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Checking the Fluid Levels
No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Check the hydraulic-fluid level before starting the
engine, refer to
Checking the Hydraulic System (page
45).
2. Check the engine-oil level before starting the engine,
refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
3. Check the cooling system before starting the engine;
refer to
Checking the Cooling System (page
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Controls
Become familiar with all the controls before you start the
engine and operate the machine.
Traction Pedal
The traction pedal
operation. Press the top of the pedal to move forward and
the bottom to move rearward. The ground speed depends on
how far you press the pedal. For no load, maximum ground
speed, fully press the pedal while the throttle is in the F
position.
35).
To stop the machine, reduce the foot pressure on the traction
pedal and allow it to return to the center position.
41).
1. Parking brake
2. Brake pedal
3. Tilt-steering pedal
Brake Pedal
Use the brake pedal with the brake-pedal latch to engage and
disengage the parking brake
release the traction pedal and allow it to return to the center
position. You can use the brake to assist in stopping the
machine in an emergency situation.
Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake, push down on the brake pedal
and press the top forward to latch
parking brake, press the brake pedal until the parking brake
latch retracts without contacting the locking mechanism.
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(Figure
5) controls the forward and reverse
Figure 5
4. Traction pedal
5. This feature no longer
exists on the machine.
(Figure
5). To stop the machine,
(Figure
5). To release the
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