Polaris 2014 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 83)

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MAINTENANCE
Travel Direction And Engine Speed Control System (Models
HD And HD
PTO
Only
The travel direction control system on models HD and HD
PTO
requires regular inspection.
See information below.
Inspect the travel direction control and engine speed control system to ensure proper
operation. Incorrect adjustment may cause erratic travel / engine speed conditions.
Failure to check or maintain proper operation of the travel control system can result in an accident and
lead to serious injury or death if the treadle pedal or the engine speed control lever sticks during
operation. Always inspect the treadle pedal for free movement and return to neutral before starting the
engine and occasionally during operation. Never start or operate this vehicle if it has a sticking or
improperly operating treadle pedal. Immediately contact your dealer for service if travel control
problems arise.
Inspection And Maintenance (For BRUTUS HD And HD
PTO
Models Only)
Position the utility vehicle on a flat level surface. Put the
gear selector in PARK and stop the engine. Exit the utility
vehicle.
Check the treadle pedal for excessive freeplay.
The correct amount of total free travel on the treadle pedal
is 0.30 in. (7.6 mm).
The engine speed control lever will be used to control
engine RPM. When on flat level ground, with the treadle
pedal in neutral, move the gear selector lever to low and
move the engine speed control lever to high idle. If any
vehicle movement is detected, contact your dealer for
service.
When on flat level ground, the gear selector lever in Park,
press the treadle pedal to full forward. The engine speed
should be 3650-3750 RPM . Repeat with treadle pedal
fully in reverse. The engine speed should be 3650-3750
RPM.
If the treadle pedal does not return to neutral unassisted
during normal operation, see your dealer for service.
Use the engine speed control lever and check the high idle.
When on flat level ground, the gear selector lever in Park,
move the engine speed control lever to high idle. The engine speed should be 3650-3750
RPM.
WARNING
0.30 in.
(7.6 mm)
Control pedal
Speed Control Lever