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3. OPERATION
Bulldog
®
radio remote on/off switch located on the operator
control panel to the on position. Then press the on/
start button located on the transmitter. The engine
will crank over. Run at idle speed for one second and
then automatically switch to run speed. At this time,
all switches on the transmitter are operational. All
switches on the control panel, with the exception of
the e-stop button, are disabled.
Note: Take care to store the transmitter in a safe, dry
place (there is a storage area under the operator
hood) to prevent accidental start or theft.
3.5 SHUTTING THE MACHINE OFF
This section describes shutting the machine off under
normal circumstances.
3.5.1 Manual Mode (Items 1 and 6, Section 1.5)
To shut the machine off in this mode of operation, do
the following:
1. Push engine throttle switch (Item 6) to idle
speed position (Turtle Icon).
2. Turn keyswitch (Item 1) counterclockwise to
the off position.
Note: Make sure the radio remote on/off switch is in
the off position (located on the operator control
panel, see Item 9, Section 1.5).
3.5.2 Remote Mode (Item 3, Section 1.6)
To shut the machine off in this mode of operation, do
the following:
1. Press the red stop button located on the
transmitter.
2. Turn off radio remote on/off switch (located
on the operator control panel, see Item 9,
Section 1.5).
3.6 EMERGENCY STOP (Item 2, Section 1.5)
This is an emergency stop button to be used in a
situation where an immediate stop of the machine is
desired. Pressing this button will shut the machine
off immediately.
This button, red in color, is located on the operator
control panel. It is operational in either manual or
remote mode.
To restart the machine after depressing the e-stop
button, rotate the top part of the button in the
direction indicated by the arrows on the button
(clockwise). This will release the button and cause it
to lift up slightly, thereby resetting the circuit.
3.7 PARKING THE MACHINE
Always use care when parking the machine. Do not
park on unstable ground or in an unsafe position.
Observe the following cautions:
Never park the Bulldog on an incline. Bulldog may
creep forward or reverse even when engine is off.
Tipping may occur resulting in personal injury or
engine damage.
Never operate Bulldog in a tip angle position for a
long period of time. Engine damage will occur due
to the lack of lubrication.
3.7.1 Parking Brake
To engage parking brake: Pull the brake handle and
rotate approximately 90° or until the plunger is
released. The proper position for the engaged
parking brake would be the plunger resting against
the drum between the drum pads.
To disengage parking brake: Pull the brake handle
and rotate approximately 90° or until it snaps into the
locked position. The plunger position for the
disengaged parking brake would be the plunger in the
locked position (approximately 1/2 above the drum
pads).
DO NOT operate this
machine with the parking brake engaged. Failure to
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