ASTEC RT360 User Manual

INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS
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GROUND DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS
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1. DIRECTION CONTROL LEVER 2. CREEP CONTROL LEVER
1. DIRECTION CONTROL
DIRECTION CONTROL LEVER (TRANSPORT): This lever
has five (5) positions: FORWARD, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
RIGHT and LEFT. Use this lever to control the direction
and speed of the machine. The machine will move in the
direction that you move the lever. The farther you push or
pull the lever, the faster the machine will move. The lever
will return to the NEUTRAL position when you release the
lever.
FORWARD - Push the lever forward.
REVERSE - Pull the lever to the rear.
RIGHT - Push the lever to the right.
LEFT - Push the lever to the left.
NOTE:
You cannot use the FORWARD/REVERSE positions
if you are using the creep lever (Ref. 2) but the RIGHT/
LEFT positions will function
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2. CREEP CONTROL
CREEP LEVER - This lever has three positions: FORWARD,
NEUTRAL and REVERSE. Use this lever to control the
forward/reverse direction and machine speed during
machine operation (plowing, trenching, boring). The
machine will move in the direction that you move the
lever. The farther back you push or pull the lever, the
faster the machine will move. The lever will lock in
position when you release the lever.
FORWARD - Push the lever forward.
REVERSE - Pull the lever to the rear.
NOTE:
You MUST be seated in the operator’s seat to
move the Ground Drive Control lever from the NEUTRAL
position or the engine will shut down in 5 seconds
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BACKFILL BLADE CONTROLS
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1. ANGLE RIGHT CONTROL LEVER 3. ANGLE LEFT CONTROL LEVER
2. LIFT CONTROL LEVER
1. ANGLE RIGHT CONTROL LEVER
Push this lever to angle the backfill blade to the right. Pull
this lever to return the backfill blade to the straight
position.
2. LIFT CONTROL LEVER
Push this lever to lower the backfill blade. Pull this lever to
raise the backfill blade.
3. ANGLE LEFT CONTROL LEVER
Push this lever to angle the backfill blade to the left. Pull
this lever to return the backfill blade to the straight
position.
PLOW CONTROL AND LIFT LEVERS
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1. PLOW (SHAKER) CONTROL LEVER 2. PLOW LIFT LEVER
1. PLOW (SHAKER) CONTROL LEVER
This lever has two positions: STOP and START. Move the
lever to the rear to START plow operation. Move the lever
toward the front of the machine to STOP plow operation.
2. PLOW LIFT LEVER
This lever has two positions: RAISE and LOWER. Use this
lever to raise or lower the plow.
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ASTEC RT360 Specifications

General

Brand	ASTEC
Model	RT360
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English