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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from
the normal operating position.
Controls
Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator pedal (Fig. 13) gives the operator the
ability to vary engine and ground speed of the vehicle,
when the transmission is in gear. Depressing the pedal
increases engine RPM and ground speed. Releasing pedal
will decrease engine RPM and ground speed of the
machine.
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Figure 13
1. Accelerator pedal
2. Clutch pedal
3. Brake pedal
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal (Fig. 13) must be fully depressed to
disengage clutch when starting engine or shifting
transmission gears. Release pedal smoothly when
transmission is in gear to prevent unnecessary wear on
transmission and other related parts.
Important Do not ride clutch pedal during
operation. Clutch pedal must be fully out or clutch will
slip causing friction and wear. Never hold the vehicle
stopped on a hill using the clutch pedal. Damage to the
clutch may occur.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal (Fig. 13) is used to apply service brakes to
stop or slow vehicle.
Worn or misadjusted brakes may result in
personal injury. If brake pedal travels to within
1–1/2” of the vehicle floor board, the brakes must
be adjusted or repaired.
Caution
Gear Shift Lever
Fully depress clutch pedal and move shift lever (Fig. 14)
into desired gear selection. A diagram of the shift pattern is
indicated below.
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Shift Pattern
Important Do not shift the transaxle to the reverse or
forward gear unless the vehicle is standing still. Damage to
transaxle may occur.
Down shifting from too high a speed can cause the
rear wheels to skid resulting in loss of vehicle
control as well as clutch and/or transmission
damage. Shift smoothly to avoid grinding gears.
Caution
Differential Lock
Allows rear axle to be locked for increased traction.
Differential lock (Fig. 14) may be engaged with vehicle in
motion. Move lever forward and to the right to engage lock.
Note: Vehicle motion plus a slight turn is required to
engage or disengage differential lock.
Turning with the differential lock on can result in
loss of vehicle control. Do not operate with
differential lock on when making sharp turns or at
high speeds. Refer to using the differential lock.
Caution
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