Owner's manual

R150/R230/R300 Operator’s Manual Controls - 25
Controls
CMW
Item Description Notes
1. Ground drive control To move forward, push.
To move backward, pull.
To turn right, move to right.
To turn left, move to left.
To go faster in any direction,
move control farther from
neutral position.
To stop, release.
To make a gradual turn, move control
halfway between desired directions
and return to center. Unit will remain
articulated until it is returned to center.
IMPORTANT: As long as control is
moved to right or left, unit is
articulating and turning is tightened.
2. Traction assist switch To allow maximum power to
tires, press top.
To return to normal operation,
press bottom.
Use when working on a slope to
lessen undesired movement.
3. Throttle switch To set engine speed for
operation, press top.
To set speed to middle range
for transport, move to center
position
To decrease speed to idle,
press bottom.
4. Front end lift control To lower trencher, push.
To raise trencher, pull.