Multiquip WBH16EAWD - Manual (Page 21)

WBH16eaWD epa poWer Buggy • operation anD parts manual — rev. #0 (09/09/13) — page 21
OpERATION
4. If the engine has started, slowly push the choke lever
(Figure 11) inward to the RUN position. If the engine
has not started, repeat steps 1 through 3.
pre-CHeCK
1. Engage the parking brake lever (Figure 13) and attempt
to rock the buggy back and forth. If the wheels turn
during the rocking motion, adjust the brakes as outlined
in the maintenance section of this manual.
Figure 13. Parking Brake Lever
2. Place the engine's throttle lever (Figure 9) in the slow
(idle) position.
3. Check the speed control lever (Figure 14) located on
the right side of the handle bar. The speed control
should work freely when squeezed by hand, and return
to the closed position when released.
Figure 14. Speed Control Lever
parKing BraKe/DireCtion lever
Before the AWD Power Buggy can be put into operational
use, it is best to perform a test run to make certain that all
components are functioning properly.
1. Place the buggy on flat solid ground.
NOTICE
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it
to rewind as soon as possible.
2. Engage the parking brake lever.
3. Place the engine's throttle control (Figure 9) in the
SLOW (idle) position.
4. Place the power buggy's direction lever (Figure 15) in
the forward direction.
Figure 15. Direction Lever
5. Slowly squeeze the speed control lever slightly (Figure
14), for a short period of time to test the brake holding
capacity. If the buggy moves forward, adjust the brakes
as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
6. If the buggy does not move forward, release the
speed control, and disengage the parking brake. If
the buggy creeps forward or reverse while the parking
brake is disengaged, the machine will require service
adjustment of the pump control lever as outlined in the
maintenance section of this manual.
traCtion assist system sWitCH
When using the AWD power buggy, it might become
necessary to engage the traction assist system to provide
a temporary boost of traction and power while moving
through muddy or rough terrain.
1. Press and hold the traction assist switch (Figure 16)
on the left hand side of the handle bar to engage the
traction assist system.
NOTICE
The traction assist switch is not intended for extended
use as it may cause increased hydraulic temperature
and cause damage to the machine.