OPERATION EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS BRAKE LOCK LEVER WARNING When the machine is parked, always set the brake lock lever to the LOCK position. If the brake lock lever is operated, the brake operates even while the machine is traveling. Do not operate the brake lever while the machine is traveling since it stops the machine suddenly, but oper- ate it only in an emergency. This lever (2) operates the parking brake. The parking brake is applied when it is at the LOCK position.
REMARK When the steering, directional and gear shift lever is at the FORWARD or REVERSE position, if the brake lock lever is operated to the LOCK position, the steering, directional and gear shift lever will automatically return to the N (neu- tral) position. If the brake lock lever is not at the LOCK position, the limit switch works and the engine does not start. FUEL CONTROL LEVER This lever (3) is used to control the engine speed and output. (a) Engine stop position:Push the lever forward fully. (b) Low idling position: Pull the lever from engine stop posi- tion (a) until you feel the operating force falls off. (c) High idling position: Pull the lever fully from low idling posi- tion (b).
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