Figure 2-4. Operating Control Lever.

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(2) CONTROL SWITCHES-These switches are used to control various SPEMS functions.

HI SPEED/HI TORQUE-Select Hi Speed to drive fast. Select Hi Torque to travel over rough terrain.

HORN-Select to sound horn (platform control only).

PLATFORM/BASE-Use to select functional control (base control only).

EMERGENCY STOP-Use to stop SPEMS in emergency situations (immediate stoppage of all functions).

STOP/RUN/START-Use to start and stop the engine (key on platform control toggle, switch on base

control).

(3) CONTROL LEVER-Use this lever to control the function of the selected operating mode. On top of the

control lever is a rocker type steering switch used to steer the SPEMS. Operate the control lever with your right hand.

See Figure 2-4. To use the control lever:

Selecting the drive mode switch and moving the control lever forward

or backward will move the SPEMS forward or backward.

Selecting the drive mode switch and pushing the rocker switch on top of

the control lever left or right will turn the SPEMS left or right.

Selecting the stabilizer mode switch and moving the control lever

forward or backward will extend or retract the stabilizers.

Selecting the lift mode switch and moving the control lever forward or

ackward will raise or lower the platform.

Selecting the deck mode switch and moving the control lever forward or

backward will move the deck forward or backward.

Figure 2-4. Operating Control Lever.

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