Ditch Witch RT100 - Manual (Page 71)

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RT100 Powershift Operator’s Manual
Drive
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Drive
General Operaion
1. Fasten and adjust seatbelt.
2. Turn on lights and warning flasher as needed.
3. Tilt steering wheel column to desired operating position.
4. Raise backfill blade and all attachments.
5. Press service brake.
6. Release parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is off.
7. Move dig/drive control to drive position.
8. Ensure hand throttle is at low idle and axle lock is off.
9. Rotate F-N-R lever to 1 (low).
10. Move F-N-R lever to move forward or reverse.
11. Release service brake.
12. Press foot throttle to increase tractor speed.
Moving traffic – hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.
To help avoid injury:
• Drive carefully in congested areas. Know machine’s clearance and turning radius.
• Keep attachments low when operating on slope. Drive slowly and cautiously.
• Press service brake to stop tractor if engine power is lost.Tractor will freewheel.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Turn ignition switch to STOP.
Read operator’s manual. Know how to use all controls before
operating machine. When you see this sign on the machine or in the manual,
read it and use caution. Your safety is at stake.
IMPORTANT: Hand throttle must be in low idle when driving.