battery.
IMPORTANT: Do not keep the front wheels
turned against the right or left stops for
longer than 5 seconds. The hydraulic pump
may over heat, resulting in pump or steering
gear damage.
6. Do not push or tow the vehicle to get it started.
Damage to the drive train could result.
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
To stop the machine, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal, depress the clutch pedal, then
depress the brake pedal.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to OFF and
engage the parking brake. Remove the key from the
switch to prevent accidental starting.
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN
Your Workman
®
is ready for work. To provide top
performance and long vehicle life, follow these
guidelines for the first 100 operating hours.
• Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly
and be alert for indications of overheating in any
part of the vehicle.
• After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for
about 15 seconds before shifting into gear.
• Avoid racing the engine.
• Avoid situations requiring hard stops, especially
when hauling heavy loads or pulling a trailer. It
is necessary to fully break-in a new set of brake
linings to achieve full braking performance.
Follow this guideline whenever new linings are
installed.
• Vary vehicle speeds during operation. Avoid
excessive idling. Avoid fast starts and quick
stops.
• A break-in oil for the engine is not required. The
original engine oil is the same type specified for
regular oil changes.
• Refer to Maintenance section for any special low
hour checks.
CHECKING THE INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
The interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the clutch pedal is
depressed or PTO (if so equipped) is disengaged.
To verify PTO interlock switch operation:
1. Sit on operator’s seat and engage the parking
brake. Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL.
2. Engage the PTO.
3. Depress the clutch pedal and turn the key clock-
wise to the start position.
4. If the engine cranks or starts, there is a malfunc-
tion in the interlock system that must be repaired
before operating the vehicle.
OPERATING CHARACTERIS-
TICS
The vehicle is designed with safety in mind. It has
four wheels for added stability. It uses familiar auto-
motive style controls, including the steering wheel,
brake pedal, clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, and gear
shifter. It is important to remember, however, that
this vehicle is not a passenger car. It is a work vehi-
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Operating
The interlock switches are for the operator’s protec-
tion, so do not bypass them. Check operation of the
switches daily to assure the system is operating. If a
switch is malfunctioning replace it before operat-
ing. Regardless of whether switches are operating
properly, replace them every two years to assure
maximum safety. Also, do not rely entirely on safe-
ty switches—use common sense!
CAUTION
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