11Run engine full throttle to make sure wheels donot rotate. Readjust if any rotation occurs.Repeat the whole process for the opposite sideand tighten the nuts against the ball joints.Turn machine off.Reinstall the seat rod and check the wiringharness to the seat safety switch for a goodconnection and return the seat to the normalposition.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSStarting and operationOperator must be sitting in the seat. Engage thepark brake, blades disengaged and the motioncontrol levers in the neutral slots.Set choke (if needed) turn key and release assoon as engine starts. Adjust throttle to half andshut choke off.Release parking brake.Close motion control levers.Engage blades and set RPM to maximum.CAUTION: Be sure all persons are clear of thearea before engaging blades.ControlsBe familiar with all controls their function andhow to operate them before starting the ma-chine.Motion control levers on each side of the con-sole control the direction of movement. Seepage 7. The left lever controls the flow of oilfrom the left hydro pump to the left wheel motor.The right lever controls the flow of oil from theright hydro pump to the right wheel motor.NOTE: To begin motion the operator must be inthe seat and the parking brake disengagedbefore the motion control levers can be movedfrom the neutral slots or the engine will kill. FIG -10Operating instructionsMotion Control Lever Pattern(Right Side)FIG - 10