Multiquip WBH16_16E - Manual (Page 22)

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OperatiOn
emergenCy SHuTdoWn
The WBH16/WBH16E is equipped with a safety kill switch.
This switch is located on the right side of the handle bar.
1. Press the power buggy's kill switch (Figure 19) and
listen for the engine to stop.
Figure 19. Safety Kill Switch
2. Engage the parking brake (Figure 15).
3. Turn the ignition switch (Figure 12) to the OFF position.
STeering
To steer the buggy, use the handle bar in front of the
operator platform.
1. To turn left when traveling in the forward direction, turn
the handle bar clockwise (Figure 20).
Figure 20. Steering the Buggy
2. To turn right when traveling in the forward direction,
turn the handle bar in the counterclockwise direction.
TURN HANDLE BAR
CLOCKWISE TO STEER
BUGGY TO THE LEFT
BUGGY IS STEERED LEFT
WHEN HANDLE BAR
IS TURNED CLOCKWISE
Traveling on a Slope
1. When traveling on a slope, it is necessary to determine
the grade of the path. The WBH16/WBH16E can travel
up, down or side to side on a maximum grade of 10%
(6°). Do not travel on steeper slopes.
To determine the % grade of your path of travel, use
the formula and graph in Figure 21.
Figure 21. Determining Grade of Slope
CauTion
do noT steer the buggy left or right when traveling up
or down on a grade. Travel in a straight path.
CauTion
Avoid sudden and quick turns. When steering, turn
the handle bar slowly. Always face the controls when
traveling.