Operator's Manual

20
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine
each time. If the safety system does not operate as
described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair
it immediately.
1. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
engage the PTO, and try to start the engine; the engine
should not crank.
2. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, and move either of the motion
control levers (forward or reverse). Then try starting the
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat for the
other motion control lever.
3. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, lock the motion control levers in
neutral, and start the engine. While the engine is
running, release the parking brake, engage the PTO, and
rise slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.
4. While sitting on the seat, engage the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, lock the motion control levers in
neutral, and start the engine. While the engine is
running, center the motion controls and move (forward
or reverse); the engine should stop.
5. While sitting on the seat, disengage the parking brake,
disengage the PTO, and move the motion control levers
to the neutral lock position. Try starting the engine; the
engine should not crank.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in RPM (revolutions per minute). Always operate the
throttle control in the Fast position for best performance.
The machine can spin very rapidly. The operator
may lose control of the machine and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when turning the machine.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Caution
Driving Forward
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake on page 18.
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
3. To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers
forward (Fig. 16).
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Figure 16
1. Motion control
lever—neutral lock
position
2. Center unlock position
3. Forward
4. Backward
Note: The engine will stop if you move the traction control
levers while the parking brake is engaged.
Driving Backward
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers
rearward (Fig. 16).
Driving Tips
• To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion
control levers (Fig. 16).
• To turn, release the pressure on the motion control lever
toward the direction you want to turn (Fig. 16).
Note: The farther you move the traction control levers
in either direction, the faster the machine will move in
that direction.
• To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral.
Stopping the Machine
1. Move the traction control levers to neutral and separate
them to lock them.
2. Disengage the power takeoff (PTO).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off to stop the engine.
4. Set the parking brake when you leave the machine;
refer to Setting the Parking Brake on page 18.
5. Remove the key from the ignition switch.