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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the
engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps
must be released. There is a hydraulic pressure relief
valve on the upper side of each pump that is used to
release the pressure. Use a wrench to rotate both relief
valves counter clockwise two full turns to open. After
rolling machine, both relief valves must be rotated
clockwise to close valves and tighten securely before
operating machine. Machine will not move if relief
valves are open. See Figure 3.3.
FIGURE 3.3
WARNING
DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coast
down slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release Control to
disengage the hydro transmission unless machine
motion can be controlled and engine is off.
3.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES,
PARKING BRAKE
This machine is equipped with dual hydraulic pumps and
wheel drive motors. Each pump is controlled by a single
motion control lever or joystick. This single control lever
(joystick) controls the direction of motion, Forward and
Reverse, and the speed of motion. Move the joystick
forward to propel the machine forward. Move the control
rearward to propel the machine in reverse. The speed of
motion is continuously variable from neutral (zero) to
maximum. Moving the joystick farther from the neutral
position will cause the speed of motion to increase. To
turn, move the joystick towards the side you want to turn
to. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Always slow machine motion before turning.
To stop the motion of the machine, bring the joystick
back to the neutral position. Engage parking brake.
3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE
When the ignition key is turned the engine will not
start or turn over unless, the blade switch is pushed
in to the “OFF” position, the motion control lever is
in the neutral position with the parking brake
engaged.
1. Complete pre-start checklist.
2. Sit in operator’s seat.
3. Push blade switch in to “OFF”, blades
disengaged position and engage parking brake.
See Figures 3.2 and 3.7.
4. Move choke control forward to choke position to
start a cold engine. See Figure 3.5.
5. Move engine speed control to the Rabbit “FAST”
position. See Figure 3.5.
6. Turn key to the start position until engine starts.
See Figure 3.6.
FIGURE 3.5
CHOKE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
KEY
SWITCH
SHOWN FROM OPERATOR’S VIEW POINT
ROTATE RELIEF VALVE
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO RELIEVE PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE