ENGINE CONTROLS

TM 11-3895-209-14

2-2. ENGINE CONTROLS

WARNING

The RL-207(*)/G constitutes a noise hazard while in operation. Hearing protection is

required when either machine is operated for more than 1 hour per day. Failure to use

hearing protection may result in temporary or permanent hearing loss.

IGNITION - Turns engine on and off.

Pulled out closes engine choke valve to enrich

CHOKE-

the fuel-air mixture.

Pushed in: opens engine choke valve to provide

normal fuel-air mixture.

THROTTLE - Pushed in: allows engine speed to be increased

under control of the governor. The handle may be

locked in any position by turning it to the right.

Pulled out: moves engine governor control to idle

speed position.

2-3. REEL AXLE CONTROLS

Neutral position: releases brake

and removes drive power from

the axle.

Run position: applies power to

the axle. Speed is controlled by

pressure applied to the lever.

Brake position: applies the brake

and stops the reel axle.

HANCRANK - Maybe used on the shaft of

either the upper or the lower

reel axle to permit manual

operation.

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