TM 5-3895-382-10
Operation Section
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Machine Controls
Propel Lever
FWD (1) - Slowly push the propel lever forward, away
from center, to move the machine forward. The farther
forward the lever is pushed the faster the machine will
travel.
STOP (2) - Move the propel control lever to the center
position to stop the machine. This procedure should
always be used as the primary method of stopping the
machine.
REV (3) - Slowly pull the propel lever back, away from
center, to move the machine backward. The farther
back the lever is pulled the faster the machine will
travel.
Throttle Control
NOTICE
Engine governor high idle has been set to run at
2350 ± 50 rpm. This idle speed is necessary for
optimum vibratory efficiency and should not be
raised or lowered.
The throttle control is used to control engine speed
(rpm).
Turn throttle lock (2) clockwise to lock the throttle
control at a desired engine speed. Turn the throttle lock
counterclockwise to release the throttle control to
change engine speed.
Push and hold button (3) to allow push/pull movement
of the throttle control. Release the button at the desired
throttle position.
Pull throttle control (1) up to increase engine speed.
Push the throttle control down to reduce engine speed.
