11. EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS 11.3 CONTROL LEVERS AND PEDALS 1. STEERING AND DIRECTIONAL LEVER This lever is used to switch between forward and reverse and to steer the machine. Forward-reverse shifting 0: FORWARD 0: REVERSE 0: NEUTRAL Push the lever forward, the machine will move off forward. Pull the lever backward, the machine will move off in reverse. Steering Q: LEFT TURN 8: RIGHT TURN If the lever is moved partially in the direction to turn the machine, the steering clutch is disengaged and the machine will turn gradually. If the lever is moved more, the steering brake is applied and the machine will turn on the spot.
If the lever is released when steering the machine, the lever will return to the 0 position or the 0 position and the machine will be returned to straight movement. REMARK When starting the engine, check that the levers are at the N position and that the safety lever is at the LOCK position. If they are not at these positions the engine will not start. 2-8