. Push the
handle to the forward (“HIGH”) position for the
fast speed.
NOTE:
On two-speed models, use the direction control
lever to rock the unit back and forth while moving the
range shift handle to help align the clutch teeth and
engage the axle.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand entire
Safety
section before
proceeding.
CAUTION:
The operator presence control
helps protect the operator from the moving
parts of the attachment and the powered
movement of the equipment.
TEST
PTO
DIRECTION CONTROL
LOCKED FORWARD
KEY
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL
ENGINE
With Engine Off
A
Off Yes On Off
Won’t
Crank
B
On No On Off
Won’t
Crank
C
Off Yes On On
Won’t
Crank
With Engine On
D
Off Yes On Off Stops
E
On No On Off Stops
FWD
REV
N
HIGH
L
O
W
GEAR
SHIFT
H
L