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5. Turn the ignition key to the start position. When the
engines starts, release the key.
Important Do not engage the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 30
second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
6. After the engine starts, gradually move the choke to
rearward. If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke forward again until the engine warms up.
7. Move the throttle lever to desired setting.
Important If the engine is run at high speeds when the
hydraulic system is cold (i.e., when the ambient air
temperature is around freezing or lower), hydraulic system
damage could occur. When starting the engine in cold
conditions, allow the engine to run in the middle throttle
position for 2 to 5 minutes before moving the throttle to
fast (rabbit).
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow (turtle) position.
2. Lower the loader arms to the ground.
3. Turn the ignition key off.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it
idle for a minute before turning the ignition key off. This
helps cool the engine before it is stopped. In an
emergency, the engine may be stopped immediately.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle lever in the fast (rabbit) position for best
performance.
Note: Throttle position can be utilized to operate at slower
speeds.
To drive the traction unit, complete the following actions
as necessary:
• To move forward, move the traction control levers
forward.
• To move rearward, move the traction control levers
rearward.
• To go straight, move both traction control levers
equally.
• To turn, move the lever located on the side you want to
turn toward the neutral position while keeping the
other lever engaged.
• To slow or stop, move the traction control levers to
neutral.
Note: The farther you move the traction control levers in
either direction, the faster the traction unit will move in
that direction.
Stopping the Traction Unit
To stop the traction unit, move the traction control levers
to neutral and the throttle lever to slow (turtle), lower
loader arms to the ground, and turn the ignition key off to
stop the engine. Remove the key.
A child or untrained bystander could attempt to
operate the traction unit and be injured.
Remove the key from the switch when leaving the
traction unit, even if just for a few seconds.
Caution
Moving a Non-functioning
Traction Unit
Important Never tow or pull the traction unit.
Rotating the wheels manually will cause damage to the
hydraulic wheel motors.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Lift the traction unit off the ground, using the two lift
points (Fig. 11) and move onto a trailer.
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Figure 11
1. Lift points
Using the Cylinder Locks
The loader arms may lower when in the raised
position crushing anyone under them.
Install the cylinder locks before performing
maintenance that requires raised loader arms.
Warning
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