Mudd-Ox XL - Drive the Mudd-Ox

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Drive the Mudd-Ox
Move the left nd right control levers forwrd nd bckwrds until you feel the neutrl detent, nd the neutrl
light on the dsh illumintes. Mke sure the prking brke is engged, nd the prking brke light on the dsh is
flshing. Mke sure ll persons re seted nd crgo is secured for movement. Also mke sure ny person outside
the mchine is  sfe distnce wy.
Emergency Bypass
The bright red switch on the instrument panel is for emergency use only. It is designed to override preliminary
startup procedures to quickly start the vehicle. By holding the switch in the “ON” position, it will bypass the need for
control levers to be in neutral, and will bypass the parking brake. Once again please note this is for emergency use
only. Using this switch without care could cause the vehicle start and immediately move depending on operator
stick location.
Engine Startup
Insert key. Turn completely clockwise to start engine, release once started (If the engine fails to start after 5 sec-
onds, turn off the key for 5 to 30 seconds and then try again). Turn counterclockwise to shut off engine.
Engine Throttle
For easy of driving, Mudd-Ox XL is designed with a push button throttle system. Once the engine is started, simply
press the rabbit symbol for higher RPM, and the turtle for lower RPM. Full throttle will give you full power and
torque. Half throttle will give you half power and torque, etc. The more you apply the throttle, the more power and
speed you will be able to achieve. Note: It is not recommended to drive the Mudd-Ox under 2000 RPM.
Control Levers
You will use the two control levers to change direction of the machine. The left lever “A” operates the left side
wheels/track, and the right lever “B” operates the right side wheels/track (Figure-1). Please note that smooth
minor movements on the controls are all that is needed to drive the Mudd-Ox.
AA
Control Levers
Figure-1
BB