RAPTOR Hydro
To select the direction and the respective gear number, use the gear selector – the rotary lever 3 by the left grip of the handlebars at
Fig.
6
on page
92
. The positions (see
Fig.
7
on page
93
as seen from the operator’s perspective):
“N” - neutral: the machine is not moving. The position is secured by the safety lock – the sliding part of the speed selector control
lever; the safety lock prevents the lever from accidental movement, which would lead to engaging the travel mechanism of the machine.
“F” - forward. The position for the forward movement. The more the speed selector lever is tilted towards the engine, the faster the
machine will move.
Before moving the lever from the “N” position forward, it is necessary to push the lever lock upwards. Place the left hand palm on the
head of the lever and pull the protrusions on the lever with two fingers. Then move the speed selector lever forward by applying the
pressure by the palm. The method of grasping the lever for further movement is up to the usage of the user.
The approximate value of the speed as set by the user is indicated by the line indicators on the scale. They serve to estimate the
approximately same speed after stopping the machine or after reversing.
The recommended speed that is suitable for achieving the best possible work results is always specified with each
attachment tool.
When moving the lever from “F” – forward to “N”– neutral, it is not necessary to push the lock upwards; the lock will lock into the
respective opening by itself.
“R” – reverse
Before starting reversing, especially when leading the machine on foot, make sure that there is enough space
behind you to safely manoeuvre the machine and that the surface is free of bumps that would adversely affect
your stability.
Before moving the speed selector lever from the “N” position backwards, it is necessary to push the lever lock upwards. Place the left
hand palm on the head of the lever and pull the protrusions on the lever with two fingers. Then move the speed selector lever backwards
by applying the pressure by the palm.
In most cases, the suitable speed for reversing is the maximum speed, which is set when the lever is in its end position. The speed should
be set to allow for the safe walking backwards.
3.4.2.3 Machine Start
The travel movement of the machine is initiated by the lower lever for engaging the travel clutch situated on the right handle ( 1 on
Fig.
6
on page
92
).
Push the lever smoothly until stopped by the handle and the machine will immediately start moving forward or backwards in
accordance with the position of the travel speed selector lever.
Once you press the lever and the machine starts moving forward, adjust your walking speed to the machine speed!
Before starting reversing, especially when leading the machine on foot, make sure that there is enough space
behind you to safely manoeuvre the machine and that the surface is free of bumps that would adversely affect
your stability.
3.4.2.4 Machine Stopping
To stop the machine travel, release the lower lever on the right handle. Due to the resistance of the oil in the hydrostatic gearbox, the
accidental movement of the machine is blocked. The exception is the assembly of the carrier and the sulky (the operator seat carriage) or of
the carrier and the single-axle trailer. Due to the higher total weight of the sulky and the trailer, the assembly can be accidentally set in
motion when parked on the slope. Therefore, always secure the assembly against the movement by pressing service foot brake of the trailer
or the sulky (the seat carriage).
3.4.2.5 Service and Parking Brake
The service brake serves for decreasing the speed of travelling of the machine on the sloped terrain for a short while. It is controlled by a
lever on the lower side of the left grip of the handlebars ( 4 on
Fig.
6 o
n page
92
).
Always use the brake when manually moving the machine down the slopes. Due to the high weight of the
assembly of the carrier and the tool, the machine generates high kinetic energy.
Because the gearbox drive is not automatically disengaged when one pushes the brake lever, the machine goes on
moving at the original speed when the brake lever is released.
You should also use the parking brake to secure the machine against the accidental movement on the slopes, especially when using the
multifunctional carrier in connection with attachments equipped with wheels (such as the hay tedder or sulky).
1. Push the brake lever and hold it by the handle.
2. By using the other hand, secure the lever with the red positioning lock ( 7 on
Fig.
6
on page
92
) .
3. The lock is unblocked automatically. Push the lever until it is stopped by the handle and cannot be pushed further, in which case
the positioning lock will automatically spring up.
Always secure the assembly of the multifunctional carrier and the single-axle carrier against accidental
movement by employing the parking brake of the trailer! The parking brake of the multifunctional carrier should
only be used as an auxiliary brake.
You can use the brake as an additional
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measure in order to prevent the movement of the machine in the cargo space when
transporting the machine by car.
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Engaging the service brake never replaces other fixation means (e.g. binding straps, ropes, etc.).
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