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Figure 19
A. Neutral B. Forward C. Reverse
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT! Do not attempt to push or tow
the vehicle to get it started.
STOPPING VEHICLE
1. Slowly moving the Traction Pedal to NEUTRAL
will stop the vehicle.
2. The BRAKE pedal may also be used to assist
in stopping the vehicle in an emergency.
STOPPING ENGINE
1. Move Throttle Lever to "SLOW".
2. Depress Brake Pedal and lock in place by
depressing the Brake Lock Pedal .
3. Rotate Ignition Key to "OFF".
4. Remove Ignition Key from Switch to prevent
accidental starting.
SPEED CONTROL OPERATION
NOTE: The Speed Control can be engaged with
the MULTI PRO
®
5500 in operation and when the
accessories are in use.
1. Flip the Toggle Switch to the ON position to
enable the Speed Control.
2. Depress the Traction Pedal forward until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed of operation.
3. Depress the SET button to lock ON the Speed
Control.
4. To disengage the Speed Control, the brake
must be depressed, or the Toggle Switch turned
to the OFF position.
When the Speed Control is disengaged by use of
the Brake Pedal, the operator must depress the
SET button again to re-lock ON the Speed Control.
When the Speed Control is disengaged by use of
the Toggle Switch, the operator must flip the
Toggle Switch to the ON position and depress the
SET button to lock ON the Speed Control.
Turning off the Toggle Switch while using
speed control may bring the vehicle to
an abrupt stop, possibly causing
personal injury.
Always place foot on Traction Pedal
before turning Toggle Switch off.
CAUTION
NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN
Your MULTI PRO
®
5500 is ready for work. To
provide the longest vehicle life, follow these
guidelines for the first 100 operating hours.
1. Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly
and be alert for indications of overheating in any
component of the vehicle.
2. After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for
about 15 seconds before accelerating.
3. Vary vehicle speeds during operation. Avoid
excessive idling. Avoid fast starts and quick stops.
4. A break-in oil for the engine is not required.
Original engine oil is the same type specified for
regular oil changes.
5. Refer to the Maintenance section of this
Manual for any special low hour checks.
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