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Operation
that require the nine o'clock position; however,
the trencher does work best if you set it close to
nine o'clock so that the traction unit will creep
slowly when trenching.
Note:
The flow divider control can be fixed
in place by turning the knob on the
control clockwise until it contacts the
dial (Fig. 10).
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1.
Stand on the platform.
2.
Move the auxiliary hydraulics valve lever to
neutral.
3.
Move the throttle lever midway between slow
(turtle) and fast (rabbit) positions.
4.
Move the choke lever fully forward before
starting a cold engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
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.
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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.
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