Operator's Manual

Operation
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Note: A warm or hot engine may be started
without waiting for the light to turn
off.
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. Move the throttle lever to the 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 to the stop position.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or
is hot, let it idle for a minute before
stopping it. This helps to cool the
engine. 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: You can use a slower throttle position
to operate the traction unit 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 T raction 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 stop the engine.
Remove the key.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Someone could move or attempt to operate
the traction unit while it is unattended.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Children or bystanders may be injured if
they use the traction unit.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Always r emove the ignition key when
leaving the traction unit, even if just for a
few seconds.