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Location of tractor model and
serial number ................... Top left side of heat shield
Location of engine model and
serial number .......................... Front of engine cowling
CONTROLS
Before operating the tractor, the operator should become
familiar with the function and location of each control to
ensure proper and efficient operation.
The following listed numbers and accompanying
information correspond to those numbers assigned to
the controls indicated in Figure 4.
1. Choke, Pull choke knob out to operate choke.
2. Ammeter. Indicates level of charge or discharge
to or from battery.
3. Light Switch. Pull light switch out to turn on
lights...push in to turn lights off.
NOTE
Ignition‐starter switch (4) must be ON to turn on
head and tail lights.
4. Ignition-Starter Switch. Turn ignition key to the right
to start engine. Release when engine starts.
NOTE
DO NOT ACTUATE STARTER MORE THAN
30 SECONDS AT ONE TIME. LET STARTER
COOL FOR TWO MINUTES.
5. Throttle. Pull throttle knob out one-half way for
starting. More or less throttle may be required due to grade
of fuel and temperature variations. Allow engine to warm
up, then adjust throttle to full engine RPM while operating.
6. Foot Brake. Use when vehicle is being towed or
free-wheeling; when moving transmission selector lever (12)
from NEUTRAL or PARK position to DRIVE position.
7. Travel Pedal. Depress pedal with toe of foot for forward
motion. Depress with heel of foot for reverse motion.
Provides instant braking (center position) and speed regula-
tion. (See Figure 6.)
8. Foot Rest.
9. Depth Indicator Gauge. Allows operator to
precisely locate original height or depth of attached
implement. (See Figure 9.)
10. Hydraulic Lift Lever. Pull lever up to raise and push
lever down to lower attachments. Push lift lever all the way
down into lock for FLOAT position.
11. Power Take-Off (P.T.O.) Lever. Engages and disengages
power to attached implements. Lever positions indicated on
decal.
12. Transmission Lever. Place transmission selector lever
in...
NEUTRAL for towing. Do not tow over 5 mph
DRIVE for infinitely variable speeds from
approximately 0-8 mph forward to 0-4 mph in
reverse.
PARK for starting and when tractor is at rest.
DO NOT PLACE TRANSMISSION LEVER INTO
PARK POSITION WHILE TRACTOR IS IN
MOTION. SHIFTING INTO PARK WILL RESULT
IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSION.
