OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
Steering Wheel (F) Turn the steering wheel to the left (counterclockwise) to turn the power unit to the left. Turn the steering wheel to the right (clockwise) to turn the power unit to the right. Parking Brake (G) When parking the power 1
Front Hitch Latch Lever Lock (I) The front hitch latch lever lock prevents the accidental release of the front hitch latch lever. To release the front hitch latch lever, lift the tab on the front hitch latch lever lock, then move the front hitch latch lever to the unlock position. Neutral Assist Lever (J) Placing the neutral assist lever in the On 1
unit, always engage the parking brake to prevent accidental movement of the machine. To engage the parking brake, pull the brake handle back toward the operator. To disengage the parking brake, pull back slightly on the brake handle to re- lieve pressure, push down the release button (3) on the top of the handle, and push the handle forward. If the parking brake is engaged, any attempt to move the power unit will
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position (2) engages the neutral assist spring to help return the SDLA control lever to the neutral position. This makes the neutral position easy to select and maintain. The neutral assist On position is recom- mended when learning the operation of the
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power unit, loading or unloading the power unit, attaching and removing attachments, and whenever the operator is unsure of the power unit’s response to the task being performed. Placing the neutral assist lever in the Off position (1) disengages the neutral assist spring. This position is designed for experienced operators when using the power unit in open areas where travel speed and direction are relatively constant and control is easily maintained. The neutral assist Off position reduces operator arm fatigue when using the power unit for prolonged periods of time. CAUTION Stopping the power unit with the neutral assist lever in the Off position requires the operator to manually return the SDLA control lever or foot pedal to the neutral position. Auxiliary Hydraulic Quick Couplers (K) The two couplers are a part of the auxiliary hydraulic circuit and are used with an attachment which re- quires hydraulics (e.g. to angle a dozer blade or rotate the discharge on a snow blower).
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1. Parking Brake Disengaged 2. Parking Brake Engaged 3. Parking Brake Release Button
shut off the engine. If the operator leaves the seat without engaging the parking brake, the engine will shut off. Front Hitch Latch Lever (H) The front hitch latch lever locks and unlocks 1 the hitch latch. Raise the front hitch latch lever to the unlock po- sition (1) to unlock the hitch latch when attach - ing or detaching a front mounted attachment. Lower the front hitch latch lever to the lock po- sition (2) to lock the hitch latch over the hitch arm pins on the attachment. Ensure the lever is secured in the frame notch and the front hitch latch lever lock is in place.
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