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OPERATING THE TRACTOR
C
Front wheel drive is effective for the following
jobs:
1. When greater pulling force is needed, such as working
in a wet field, when pulling a trailer, or when working
with a front-end loader.
2. When working in sandy soil.
3. When working on a hard soil where a rotary tiller might
push the tractor forward.
4. For increased braking at reduced speed.
C
Bi-speed turn use is effective for the following
jobs:
1. Turning at the end of rows. (planting, cultivating,
harrowing.)
2. Increasing maneuverability when working in tight
spaces.
A
Tires will wear quickly if the front wheel drive is
engaged on paved roads.
B
Hand Throttle Lever
Pulling the throttle lever back decreases engine speed,
and pushing it forward increases engine speed.
B
Foot Throttle
Use the foot throttle when traveling on the road. Press
down on it for higher speed. The foot throttle is interlocked
with the hand throttle lever; when using the foot throttle,
keep the hand throttle lever in low idling position.
B
Rev-limiter Control Dial
This dial can be used to set the desired maximum engine
speed. (See "Rev-limiter control setting" in
"ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL" in "OPERATING
THE TRACTOR" section.)
B
Parking Brake Lever
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal,
push the release button and push the parking brake lever
down.
A
The parking brake warning indicator light on the Easy
Checker(TM) will turn off when the parking brake is
unlocked. If the tractor starts moving when the parking
brake is engaged, the alarm buzzer sounds and the
parking brake warning indicator flashes.
A
Do not attempt to put the tractor in motion before the
parking brake indicator light turns off.
A
If the tractor is operated with the parking brake set, the
parking brake might be damaged.
STOPPING
B
Stopping
1. Slow down the engine.
2. Step on the clutch and brake pedal.
3. After the tractor has stopped, disengage the PTO,
lower the implement to the ground, shift the
transmission to neutral, release the clutch pedal, and
set the parking brake.
CHECK DURING DRIVING
B
Immediately Stop the Engine if:
A
The engine suddenly slows down or accelerates,
A
Unusual noises are suddenly heard,
A
Exhaust fumes suddenly become very dark,
7. Accelerate the Engine.
(1) Hand throttle lever
(2) Foot throttle
(3) Rev-limiter control dial
"INCREASE"
"DECREASE"
8. Unlock the Parking Brake and Slowly
Release the Clutch.
(1) Parking brake lever
(2) Release button
(A) "RELEASE"
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