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SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
Before attempting to start and operate machine,
perform all steps in the Pre-Start Check List
2.3.1. Starting Engine
A. Sit in operator’s seat and latch seat belt. Adjust
seat belt to a snug fit. If carrying a passenger, the
one passenger must also be seated with seat belt
securely latched and adjusted to a snug fit before
starting engine.
B. Set park brake.
C. Shift transmission to neutral.
D. Make sure POWERLINK™ generator speed
control lever is set all the way down to ‘SLOW’
(equipped models only).
E. Move choke control lever to the “ON” position
to start a cold engine.
F. Push accelerator pedal down approximately 1/3
of travel.
G. Turn ignition key to “START” position and hold
until engine starts. If after 5 to 10 seconds of
cranking the engine has not started, release key
and wait 20 seconds before attempting to crank the
engine again.
H. After engine starts, move the choke control to
the “OFF” position. Partial choke may be required
to keep the engine running smoothly during the
initial warm up period.
I. Allow 2 minutes for the engine to warm up.
Make sure choke is in “OFF” position after engine
has warmed.
J. Release accelerator pedal. Engine should idle.
If engine dies, additional warm up time may be
required.
2.3.2. Stopping Engine
A. Release accelerator pedal and allow engine to
return to idle. Do not immediately stop a hot
engine. Allow engine to idle several minutes to cool
off before stopping.
B. Set park brake
C. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
D. Turn key to Stop and remove key.
2.4 STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE
MOTION
IMPORTANT! – MACHINE MUST BE FULLY
STOPPED AND THE ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED
BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS. ALWAYS MOVE THE
SHIFT LEVER WITH A QUICK AND POSITIVE
MOTION TO AVOID GRINDING GEAR.
2.4.1. Starting Motion - Forward
A. Complete pre-start checklist.
B. Operator must be seated with seat belt
securely latched and adjusted to a snug fit.
C. Park brake must be set and the transmission in
Neutral.
D. POWERLINK™ generator speed control lever
must be set all the way down to ‘SLOW’ (equipped
models only).
E. Start engine and allow 2 minute warm up
period.
F. Shift transmission to Forward. ENGINE MUST
BE AT IDLE SPEED.
G. Release park brake.
H. Move accelerator pedal slowly and with
caution. Allow machine to accelerate to desired
speed.
2.4.2. Starting Motion - Reverse
WARNING
BEFORE BACKING, Stop machine completely.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards, before and while backing.
A. Complete pre-start checklist.
B. Operator must be seated with seat belt
securely latched and adjusted to a snug fit.
C. Park brake must be set and the transmission in
Neutral.
D. POWERLINK™ generator speed control lever
must be set all the way down to ‘SLOW’ (equipped
models only).
E. Start engine and allow 2 minute warm up
period.
F. Shift transmission to Reverse. ENGINE MUST
BE AT IDLE SPEED.
G. Release park brake.
H. Back slowly. Move accelerator pedal slowly
and with caution. Do not back at high speeds and
avoid sudden or sharp turns while backing.
I. When changing directions from Forward to
Reverse bring machine to a complete stop first.
Release accelerator pedal and apply brake.
J. Shift transmission to Reverse. Release brake
pedal and back slowly.
2.4.3. Stopping Motion
A. Release accelerator pedal
B. Apply a firm steady pressure to brake pedal,
bringing machine to a controlled stop.
C. Set park brake.
D. Shift transmission to Neutral.
E. Stop engine.
F. Remove key.
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