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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Using the Controls
Traction and Stopping Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 9) has 3 functions: to make the
machine move forward, to move it backward, and to stop
the machine. Using the heel and toe of the right foot,
depress the top of the pedal to move forward and the
bottom of pedal to move backward or to assist in stopping
when moving forward (Fig. 10). Also, allow the pedal to
move or move it to the neutral position to stop the machine.
For operator comfort, do not the rest heel of the foot on
reverse when operating forward (Fig. 10).
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Figure 9
1. Traction and stopping pedal
Figure 10
Ground speed is proportionate to how the far traction pedal
is depressed. For maximum ground speed, the pedal must
be fully depressed while the throttle is in the Fast position.
To get maximum power or when ascending a hill, have the
throttle in the Fast position while depressing the pedal
slightly to keep the engine RPM high. When the engine
RPM begins to decrease, release the pedal slightly to allow
the RPM to increase.
Important For maximum pulling power, the throttle
should be in the Fast position and the traction pedal just
barely depressed.
Use the maximum ground speed only when driving
from one area to another.
Maximum speed is not recommended when using
an attached or towed implement.
Caution
Important Do not operate in reverse with the
implement in the down (operating) position, or the
implement could be severely damaged.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch (Fig. 11), used to start and stop the
engine, has three positions: Off, Run, and Start. Rotate the
key clockwise to the Start position to engage the starter
motor. Release the key when the engine starts. The key will
move automatically to the On position. To shut the engine
off, rotate the key counterclockwise to the Off position.
Choke Control
To start a cold engine, close the carburetor choke by pulling
the choke control (Fig. 11) out to the On position. After the
engine starts, regulate the choke to keep the engine running
smoothly. As soon as possible, open the choke by pushing
it downward to the Off position. A warm engine requires
little or no choking.
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Figure 11
1. Ignition switch
2. Choke control
3. Throttle control
4. Hour meter
5. Fuse
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