ground logic Pathfinder - 4.2 Controls Description; 4.3 First Time Operation & Starting

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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
4.2 CONTROLS
The user should become familiar with all controls before operating the machine.
• Handlebars: The handlebars provide steering control of the machine and should be grasped with the
hands at the location of the foam grips.
• Throttle lever: The throttle lever is located at the end of the right hand side of the handlebars.
Squeezing the throttle lever increases the speed of the engine. Releasing the throttle lever allows the
engine to return to idle speed. When the transmission is engaged in any position other than neutral,
squeezing the throttle will cause the machine to move relative to the gear that has been selected. The
more the lever is squeezed, the greater the speed of the machine.
• Brake pedal: The brake pedal is located in the middle of the operator platform. Depressing the brake
pedal engages the band brakes on the rear wheels and slows the motion of the machine.
• Spray control lever: The spray control lever is located near the left side of the handlebars and con-
trols the ow of liquid from the tank to the spray nozzles. When the lever is in the vertical position, the
valve is closed. When the lever is in the horizontal position (the lever can be either pushed forward or
pulled backward), the valve is open.
• Gate lever: The gate lever is located on the left side of the console and controls the opening at the
bottom of the hopper. Pushing forward on the gate lever causes the gate to close so that no granular
product will ow out of the bottom of the hopper. Pulling backward on the gate lever causes the gate to
open so that granular product will ow.
• Engine ignition switch: The engine ignition switch is located on the left side of the console and con-
trols the ignition circuit of the engine. The engine will only start and run when the switch is in the “ON”
position. The engine will not start or will shut down if the switch is in the “OFF” position.
• Spray control knob: The spray control knob is located on the right side of the console and controls
which nozzle the liquid in the spray system is directed towards. When the knob is positioned in the wide
spray position, liquid is directed toward the broadcast nozzle. This nozzle will create a maximum spray
width of 11’. When the knob is positioned in the narrow spray position, liquid is directed toward the trim
nozzle. This nozzle will create a maximum spray width of 3’.
•Spread control lever: The spread control lever is located on the right side of the console and controls
the center of the granular spread. The lever controls the position of a bafe located below the gate of
the hopper. As this bafe is moved relative to the gate opening, the center of the dispensed material
changes. To operate, the lever is rst unlocked by rotating counterclockwise. The handle can then be
moved up and down to change the position of the bafe. Once the correct position is found, the handle
is rotated clockwise to lock the lever in place.
• Gate stop: The gate stop controls the maximum opening of the hopper gate and is located on the
front of the hopper. The knob is rotated one direction or the other until the desired maximum gate open-
ing is obtained.
4.3 BEFORE FIRST TIME OPERATION
• Be sure to read all information in the Operator Safety and Operation sections before attempting to
operate this unit.
• Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.
• Drive in an open area without operating the spreader and sprayer to become accustomed to the unit.