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Section 4
4.7 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING
- IMPORTANT -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic
transmissions, the steering and ground speed
operations should be learned and practiced in
an open area, away from buildings, fences, or
obstructions. Practice until you are comfortable
with the handling of the machine before attempting
to spray/spread. Learn the operation on flat ground
before operating on slopes.
- IMPORTANT -
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow
forward travel.
Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a
smooth operating action.
Practice operating the machine until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding.
PULL STEERING
CONTROL LEVERS BACK
REAR REFERENCE BAR
PARKING BRAKE RELEASED
Reverse Travel
Neutral Position
Forward Travel
PULL STEERING
CONTROL LEVERS FORWARD
FRONT REFERENCE BAR
PARKING BRAKE RELEASED
Figure 4-4. Travel Controls
FORWARD TRAVEL
To travel forward with the machine, disengage the parking
brake, use the front reference bar as an anchor point for
your hands, and slowly pull the levers forward an equal
distance. The further the steering control levers are
pulled forward, the greater the forward speed will be. To
increase the speed, pull the steering control levers forward.
To decrease speed, slowly let the steering control levers
return toward the neutral position. See Figure 4-4.
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