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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
4.6 STOPPING THE MACHINE
• Position the machine on a at and level surface.
• Completely release the throttle lever.
• Move the transmission lever to the neutral (N) position.
• Move the engine ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
4.7 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
• Use a heavy-duty trailer or hitch-mounted rack to transport the machine. Securely fasten the machine
to the trailer or rack with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Make sure that the trailer or rack has all of the
necessary lighting and markings that are required by law. If using a trailer, make sure that the safety
chains are secured.
• Use extreme caution when loading the machine on a trailer or rack. The ramps should be long enough
so that the angle between the ramp and the ground does not exceed 12°. A steeper angle may cause
the machine to lose traction and slide out of control.
• Always load the machine with the machine driving forward.
• Only use rst gear (1) when loading the machine.
• Keep the machine in gear once it has been properly loaded and shut off. This will help to minimize
movement of the machine on the trailer or rack during transportation.
• Move the transmission lever to the desired location.
4.8 OPERATING THE SPREADER
• The spreader has a pattern width of approximately 14 feet. By using passes with an approximate 7
foot width, the granular product will be evenly distributed with the proper amount of overlap. Note that
the sprayer also requires passes with an approximate 7 foot width. Sprayer operation details are noted
in the next section.
• Adjust the gate stop to the desired setting.
• Completely close the hopper gate and add fertilizer to the hopper.
• Install the hopper shower cap if necessary.
• Carefully step onto the operator platform.
• Place the gear selector in second gear (2).
• Squeeze the throttle lever to start the machine rolling forward.
• Slide the gate lever to the OPEN position.
• To stop the spreading operation, slide the gate lever to the CLOSED position, release the throttle
lever, and depress the brake pedal.
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