Shibaura CG161 - Manual (Page 12)

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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
GEARSHIFT - RANGE SHIFT LEVER
The range shift lever, on the left side of the fender,
shown in Figure 7, can be shifted when the H.S. T
foot pedal is in the Neutral position, to High range
“H”, Low range “L” or Neutral “N”. In “H”, forward
speed ranges from zero to 13 kph, and reverse from
zero to 6.5 kph. In “L”, forward speed ranges from
zero to 6..5 kph, and the reverse range is zero to 3
kph.
Figure 7 Range Shift Lever
P.T.O. AND HYDRAULIC LIFT
CONTROLS
P.T.O. CLUTCH LEVER
P.T.O. clutch lever shown in Figure 8. is used to
control power input to equipment.
Figure 8 - P.T. 0 Clutch Lever
Push the P.T.O. clutch lever forward to operate the
equipment. Pull the lever rearward to stop the
equipment. Mid mounted equipment is driven with
V-belts from the engine.
NOTE: The P.T.O. clutch lever must be placed in
the “OFF” position to start the engine.
WARNING: To avoid injury when the
P.T.O. driven equipment is not used,
the P.T.O. clutch lever must be placed
in the “OFF” position.
LIFT CONTROL LEVER
The lift control lever is shown in Figure 9, and is
located on the right side of the fender. The mid-
mounted equipment can be raised and lowered by
the lift control lever. Four positions are provided in
the lift control lever, i.e. RAISE, LOCK, LOWER, and
MOW for mowing operation.
Figure 9 - lift Control Lever
Set the lift control lever in MOW only for mowing
operation. The lever will hold at this position.
Floating of the mower is obtained in this position
permitting the mower to touch the ground lightly
during mowing operation. This position transfers
maximum weight to the tractor rear wheels for
increased traction.
It is necessary to set the lever in MOW after gauge
wheels have touched the ground while pushing the
lever from LOCK to LOWER. Passing directly from
LOCK to MOW may not allow the deck to go down
to the cutting height set by the gauge wheels. Be
sure to hold the lever in the LOWER position
momentarily before going into the MOW position.